Stevenage came away from Peterborough United with a point on 1 September 2026, holding the hosts to a 0-0 draw in a tight League One contest at London Road. Manager Alex Revell was quick to commend his players after the final whistle, saying he was "really proud of the group".

A determined defensive display

Stevenage arrived at Peterborough having already shown they can hurt opponents on the road, most recently putting five past Barnsley in a stunning 5-1 away win. This time, however, the challenge was different. Peterborough pressed for a breakthrough throughout, and it was Stevenage's defensive shape and collective effort that ultimately denied them.

Revell's side held their structure well. The back line stayed compact, winning second balls and limiting the space Peterborough needed to create clear-cut chances. When pressure did build, Stevenage dealt with it efficiently rather than inviting more.

The point extends Stevenage's unbeaten run and provides further evidence that this squad can compete at both ends of the pitch. Revell has assembled a group with genuine depth heading into the autumn months, bolstered by a busy summer window that brought in several new faces.

Revell's reaction

Speaking after the game, Revell was measured but satisfied. "Really proud of the group," he said, indicating that the discipline and organisation required to shut out a home side in League One carries real value regardless of the lack of goals.

His words reflect a manager who is building a culture at Stevenage as much as a squad. Following the highs of the Barnsley result, keeping focus and maintaining a clean sheet away from home is exactly the kind of consistency a promotion challenge demands.

Peterborough left frustrated

For Peterborough, it was a frustrating afternoon at London Road. The hosts will have expected to take all three points against a visiting side, but Stevenage's organisation made that impossible. Peterborough have also been active in the transfer market this summer, adding to their options, yet they could not find a way through here.

The goalless draw means both clubs take a point from the fixture. For Stevenage, given the quality of opposition and the difficulty of playing away from home, that outcome will feel close to a win. For Peterborough, the dropped points at home will sting.

What this means for both clubs

Stevenage's form across the opening weeks of the campaign suggests Revell has his side pointing in the right direction. Attacking firepower, evidenced by the Barnsley thrashing, combined with the defensive solidity shown at Peterborough gives this squad a balanced look. The question now is whether they can string together enough results to stay near the top end of the League One table as the season takes shape.

Peterborough, meanwhile, will be eager to bounce back quickly. A home blank against a side they might have expected to beat will focus minds ahead of their next fixture. Both clubs look capable of pushing for the upper reaches of the division as the season develops, and encounters between them are likely to matter come the spring.

  • Match: Peterborough United 0-0 Stevenage
  • Competition: League One
  • Date: 1 September 2026
  • Stevenage manager's verdict: "Really proud of the group" (Alex Revell)

Frequently asked

What was the score in Peterborough vs Stevenage on 1 September 2026?
The match ended 0-0, with Stevenage holding Peterborough United to a goalless draw at London Road in League One.
What did Alex Revell say after the Peterborough draw?
Revell said he was "really proud of the group" following Stevenage's disciplined defensive performance away at Peterborough.
Are Stevenage unbeaten in League One this season?
Stevenage extended their unbeaten run with the 0-0 draw at Peterborough, having also beaten Barnsley 5-1 away earlier in the campaign.