Posh are due at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday, November 17 (7pm kick off) – even though neither team is playing this Saturday – when home advantage in the first knockout round is the only thing at stake.
It would be a surprise if Posh boss Robbie Savage risked anyone with a chance of starting the League One game at Plymouth Argyle on Saturday, November 21.
And that leaves the first-team door slightly ajar for a call-up to a struggling side.
There are international fixtures taking place in the next week or so. Pat Sykut is definitely away for three games with Ukraine Under 19s. There are also games scheduled for Scotland Under 21s, Ireland Under 21s and Zimbabwe Under 23s which could mean first-team squad players Josh Feeney, David Okagbue and Vernon Masara don’t play against Luton.
Can any of this possible starting XI at Luton make a breakthrough this season?
5. EVAN WEIR
Savage clearly doesn't fancy him as a left-back, but he was decent when he played in the last EFL Trophy game as a central defender so play him there again. Photo: s
6. HARRISON JONES
A forgotten midfielder who needs to get in the manager's good books. A better player than he has shown so far. Photo: s
7. EDDIE FOX
An under 21 midfielder who made his first-team debut as a substitute full-back in an EFL Trophy tie earlier this season. Photo: Joe Dent
8. CHRIS CONN CLARKE
A transfer listed attacking player who has lost his first-team squad place since Savage came in. He's been starring at under 21 level though including a five-goal display in Barnsley. Photo: David Lowndes