Skipper Luke Chambers headed an injury-time equaliser as Town drew 2-2 at Peterborough United. James Norwood gave the Blues the lead in the fourth minute but Posh levelled through Ivan Toney, then went in front via Mo Eisa. Norwood saw a penalty saved and Town looked set for defeat until Chambers’s last-gasp leveller.

James Norwood grabbed his first goal for the Blues but Ivan Toney equalised for Peterborough with the scoreline 1-1 between Town and Posh at half-time at London Road.

Gwion Edwards made his first League One appearance of the season from the start against his old club with the Blues otherwise unchanged from the team which drew 1-1 with Sunderland last weekend.

Edwards, who was a starter in the much-changed line-up for the Carabao Cup defeat at Luton on Tuesday having returned from his groin injury, came in on the left of midfield for Luke Garbutt, who is out for a month with a knee problem.

Prospective new right-back Kane Vincent-Young travelled with the Town squad with his £500,000 move from Colchester agreed subject to his medical.

For Posh, who went into the match having lost all three of this season’s previous games, Marcus Maddison and Niall Mason returned to the starting line-up after missing their 1-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Oxford in midweek.

Prior to kick-off manager Paul Lambert went over to salute the loud 4,000-strong Town away following who had made the relatively short trip to Cambridgeshire.

The Blues saw most of the ball in the early stages and went in front in only the fourth minute via a calamitous mistake from Posh keeper Christy Pym.

Left-back Myles Kenlock crossed into the box from deep and Pym, who Town spoke to in the summer before signing Tomas Holy, looked set to make a routine catch. However, the former Exeter man collided with skipper Mark Beevers and the ball dropped to Norwood behind him.

The Town striker gleefully accepted the gift, calmly picking his spot and slotting into the empty net before wheeling away to celebrate in front of the home support.

As he did so, Pym claimed in vain to referee Martin Coy that he had been fouled, presumably presuming his collision had been with Norwood rather than one of his own players.

Having got their noses in front the Blues continued to press and threatened a second in the seventh minute after a quick Kayden Jackson break down the right. Eventually the ball was cleared to Flynn Downes 25 yards out but the midfielder’s shot flew over.

Rowe hit a low effort through to Pym on 11, then Maddison sent a freekick from the right across the Blues box but Ivan Toney was unable to reach it.

Posh were starting to see more of the ball - and win freekicks in dangerous areas - and on the quarter hour the ball was half-cleared to Maddison, who blazed over from just outside the box.

Two minutes later, Kenlock crossed from the left and Norwood was unable to get over it at the far post and the ball flew off his head and into the fans behind the goal.

But Peterborough were looking more of a danger and they might well have levelled in the 21st minute. Former King’s Lynn full-back Frazer Blake-Tracy beat Cole Skuse on the left, then sent over a superb ball which Toney headed too close to Holy, who claimed confidently. The ex-Newcastle youngster will have felt he should have scored.

But Toney didn’t have to wait too much longer for a goal. In the 29th minute Luke Woolfenden gave away a freekick on the Peterborough left for a rather needless foul on the Posh striker. Maddison deftly chipped the freekick into the box and Toney rose unmarked to nod his second goal of the season past Holy.

Town looked to hit straight back. Edwards cut in from the left and smashed a deflected shot which Pym did well to claw away from the corner of his net.

On 35 Edwards drew Norwood’s ire for flicking the ball away from the striker as he was about to volley a cross from the right towards goal. The ex-Posh winger indicated he hadn’t heard a call as he tried to head the ball into the box.

Four minutes later, Edwards shot over the bar, much to the delight of his old supporters, after the ball had been cleared to him in the aftermath of a rehearsed Blues freekick which hadn’t come off.

In the final scheduled minute before the break, Maddison spotted Holy out of his goal and tried an audacious effort from his own half but the Blues keeper reacted quickly to save to his right.

However, the home side were looking the more likely scorers of the game’s third goal as referee Coy ended the first period.

Town had started brightly and had controlled the game in the opening 10 minutes in which they were gifted Norwood’s opening goal.

But gradually Posh took charge and they might well have been on terms prior to Toney’s equaliser.

Aside from Edwards’s strike just after Peterborough’s goal, the Blues had shown little threat once parity had been restored and would have to improve significantly after the break to claim the three points.

Posh were first to threaten after the restart. Maddison was found by a low cross from the right and only a superb block from Holy prevented the home side from going in front.

