The Posh Under 18s recorded their second victory of the Professional Development League season with a 4-1 win over Coventry City at the Bespoke Builds Training Ground.
The Peterborough United Under 18s secured all three points thanks to a superb hat-trick from Shofowoke and a fine strike from McWilliams-Marcano.
From the outset, Posh pressed high up the pitch and put Coventry under pressure. Fox and McWilliams-Marcano both forced saves from the goalkeeper as the hosts built momentum. In the 24th minute, Shofowoke’s driving run won a free-kick on the edge of the area, with Christoudias’ effort narrowly off target. Just three minutes later, Christoudias threaded a brilliant through ball for SHOFOWOKE, who rounded the keeper to slot home the opener. Striker SHOFOWOKE doubled his tally in the 36th minute, finishing calmly into the corner to make it 2-0.
Coventry pulled one back late in the first half, but Posh responded immediately after the interval as MCWILLIAMS-MARCANO weaved through the defence and fired in to restore a two-goal cushion. SHOFOWOKE then completed his hat-trick on 68 minutes, rising highest to head home a cross and put the result beyond doubt.
At the back, Posh remained solid. Aikins produced a superb sliding challenge inside the box to deny a dangerous effort, while goalkeeper Al Sammour was in inspired form, saving a penalty in the 74th minute and later tipping away a free-kick to preserve the advantage.
Posh ultimately ran out 4-1 winners on home soil, collecting three valuable points and building further confidence.
Lead Under 18s Coach Jimmy Unwin said afterwards: “We showed the type of football we are aiming for. We took control in the first half and made sure to add to our lead, which was really pleasing. Bolu’s hat-trick and McWilliams-Marcano’s goal gave us great strength in attack, and Al Sammour’s penalty save was a crucial moment. The defenders and midfielders also worked tirelessly, and overall it was a very positive performance that will give the players real confidence.”
Posh: Al Sammour, Sudakaran, Joseph, Christoudias, Aikins, Arber, McWilliams-Marcano, Fox (sub Corzier 64 min), Shofowoke, Mlityalwa, Fitzpatrick. Unused Subs: Fraser, Goodale-Mansell, Norville, Simmons.