A look ahead to Saturday's Sky Bet League One trip to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road (3pm).
Peterborough United are back on the road this weekend as Luke Williams' side travel to Bloomfield Road to face Blackpool looking to build on a creditable point against automatic promotion hopefuls Cardiff City at the Weston Homes Stadium.
Harry Leonard was on target against the Bluebirds, taking his goal tally to 14 for the season while there was another assist for Kyrell Lisbie who now has 21 goal contributions in all competitions.
Blackpool were beaten 1-0 at Stevenage in their last outing but they did pick up three vital points in their quest to avoid the drop when they overcame Exeter City 1-0 a few days earlier.
TEAM NEWS
Posh could be boosted by the return of Matt Garbett from injury, with the New Zealand international training with the rest of the group on Thursday and Friday ahead of the trip north.
Tom Lees, who was forced off the pitch in the first half against Cardiff City after a nasty gash on his shin, could return to the squad, but Williams will not risk the experienced defender should there be any concern.
Ben Woods was feeling 'sore' following his first start following a calf injury and will be assessed. Sam Hughes, Carl Johnston, Rio Adebisi, Donay O'Brien-Brady are sidelined, while left-back Harley Mills will also be assessed given the amount of minutes he has played following his return from a hamstring injury. Jacob Mendy is on standby should he be rested.
Michael Obafemi is unavailable due to injury for the Seasiders, who could start Tom Bloxham in attack should they shuffle their pack.
ONE TO WATCH
Ashley Fletcher
Experienced forward Ashley Fletcher (pictured below) joined the Seasiders as the Club's second summer signing in 2024 from Watford. The former Manchester United academy graduate, has played in the Premier League and Europa League during his career having broken through with a brilliant loan move at Barnsley during the 2015/16 season, helping the Tykes earn promotion to the Championship via the play-offs.
A former England youth international, Fletcher has vast experience in the EFL with the likes of Watford, Middlesbrough, Sheffield Wednesday and Wigan Athletic. He is the top scorer in the Blackpool squad.
MANAGER QUOTES
"Ian Evatt has gone in there and used his experience. They are well organised, they alter their shape sometimes game to game to try and get a positive result and they will be scrapping for everything. We need a win, we know that, football is only enjoyable when you are winning games," Williams said.
TICKET NEWS
Just over 600 tickets have been sold in advance of the game at Bloomfield Road. Tickets are on sale until 3pm from the Weston Homes Stadium Ticket Office and online at www.theposhtickets.com. Posh fans will be accommodated in the East Stand Seating and Rail Seating to the side. Tickets will also be on sale on the day (cash/card) from the ticket booth located next to the away turnstiles.
KIT COLOURS
Posh will be in the blue home kit for the game, which can be purchased here
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Charles Breakspear is the match referee.
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