Holy saved again from a Mo Eisa strike from distance, confidently batting the shot away from goal, and play quickly moved to the other end with the Blues starting to pass the ball around more confidently than before the break.

On 51 Skuse struck a shot which Pym stopped but couldn’t keep out with Jackson and then Danny Rowe both attempted to find space in which to shoot or find a colleague. Soon after, Edwards hit a low effort from just outside the area which Pym claimed to his left.

George Boyd, a Town target during Paul Jewell’s time as boss, shot over from 25 yards in the 58th minute, then on the hour Posh claimed a penalty when Toney went to ground as he ran past Kenlock as a freekick came into the box. Referee Coy wasn’t interested and the Town man appeared oblivious to the incident.

But the home side were beginning to put the pressure on again with the Blues making heavy weather of clearing following a cross from the left.

And in the 62nd minute Posh took the lead. Maddison floated a cross from the left into the path of Eisa. A diving Chambers was able to get a toe on the ball but it still fell to the Posh striker and with Woolfenden not in a position to cover, the former Bristol City man slipped the ball past Holy.

Town immediately swapped Edwards for Alan Judge and in the 65th minute had a great chance to level.

Jackson was played on on the left of the box and was felled by Frankie Kent. Referee Coy had no hesitation in pointing to the spot and showing Kent the yellow card.

Norwood took the kick and hit it low to Pym’s right but the keeper was equal to it - the strike was too close to him - and saved.

Judge shot over from distance as the Blues continued to look for their second goal of the game.

In the 73rd minute Kenlock and Josh Knight were booked for a clash on halfway, the Town man perhaps fortunate not to have seen red having shoved the Peterborough man in the throat having been pulled back by the neck.

Moments later, Idris El Mizouni took over from Rowe, who had had his quietest game of the season, while Peterborough swapped Maddison for Serhat Tasdemir.

Town tried to put the home side under pressure as the game moved into its final 10 minutes but the Peterborough defending staunchly. On 85, Posh withdrew Eisa for Joe Ward.

Judge shot high and wide in the 86th minute, then two minutes later crossed into Pym’s hands from the right with the Blues not looking like pulling back the goal they required.

In the final minute of regular time Mason was booked for a poor challenge on Jackson on the left. El Mizouni’s freekick flew beyond Pym’s left post.

Just as Town looked set to suffer their first League One defeat, they levelled. After Norwood felt he had been fouled in the box, the Blues won a corner on the right.

With Holy having made his way into the box, El Mizouni whipped the ball to the near post and skipper Chambers powerfully headed home to send the 4,000 fans behind the goal wild.

There was still time for Holy to tip a cross which was dipping under the bar over and claim the subsequent corner before referee Coy ended the afternoon’s proceedings.

Having started brightly Town were largely second best to the home side, who had deserved to go in front.

After squandering the penalty, which was a poor kick from Norwood, they appeared unlikely to claim a point with Posh remaining resolute but kept at it and eventually found their equaliser via Chambers’s header from El Mizouni’s header.

A point won rather than two lost as was the case with last week’s 1-1 draw with Sunderland and Town remain unbeaten in League One ahead of Tuesday’s home game against AFC Wimbledon.

Peterborough: Pym, Beevers (c), Kent, Eisa (Ward 85), Knight, Maddison (Tasdemir 74), Reed, Toney, Blake-Tracy, Boyd, Mason. Subs: O’Malley, Butler, Dembele, Kanu, Burrows.

Town: Holy, Donacien, Chambers (c), Woolfenden, Kenlock, Skuse, Downes, Rowe (El Mizouni 74), Edwards (Judge 62), Jackson, Norwood. Subs: Norris, Wilson, Judge, Roberts, Dozzell, El Mizouni, Huws. Referee: Martin Coy (Durham). Att: 10,071 (4,014).

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Saxonblue74 added 22:47 - Aug 17 Agree Bobblehat. For me the most important column in the league table is the one that reads "L:0". Morale and momentum will build from here, beginning with a convincing home win Tuesday night. Very much looking forward to see how our new acquisition performs, hopefully Tuesday! Attack minded defender is exactly what we need imo.
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ITFCsince73 added 22:58 - Aug 17 Saxon. Totally agree. Before the Burton game 5 from 9 would have been seen as good. But after the 3 games played, looking at performance overall, positive and negative. It's 4 points dropped. And we still haven't won back to back league games for a year plus. And that's my answer to you Bobble we need to learn, and fast, how to win games of football. As so far....yes after 3 games, we have won only 1. If we don't get into the winning habit soon, we won't go up. We've put ourself under huge pressure now, because we will be expected to get 9 points from next 3 games....7 minimum. I couldn't tell you off hand when we last won back to back let alone 3 on the bounce....

