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?
9. EJIRO ABBEY
A winger who appears to have been wasting his time on loan at Spalding United where he has made just four sub appearances for an out of form team. Photo: DAVID LOWNDES
10. DECLAN FRITH
A transfer-listed winger who couldn't make a 20-man FA Cup squad at the weekend. Photo: Joe Dent
11. DANNY ORMEROD
A back-up striker who is desperate to impress. He scored twice in a Carabao Cup tie against Barnsley, but nothing of note since. Photo: DAVID LOWNDES