Peterborough United go in at half time goalless with Yeovil Town having squandered several chances to break the deadlock at Huish Park.

Gary Johnson's side thought that they had taken the lead inside three minutes when Nathan Ralph had a chance to score, but he dragged his shot left of Ben Alnwick's goal.

However, the hosts then nearly fell behind after Marcus Maddison's long-range effort flew narrowly wide.

Joe Newell, recalled to the side after coming off the bench in Posh's midweek defeat to Gillingham, then brought a save out of Jake Kean as the visitors began to assert themselves on proceedings.

Boro then had their best chance of the opening half-hour when Maddison rattled the crossbar.

Nine minutes before the break, Kean was called into action again to keep out Jack Payne's effort as Peterborough continued to push for a goal, but Darren Ferguson's men were frustrated in their efforts.

Posh started the game four points behind League One leaders Bristol City.