Posh have deliberately built a young squad for the League One campaign and while the first-choice starting XI looks strong, what happens when injuries or suspensions strike?
Here are the current second choice Posh performers for each position in a 4-2-1-3 formation, although there are now suggestions a couple of them could be gone before the August transfer window closes.
9. DAVID AJIBOYE
Winger David Ajiboye (24): FL Apps 68. He’s impressed the manager this summer after a successful loan spell last term back at old club Sutton United. A natural right winger with pace and strength. Photo: Joe Dent
10. KABONGO TSHIMANGA
Forward Kabongo Tshimanga (25). FL Apps 14. He started his first competitive game for the club on Tuesday after joining the club in January. Club were hoping he could step up once Jonson Clarke-Harris departs, but he's struggled to impress and now the subject of interest from League Two promotion favourites Wrexham. Photo: Joe Dent
11. RICKY-JADE JONES
Striker Ricky-Jade Jones (20): FL Apps 71. Only 19 starts though in that tally of appearances and that needs to change now, especially with Ephron Mason-Clark on the sidelines. Currently veers between devastating (see start of second-half v Reading) and clumsy, but there's plenty to work with. Photo: David Lowndes