Posh have a great chance to move up to fifth in the table considering the fact that Derby host automatic promotion hopefuls Ipswich and Bolton are engaged in EFL Trophy final action, while Posh host lowly Oxford United on Saturday (3pm).
The U’s are without a win in 11 games and Posh will be heavy favourites to come out on top and at least move into the top six.
To do this, Posh will need to match performance levels in the second half against Derby, rather than the first. Therefore, the Peterborough Telegraph is suggesting two changes to the team that started that match.
The formation remains a 4-2-3-1.
5. NATHAN THOMPSON
Having Thompson in the side gives Posh a lot of options. His brief spell in the middle of the back three at the end of the first half against Derby was impressive. Not likely to get as exposed as often as he did last week. Defensive work has improved in recent weeks. Photo: Joe Dent
6. OLIVER NORBURN
On a roll at the moment after three straight starts and will benefit from the week's rest between matches. His stabilising presence in the midfield should enable Posh's more creative men to get on with their work. Photo: Joe Dent
7. JACK TAYLOR
Posh will need his second half power and quality he showed against Derby, always looks like he has a goal or a defence-splitting pass in him too. Could be the key to unlocking a side that may not come to be expansive. Photo: Joe Dent
8. EPHRON MASON-CLARK
Just makes things happen so often. I wouldn't mind seeing him get some rest but in an eight-game season as Ferguson calls it, it's hard to go into a match without such a key man. Photo: Joe Dent