A 2-2 draw away at Swindon was a bonus for Posh who trailed in the game until Shaun Batt scored a goal of the season contender in stoppage time to extend the unbeaten league run. Posh twice trailed in the game, with the first equaliser being an own goal by the unfortunate Swindon defender, John Paul McGovern.
After that tricky away midweek fixture, Tranmere visited London Road on the Saturday in the F.A Cup 2nd round encounter. The match was somewhat of a letdown, with Peterborough putting in a less than impressive performance and eventually having to settle for a 0-0 draw, much credit on the day went to keeper Joe Lewis for a string of great saves.
The midweek rest seemed to do Posh the world of good as they travelled to fellow promotion contenders Stockport the week after. In one of the most important, and impressive performances of the season, Posh took all the points in a 3-1 victory. Own goals from Raynes and Tunnicliffe for the home side may have seemed to suggest a fortunate victory for Posh, but this was far from the truth. Peterborugh dominated the game, and along with the two own goals, Craig Mackail-Smith continued his superb season by scoring his 15th goal of the season.
With the prospect of an away trip to Premiership West Brom on a cold Tuesday night in Tranmere in the F.A Cup replay, Posh put in one of the bravest and committed performances for many years. After falling behind early in the second half Posh were in serious trouble, and as the clock ticked away and stoppage time began, Posh showed their amazing fighting spirit. Aaron Mclean struck home from close range four minutes into injury time to give Posh a lifeline, and take the game into extra time. The tired legs were beginning to show for both sides, and it was a case of who wanted it more as the second half of extra time began.
Once again Posh found their saviour in one of their forward men, leading scorer Craig Mackail-Smith’s instinctive touch from a wayward Charlie Lee effort sent the ball past the keeper, and earn Posh their big day at the Hawthorns in the new year.
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