They smashed Wigan Athletic 6-1 at home last Saturday before a rearguard action delivered a hard-fought 2-1 win at Mansfield Town on Tuesday night.
Convention would suggest naming the same starting line-up for a third straight game when Posh travel to Bradford City on Saturday, but the PT believes fresh legs are needed after a gruelling midweek game at the One Call Stadium, especially as there’s another away game at Barnsley to follow on Tuesday February 17.
We are assuming Matt Garbett won’t be fit enough to play, so here’s our suggested starting side in the usual 4-2-3-1 formation...
2. PETER KIOSO
James Dornelly has done well, but Peter Kioso has been well rested so his energy, freshness and speed could come in handy at right-back. Photo: DAVID LOWNDES
3. CARL JOHNSTON
The captain and left-back doesn't look like he's slowing down. Photo: DAVID LOWNDES
4. TOM LEES (right)
It would be unthinkable to go into a game without the veteran centre-back, at least until Sam Hughes is up and running again. Photo: Chris Holloway