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ITFCsince73 added 23:06 - Aug 17 The most important column is the points total?? We could have L;0 after 6 games and 8 points, how is this the most important column??
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ITFCsince73 added 23:10 - Aug 17 2 points a game gets you promoted. We're already playing catch up. Seeing lost 0. Means nothing. After 3 games or 20.
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Linkboy13 added 23:17 - Aug 17 We look a long way off being a promotion team first of all the lack of Ariel power at both ends we need a centre half a big physical target man and also left back Kenlock just cannot defend and is physically not strong enough Donasien looks like a centre half and is not confident enough in possession.
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Bluearmy_81 added 23:17 - Aug 17 Blue 56, I was 5 in 81. I've been to hundreds of town games, over 40 away grounds including Europe. What's your point?
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Bluearmy_81 added 23:27 - Aug 17 Sickening to see Norwich play so well on motd. At the start they showed a big 'pride of anglia' banner. Fair play, they've earnt their place. Meanwhile, so many here can't even see the main reason, the main cause of why we are where we are, third rate, third division. In some ways, because of such ignorance (imo) and failure to stand up to the trojan horse you deserve it.

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Saxonblue74 added 23:38 - Aug 17 Lack of Ariel power Linkboy? Something wrong with our kit?!🤣
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Saxonblue74 added 23:40 - Aug 17 73, I think you're taking me too literally. Just think that 3 games in and no defeat is a good platform.
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Saxonblue74 added 23:42 - Aug 17 .......playing catch up after 3 games???
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Saxonblue74 added 23:44 - Aug 17 73, Leeds and Burton?
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MurcianITCC added 23:52 - Aug 17 81, I'm sorry you were never old enough to remember the great Ipswich teams.
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Bluearmy_81 added 23:57 - Aug 17 Murcian, so am I...
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Wooly74 added 08:35 - Aug 18 So my comments of the match for what they are worth you see, From a fan not manager like we seem to have in posters 81 & 73 The fans were magic and down by the river pretty much filled the place, Sat drinking by the boat and in the end to make the start had to make haste! The gathering of 4,000 of a 10,000 crowd, Thanks for your support all, we should feel proud! The start was high tempo and not unlike last week, Norwood hassling their back four for a goal, what a cheek. We erupted with song and for a short while owned the game, But for me went missing after 30 mins like last season the same. Miles looked fragile and at times not at the race, Peterborough playing through there with their lad with pace. Woolfy looks promising and solid many crosses he retrives, But to push over their cheat Toney was a little naive. At half time we remained confident and no need for gangs for a bit, But in Edwards we all know he wasn't match fit. Out for the second, well, did we really come out, Like a boxer on the ropes for 10 minutes trying to save the bout! Back to our shaker looking back four, Peterborough unlocking is through the channels back door. We could all see it coming, so why not the change of Edwards then, No it's the Town way to go behind and chasing again. But a penalty when we had another run of passing and fiddle, Surely eyes down James and a thump in the middle? His shot (not unlike others so far in a Town shirt), tame and bleak, Hit the bloody thing with passion, like you showed on Twitter this week! Jackson like Forrest Gump that boy can run fast, But ability to score and win matches, the doubt is cast. In the end we are saved by the villain of seven days ago, Who would score a 94th minute equaliser, we all surely know! Fair play Chambers your effort and passion is there, Just try to stay focused and prevent those defence nightmares. Lambert was right in the post match assessment so don't be sad, A draw a fair result some good moments and some bad. We go again on Tuesday with AFC Wimbledon the next test, Games twice a week at this level now and no moment for rest. We do need some strengthening if we are going to compete, At times last week, the passing was together on the ground and quite neat. We need Huws or Dozzell to look interested and one to step into the game, Without that creative midfielder this season I fear the same. Lots of huff and puff and a fan base to fear, At fortress Portman Road let's hope it's our year. Some posters on here a little silly and living in the past, Discuss football yes, but bitching at each other, this week make it the last!

