 Growing up in Solihull, England, as an Aston Villa supporter, St Ledger's career started in the youth system at Peterborough United in 2001, before joining the first team in 2002, playing mostly as a central defender, though occasionally as a full back or in midfield.He joined Football Conference club Stevenage Borough on loan in January 2004.Following a loan spell with Stevenage came to and, St Ledger signed a three-year contract with the club.