The wing-back formation deployed in Saturday’s nervy 3-2 win over Bristol Rovers did free up a Posh forward line which had previously struggled to create chances at the Weston Homes Stadium, but injuries to forward players Ricky-Jade Jones, Bradley Ihionvien and Chris Conn-Clarke have complicated the manager’s selection possibilities. We are assuming Jones will join Conn-Clarke on the sidelines tomorrow.
In any case Posh have won their two previous league One away games this season, and scored six goals, so Ferguson might well have kept faith with that winning formation.
Posh could climb as high as fifth with a win at the Gaughan Group Stadium. Here is the team Ferguson will probably select. We think he will go back to a 4-2-1-3 system.
1. JED STEER
The current Posh number preserved the points with a couple of big saves on Saturday. Photo: Joe Dent
2. SAM CURTIS
The Irish teenager was rested on Saturday, but he has to play in a flat back four at right back. Photo: Joe Dent
4. OSCAR WALLIN
As the more consistent performer the Swede gets the nod over Emmanuel Fernandez as the right centre-back. Photo: Joe Dent