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Dolphinblue added 08:44 - Aug 18 We all know the issue with Evans etc but the season has begun now and its time to get behind Paul Lambert and the team......we are not perfect and players will make mistakes but the support is amazing and the players give 100% for the team and thats good enough for me. As for Chambers he is still a decent player and superb Captain...that was a good goal yesterday in the 94th minute. The Manager cares, the Players care, the Supporters care and thats great. We have a new signing and if we can squeeze a couple more signings out of Evans and get injuries sorted we are in for a good season. I mean im really enjoying it...beat Burton, should have beat Sunderland and a deserved draw at Peterborough a good result....COME ON LETS GET BEHIND THE TEAM....l went yesterday but cannot go to all away games so if u didnt go then go to an away game GREAT ATMOSPHERE ❤❤🐬😃👍

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SamsDad added 08:46 - Aug 18 Two things Even if we win this league by a street, we will have a worse result this season than that (and last week for that matter) 81 - Not that it's relevant, but I live in Norfolk, this time last season not one Norwich fan was seeing what has happened to them becoming reality, the knives were out for Delia & co because of lack of spending, ambition etc. Sound familiar?

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Bluearmy_81 added 09:14 - Aug 18 Sam's dad, I'm not sure the point you're trying to make? They're in the prem, we're in league one, possibly for a while...
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Simplyblue1984 added 09:58 - Aug 18 Did not go but sounds like it was a hard game and a valuable point - we are undefeated which has not happened for a long time Support was fantastic. We are still very much a work in progress but agree Kenlock is not good enough, Chambo brings a lot to the team and whilst I agree he made mistakes which cost us but what about Norwood's miss, that's costly just in a different way - we all make mistakes Long season so let's keep the faith and back the boys COYB

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juniorblue added 10:41 - Aug 18 I was at the game yesterday. Firstly, the support was out of this world. At times it was deafening in the stand. Well done to all the travelling fans. However, my thoughts are: There was hardly any play on the floor. Norwood and Jackson are never going to win high balls lifted in to them. Full back is an area that needs improvement. Donacien and Kenlock had good moments, but too few of them. Midfield was disappointing and I never thought I would say this but Skuse was one of the players that stood out. We needed to be quicker and more efficient with our passing, and sometimes there was a lot of 'backing off', rather than pressing the opposition. I still feel we can do well this season, but to do this we need more energy, quality passing and deadly finishing. Over to you Mr Lambert.

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Linkboy13 added 10:57 - Aug 18 Went to the game yesterday its obvious more signings need to be made other wise it's mid table mediocrity . We look very suspect in the air and the team is crying out for a fit Huws to give some composure to the midfield if Judge is going to play he must play a more central role instead of running all over the pitch like a headless chicken. One last thing the behaviour of some of the fans was appalling some fans near us couldn't stand for long periods so their day was ruined by morons who couldn't handle a couple of shandy.

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runningout added 11:05 - Aug 18 Agree we seemed slow. Given free kicks throwins and corners, too almost lethargic and no purpose. Paul Lambert has said we can't play same players two games a week. Hopefully that breeds success
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ITFCsince73 added 12:10 - Aug 18 Dolphinblue. Chambo still a decent player and superb captain?? You do know we are just above mid table in L1.? And the superb captains leadership has bought enough wins to count on your fingers in 80 games. Our superb captain has the worst win rate in ITFC history......
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ITFCsince73 added 12:18 - Aug 18 Woolley. Yes went missing yet again after 30 mins.....most clubs would have a serious look into team leadership issues. We just keep going with it, which ultimately will and is our downfall. We have no clue how to control games. We have no clue how to win football matches. Unfortunately the amazing support can't influence performances from inept players, or alter the final score.

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Dolphinblue added 12:29 - Aug 18 Even though itfc1973 there is wisdom in yr words....l still love the guy 100% blue and he scored in the 94th minute! 🐬
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ITFCsince73 added 12:32 - Aug 18 Yes Saxon playing catch up after 3 games. We are not in the top 6 after 3 games. The next 3 games will ultimately determine we're we are. 3 games against arguably 3 of the leagues weakest teams. 9 points for certain then?? Watch this space. I'm still researching when we won 3 games on the spin. Still haven't an answer for that yet. Chambo carries on doing the great job he's paid for. Leading the team with conviction. Leading the team to get results. Leading the team to promotion. When he's made a start with this. Please let me know.

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