Peterborough United face Neil Warnock's Crystal Palace at London Road on Bank Holiday Monday (5.15pm) in a Coca-Cola Championship fixture, which is being screened live by Sky Sports.
Palace, who were impressive in a 2-0 defeat to big-spending Manchester City in the Carling Cup on Thursday evening, are one of 17 sides who have played in the Premier League that are currently in the Championship.
TEAM NEWS
Posh are without the services of defender Tom Williams due to a groin injury, while Jamie Day (ankle) and Ben Wright (ankle) are also sidelined. Lee Frecklington is pushing for a start after scoring a superb goal in the 2-1 win over Ipswich Town on Tuesday night.
Paul Coutts, who missed that victory due to a slight injury, is the man likely to find himself on the substitutes bench. Chris Whelpdale will be included in the squad for the first time this season after a spell on the sidelines following a hernia operation.
Victor Moses is doubtful for Crystal Palace after suffering an ankle injury during the Carling Cup defeat by Manchester City. Shaun Derry and Darren Ambrose should play despite sickness bugs, but striker Stern John (elbow) is still sidelined.
FORM GUIDE
Posh are still waiting for their first victory in the Championship after defeats to Derby County, West Bromwich Albion and Preston North End, while Palace showed their promise with a 3-1 away win at Ipswich Town. Palace were of course in the thick of it in their defeat to Bristol City when Freddie Sears 'goal' was bizarrely not given, despite the ball clearly crossing the line.
FACTS
Dean Keates needs to score to take his tally of league goals to 50. If selected, midfielders Toumani Diagouraga and Lee Frecklington will be making their 100th league starts. Alan Lee is one goal shy of 100 in his club career.
TICKET INFORMATION
This game is not all-ticket, so fans will be able to pay on the turnstiles. Fans are advised to keep hold of their ticket stub from the game as they will be given priority behind season ticket holders and foreverposh members for the Carling Cup third round clash with Newcastle United.
