Peterborough Under-21s equalised late as Watford were forced to settle for a point from a thrilling 3-3 draw.
There was only one goal before half-time, Amin Nabizada giving the young Hornets the lead, but the game came to life after the break.
Lucca Mendonca's header looped over Roraigh Browne to bring the hosts level, before the visitors moved back in front when Amar Sanghrajka slotted in after Jonathan Lawson had won the ball back high up the pitch.
Mendonca equalised once more after 71 minutes, scoring from a low cross at the front post.
A six-goal thriller 😳
Peterborough equalise at the death which means the points are shared 🤝 pic.twitter.com/D4ehgaPnl4— Watford FC Academy (@WatfordFCAcad) March 24, 2026
Aidy Mariappa's side missed the chance to move back in front when Jonathan Lawson had a penalty saved with a quarter of an hour to play, but did make it 3-2 when Nabizada scored from a spot-kick of his own four minutes later.
Just when they looked set for victory, though, Eddie Fox latched onto Pemi Aderoju's saved effort and stole a point for Posh.
The result leaves Watford fourth in the southern section of the PL Professional Development League, four points off the play-off spots.
Watford: Browne (GK), Eames, Mullins, Clarridge (C), Hunt, Barrett (Gorman 67), Smith, Sanghrajka (Tobi Akinyimika 71), Lawson, Shevchenko (Keyes 82), Nabizada
Unused sub: Georgiou, Tomiwa Akinyimika
It has been announced that goalkeeper Browne will spend the remainder of the season at National League South club Maidenhead United.
The 20-year-old has already spent time at Welling United this term and now aims for more first-team experience in the sixth tier.
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