Peterborough’s home clash against Barnsley plunged into darkness after power cut at London Road
PETERBOROUGH UNITED’s Championship showdown with Barnsley was plunged into darkness ten minutes before full-time.
The Posh welcomed their fellow relegation battlers to London Road on Saturday afternoon looking to narrow the gap between themselves and 21st-placed Reading.
The duo ended up sharing spoils in the dull 0-0 draw, which will best be remembered for the floodlights failing in the dying embers of the match.
Both sets of players were hauled off after the lights went out and fans were encouraged to remain in their seats.
But they had to wait less than 15 minutes for the lights to come back on and play to resume.
Barnsley fans, however, were more than happy fo to remain in darkness.
Owls fans began chanting: “We’ll play in the dark, we’ll play in the dark.
“We’re Barnsley FC, we’ll play in the dark.”
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Barnsley fans keeping up with the game from the comfort of their homes also shared their thoughts on Twitter.
One tweeted: “Nothing on that pitch today is worth seeing, so that’s not a bother really.”
Another said: “We can’t even play when it’s light.”
And another said: “More chance of scoring in the dark.”
One remarked: “Might actually play better!”
Another said: “Can’t concede if no one sees it eh.”
The stalemate at London Road did neither side any favours in their bid to beat the drop, with Peterborough now on 16 points and Barnsley on 12.
Peterborough will be back in action next Saturday, travelling to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest.
Barnsley, meanwhile, will welcome eighth-placed Huddersfield to Oakwell.
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