For a bit of fun in the meantime, we fired up the latest edition of Football Manager, and simulated the game beyond the summer and into the future. We had a look at the starting XI, key subs and manager it predicts will be on show for the Posh on the opening day of the 2020/21 campaign.
5. CB: Frankie Kent
After an impressive debut season at London Road, Kent keeps his place in the heart of defence. Photo: Pete Norton
6. LB: Dan Butler
Butler completes the back four, and will look to provide plenty of assists again in the 2020/21 campaign. Photo: Pete Norton
7. CM: Jaakko Oksanen
Peterborough raid Brentford's seemingly endless supply of young talent to bring the Finland youth international in on loan. He slots straight into the midfield. Photo: Alex Burstow
8. CM: Louis Reed
Now worth over £1m, the promising midfielder partners Oksanen in a central midfield duo. Photo: Alex Pantling