Posh play Reading at the Weston Homes Stadium on Monday (7.45pm) before travelling to Rotherham United on New Year’s Day (3pm) and then it’s a daunting trip to second-placed Lincoln City on Sunday January 4 (noon).
It’s inconceivable Posh will play the same team in three matches that take place in seven days so Williams must juggle his squad carefully, starting with the team I would pick for the game with a Reading team who have also hit a bit of form.
It’s in the usual 4-2-3-1 formation.
9. DECLAN FRITH
The winger will be on a high after scoring his first Posh goal off the bench on Boxing Day. Posh should take advantage of that and start him on the wing. Photo: DAVID LOWNDES
10. KYRELL LISBIE
For a recruit from non-league this winger has had a gruelling schedule this season. He still looks sharp, but a rest might be in order soon. He had a hand in both goals when Posh won 2-1 at Reading earlier this month so he should stay in for this one. Photo: DAVID LOWNDES
11. HARRY LEONARD
It's tough playing as a sole central striker and there must be a temptation to give the top scorer a break sooner or later. Gustav Lindgren has shown up well enough as a substitute to deserve a start in an upcoming game. Photo: DAVID LOWNDES
12. THE SUBS
Woods (pictured), Vicente Reyes, James Dornelly, Brandon Khela, Jimmy-Jay Morgan, Cian Hayes and Lindgren. Photo: DAVID LOWNDES