Important Peterborough United players won't be risked at Barnet

Defender Thompson landed awkardly on his knee in the early stages of Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at Stevenage while forward Randall didn't even start that game after feeling a slight problem in his thigh.

Posh boss Grant McCann is unlikely to take any chances with senior players with just a fortnight to go before the League One opener at his old club Cheltenham Town on Saturday, July 30.

The only alternatives to right-back Thompson are rookie Benjamin Mensah and Joe Ward, a player far more at home in advanced positions. Mensah (19), who was bedevilled by hamstring injuries himself last season, has yet to start a competitive Posh first-team game.

Randall also suffered injury woes last season, his first at the club following a million-pound summer move from Exeter City. The 22 year-old had looked sharp when scoring in the opening two friendlies of the season.

Midfielder Jack Taylor will play against the club that sold him to Posh for a reported £500k in January, 2020.

Forward Kwame Poku should also play after missing the Stevenage match because of illness.

Adult tickets for tomorrow's match at the Hive cost £10 with concessions gaining admission for £5 and under 17s allowed in for a mere £1.

Posh have two friendlies at home to Luton Town (7.45pm) and away to King’s Lynn on Tuesday (7.30pm) and complete their pre-season programme with two more game on Saturday, July 23 at home to Hull City (4pm) and at Scunthorpe United (3pm).

Ticket information for all friendly games and the opening League One game at Cheltenham can be found here .