Yes, Shrewsbury is not an attractive prize but it is only November so crashing out of all the cup competitions for the sake of a week off just before December just doesn’t seem worth it.
Posh also need to get back on the horse after a disappointing collapse against Exeter and they don’t want to follow it up with another poor defeat.
It is an opportunity to give some players who need a start that opportunity though
We have assumed that the absentees from Saturday, Joe Ward, Kwame Poku, Josh Knight and Joel Randall are still out.
It is an opportunity to give some players who need a start that opportunity though
9. DAVID AJIBOYE
He's come on in the last two and seems to be closer to Grant McCann's plans than when he first signed. He looked good in the first match against Salford off the bench and was the man most likely to create an opening to break the deadlock. Again, a player signed from League Two so it should not be considered a risk to play him. Photo: Joe Dent
10. EPHRON MASON-CLARK
With Jones being the player coming off an injury, he can rest up for the weekend. Mason-Clark is in his first spell in the side all season and is a man playing with form and confidence so he should keep his place. Photo: Joe Dent
11. JACK MARRIOTT
Has to play in this one and Posh have to be more sensible in how they get the ball to him rather than hoofing it up to him. Some crosses with a bit of thought and placement should be enough to find a player with excellent movement. Photo: David Lowndes
12. THE SUBSTITUTES
The big guns essentially. Will Blackmore, Kell Watts, Jeando Fuchs, Jack Taylor, Jonson Clarke-Harris, Joe Taylor and Ricky-Jade Jones. Photo: Joe Dent