Peterborough United 4-4 Southampton - League One 10/11

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• published: 28 Dec 2012
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Peterborough United twice came from two down to draw against Southampton in a sensational eight-goal thriller. Richard Chaplow poked the Saints ahead and Rickie Lambert converted a penalty, the first of four scored in the match. Craig Mackail-Smith finished from close range before Chris Whelpdale equalised, heading home from Grant McCann's cross. Lambert scored his second spot-kick and Dean Hammond slotted in after a pull-back, but penalties from McCann and Lee Tomlin saw Posh earn a draw. Chaplow opened the scoring for Southampton when he followed up after Peterborough goalkeeper Joe Lewis parried a shot from Lee Barnard. Lambert then doubled the lead with his first penalty after Mark Little fouled Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. But two goals in six minutes saw Posh go in level at the break. Mackail-Smith prodded home following a flick-on from Tomlin, before Whelpdale made it 2-2 on the stroke of half-time. But Southampton quickly restored their two-goal advantage. Lambert's second spot-kick came after Tom Kennedy fouled Chaplow before Hammond looked to have sealed victory when he capitalised on good work from Chamberlain. Southampton's Daniel Seaborne then gave the hosts a route back into the game with a foul on Kelvin Langmead and McCann made no mistake from the spot. But there was to be late drama as Peterborough were awarded another penalty in injury time. Chamberlain's handball in the area gave Tomlin the chance and he held his nerve to secure a point.