Town were beaten 1-0 by Peterborough United in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Playford Road earlier today.
Posh owner Darragh MacAnthony revealed that the game took place, Bradley Ihionvien having bagged the winning goal for the visitors, who started their pre-season preparations earlier than Town and have already played games, including a 6-0 win at Stamford on Tuesday.
No media, including those from the clubs, are understood to have been at the match.
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson told his side's official website: "It was a good workout against really strong opposition.
"I am pleased with how we did out of possession.Particularly in the second half, the lads implemented what we had worked on in terms of our organisation and shape.
"The fitness looks good too, which is pleasing, and in the first half we looked good in possession, so overall a good day and more minutes into the lads. We look forward to Tuesday now.”
In addition to the four public friendlies announced, the Blues are playing a number of behind-closed-doors games during their pre-season preparations.
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