Peterborough United entertain npower Championship side Cardiff City at London Road in the second round of the Carling Cup this evening (7.45pm).
The Bluebirds, who are set to name Craig Bellamy in their starting line-up, romped to a 4-0 victory over Doncaster Rovers at the weekend, while Posh also scored four, beating Huddersfield Town 4-2.
So both sides scored four at the weekend, Posh have found the back of the net 11 times at London Road in just three matches and the last time the two met in the city, the fixture finished 4-4. Goals are almost guaranteed.
TEAM NEWS
Posh are sweating on the fitness of one or two players ahead of the game tonight with manager Johnson set to leave it late before finalising his line-up.
Gabriel Zakuani has a very slim chance of being involved, while Lee Frecklington and Chris Whelpdale are both out.
Cardiff striker Michael Chopra is out after injuring his ankle in their 4-0 win against Doncaster Rovers. Chopra is joined in the treatment room by defensive pair Kevin McNaughton (hamstring) and Darcy Blake (ankle), who also limped out of the game.
ONE TO WATCH
Craig Bellamy is an obvious choice for this section of the preview. The former Newcastle United and West Ham United front man is on-loan at Cardiff from Manchester City. A full Welsh international, he has blistering pace and is likely to start as a central striker in the absence of Michael Chopra tonight.
MANAGER QUOTES
'Cardiff will provide a very stern test as they have some excellent players and had a very good result at the weekend. Craig Bellamy will be a tough player to keep in check, but hopefully his involvement will put a few more on the gate,' Johnson commented.
TICKET NEWS
The game is not all-ticket. Under 16s will be able to watch the action for just £5 anywhere in the stadium (excluding Executive Suite). Tickets can still be bought online at www.theposhtickets.com for collection at London Road Stadium.
