SHEFFIELD suffered a 54-36 away defeat at in-form Peterborough on Monday.

It was the heaviest loss of the season for the Tru Plant Tigers but it did come against a Panthers side who made it five wins on the spin and returned to the top of the Premiership standings in the process.

Heat-leaders Jack Holder and Adam Ellis totalled 22 of Sheffield’s 36-points on a disappointing night for Simon Stead’s men.

Said Ellis: “It was difficult.

“We didn’t really get going from the off which was frustrating but we fought hard and what can we say, they’re strong around here.

“We thought we had a chance here though with the track being similar to ours but it just wasn’t to be.”

Sheffield aim to bounce back to winning ways, and maintain their unbeaten start at Owlerton, when they renew rivalries with Belle Vue this Thursday (July 1, 7.30).

It will be the first ‘War of the Roses’ league clash in the Steel City for 25 years on what promises to be another night of pure entertainment.

Supporters can guarantee their ticket by purchasing in advance via https://sheffieldtigerstickets.seatedly.com.

Restaurant dining bookings can also be made by contacting Owlerton Stadium direct on 0114 234 3074.

PETERBOROUGH 54: Scott Nicholls 10+2, Bjarne Pedersen 9+2, Ulrich Ostergaard 9, Michael Palm Toft 8+1, Jordan Palin 7+1, Chris Harris 6+1, Hans Andersen 5+1.

SHEFFIELD 36: Jack Holder 12+1, Adam Ellis 10+1, Kyle Howarth 5, Tom Brennan 4+2, Troy Batchelor 4, Justin Sedgmen 1, James Wright 0.