2008–09 Peterborough United F.C. season

The 2008–09 season was Peterborough United's 49th year in the Football League and their first season in League One since the 2004–05 season, having been promoted from League Two in the previous season. Peterborough had a successful league campaign, finishing second, and in doing so, securing promotion to the Championship. Along with League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, League Cup and Football League Trophy, in which they were knocked out in the third, first and second rounds respectively. The season covered the period from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009.

Peterborough United
2008–09 season
ChairmanDarragh MacAnthony
ManagerDarren Ferguson
League One2nd
FA CupThird round
Football League CupFirst round
Johnstone's Paint TrophySecond round
Top goalscorerLeague: Craig Mackail-Smith (23)
All: Craig Mackail-Smith (26)
Highest home attendance14,110 (28 March vs. Leicester)
Lowest home attendance4,876 (6 September vs. Bristol Rovers)

Squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  ENG Joe Lewis
2 DF  ENG Russell Martin (captain)
3 DF  ENG Shane Blackett
4 DF  WAL Craig Morgan
5 DF  ENG Chris Westwood
6 DF  ENG Charlie Lee
7 FW  ENG Scott Rendell
8 MF  EIR Lee Frecklington
9 FW  ENG Aaron McLean
10 MF  SCO George Boyd
11 MF  ENG Dean Keates (vice-captain)
12 FW  SCO Craig Mackail-Smith
13 GK  EIR James McKeown
14 FW  ENG Liam Hatch
15 MF  SCO Paul Coutts
16 FW  ENG Rene Howe
17 DF  ENG Jamie Day
18 MF  ENG Chris Whelpdale
No. Pos. Nation Player
19 DF  ENG Kieran Charnock
20 MF  ENG Alfie Potter
21 DF  CYP Tom Williams
22 MF  ARG Sergio Torres
23 MF  ENG Billy Crook
24 FW  ENG Shaun Batt
25 MF  ENG Dominic Green
26 DF  COD Gabriel Zakuani
27 FW  ENG Ben Wright
28 DF  ENG Craig Braham-Barrett
29 MF  ENG Lewis Webb
31 DF  ENG Sam Gaughran
32 DF  ENG Danny Andrew
33 DF  ENG Danny Blanchett
34 GK  ENG Mark Tyler
38 FW  ENG Kwesi Appiah
— MF  ENG Tommy Rowe

Fixtures and results

Football League One
Main article: 2008–09 Football League One

League table
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion or relegation
1 Leicester City (C, P) 46 27 15 4 84 39 +45 96 Promotion to Football League Championship
2 Peterborough United (P) 46 26 11 9 78 54 +24 89
3 Milton Keynes Dons 46 26 9 11 83 47 +36 87 Qualification for League One play-offs
4 Leeds United 46 26 6 14 77 49 +28 84
5 Millwall 46 25 7 14 63 53 +10 82
Updated to match(es) played on 2 May 2009. Source: The Football League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion; (P) Promoted.

Matches
League One match details
Date Opponent Venue Result Score
F–A		 Ref.
9 August 2008Southend UnitedAL0–1[1]
16 August 2008Leyton OrientHW3–0
23 August 2008Scunthorpe UnitedAL0–1
30 August 2008Hartlepool UnitedHL1–2
6 September 2008Bristol RoversHW5–4
13 September 2008Northampton TownAD1–1
20 September 2008Tranmere RoversHD2–2
27 September 2008Milton Keynes DonsAW2–1
4 October 2008Leeds UnitedHW2–0
11 October 2008WalsallAW2–1
18 October 2008Carlisle UnitedAD3–3
21 October 2008Brighton & Hove AlbionHD0–0
25 October 2008Huddersfield TownHW4–0
28 October 2008Crewe AlexandraAD1–1
1 November 2008Hereford UnitedHW2–0
15 November 2008Yeovil TownAW1–0
22 November 2008Colchester UnitedHW2–1
25 November 2008Swindon TownAD2–2
6 December 2008Stockport CountyAW3–1
13 December 2008Oldham AthleticHD2–2
20 December 2008Leicester CityAL0–4
26 December 2008MillwallHW1–0
28 December 2008Cheltenham TownAW6–3
17 January 2009WalsallHW1–0
20 January 2009Milton Keynes DonsHD0–0
24 January 2009Leeds UnitedAL1–3
27 January 2009Crewe AlexandraHW4–2
31 January 2009Huddersfield TownAL0–1
10 February 2009Brighton & Hove AlbionAW4–2
14 February 2009Yeovil TownHL1–3
17 February 2009Tranmere RoversAD1–1
21 February 2009Hereford UnitedAW1–0
24 February 2009Carlisle UnitedHW1–0
28 February 2009Southend UnitedHL1–2
3 March 2009Leyton OrientAW3–2
7 March 2009Hartlepool UnitedAW2–1
10 March 2009Scunthorpe UnitedHW2–1
14 March 2009Northampton TownHW1–0
21 March 2009Bristol RoversAW1–0
28 March 2009Leicester CityHW2–0
4 April 2009Oldham AthleticAW2–1
10 April 2009Cheltenham TownHD1–1
13 April 2009MillwallAL0–2
18 April 2009Stockport CountyHW1–0
25 April 2009Colchester UnitedAW1–0
2 May 2009Swindon TownHD2–2

FA Cup
Main article: 2008–09 FA Cup
FA Cup match details
Date Round Opponent Venue Result Score
F–A		 Scorers Attendance Ref.
9 November 2008Round 1A.F.C. HornchurchAwayW1–0Craig Mackail-Smith3,000
29 November 2008Round 2Tranmere RoversHomeD0–05,980
9 December 2008Round 2 ReplayTranmere RoversAwayW2–1 (aet)Aaron McLean, Craig Mackail-Smith3,139
3 January 2009Round 3West Bromwich AlbionAwayW1–1Craig Mackail-Smith18,659
13 January 2009Round 3 ReplayWest Bromwich AlbionHomeL0–210,735

League Cup
Main article: 2008–09 Football League Cup
DateRoundOpponentVenueResultScore
F–A		ScorersAttendanceRef.
12 AugustRound 1 SouthBristol CityAwayL1–2George Boyd5,684

Johnstone's Paint Trophy
Main article: 2008–09 Football League Trophy
DateRoundOpponentVenueResultScore
F–A		ScorersAttendanceRef.
7 OctoberRound 2 SE SectionDagenham & RedbridgeHomeL0–12,644
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References
  1. "Southend 1–0 Peterborough". BBC Sport. 9 August 2008. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
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