Comeback game for Peterborough United centre-back Sam Hughes now confirmed
Sam Hughes is back in action for the first time in 15 months on Wednesday.
Hughes has been named in the starting line-up for a Professional Development Under 21 League game against Sheffield Wednesday at the Bespoke Build Training Ground (1pm kick off).
Hughes last appeared in a friendly at Boston United in July, 2025. The centre-back last started a competitive match in May, 2025 at Mansfield Town. His career has been disrupted by two major calf operations. He is expected to play for 30 minutes today.
First-team squad members, Collin Andeng Ndi, James Dornelly, Evan Weir and Harrison Jones also start.
Posh: Andeng Ndi, Dornelly, Weir, Christoudias, Freeman, Hughes, Sykut, Fox, Abbey, HM Jones, McWilliams-Marcano. Subs: Claxton, Smith, Simmons, H. Jones, Dagne, Joseph, Arber.
The under 21s are back in action at Barnsley on Monday, October 26.
Posh Under 18s drew 2-2 in a Professional Development League game at Bolton Wanderers on Saturday. Cordell Morgan-Antonio and Bamlak Dagne, with a superb solo effort, scored the Posh goals.
Posh are next in action at home to Wigan Athletic on October 31.