Posh get the new Sky Bet League One campaign underway on Saturday lunchtime with a trip to the Cardiff City Stadium (12.30pm).
Peterborough United travel to the Cardiff City Stadium to face Cardiff City in Sky Bet League One action on Saturday (12.30pm) with the Bluebirds installed as one of the favourites for promotion following relegation from the Sky Bet Championship last term.
It is a tough start on paper for Darren Ferguson's men with Luton Town the second opponents, but after a summer of arrivals and departures, it will be a fresh looking squad that makes the journey to the Cardiff City Stadium.
Posh go into the game on the back of a mixed-bag of results during pre-season with wins over Ipswich Town, Stamford, Peterborough Sports, Boston United and Milton Keynes Dons alongside draws against Kings Lynn Town and Colchester United.
TEAM NEWS
Posh are without the services of goalkeeper Alex Bass, who has been ruled out for six weeks, Will Blackmore, who is recovering from Covid and left-back Rio Adebisi, who is continuing his rehabilitation from a long-term injury.
New signings Vincente Reyes and Klaidi Lolos go straight into the squad after arriving from Norwich City and Bolton Wanderers respectively.
The Bluebirds have not strengthened their squad in terms of arrivals during the summer, but do boast a squad full of Championship players.
MANAGER QUOTES
"It is a tough start, but one that I am looking forward too. I am sure it will be a good atmosphere, it always is at Cardiff, their fans get behind their side and they will want to start with intensity. We have to match that intensity. I have been been happy with the work done in pre-season, we have managed to get new faces into the squad and remained relatively injury free," Darren Ferguson said.
TICKET NEWS
Posh fans will be accommodated in the safe standing section in the corner of the stadium. A total of just over 1,100 have been sold with fans urged to get tickets before the 3pm cut-off period.
TICKET PRICES (In Advance)
Adults: £24
Seniors 60+: £19
Under 22s: £16
Under 16s: £11
WHEELCHAIR TICKET PRICES (In Advance)
Adults: £20
Seniors 60+: £16
Under 22s: £13
Under 16s: £9
TICKET PRICES (Match Day)
Adults: £27
Seniors 60+: £22
Under 22s: £19
Under 16s: £14
WHEELCHAIR TICKET PRICES
Adults: £23
Seniors 60+: £19
Under 22s: £16
Under 16s: £12
OFF SALE DATE
Tickets for this match will go off sale at 3pm on Friday 1st August.
ONE TO WATCH
CALLUM ROBINSON
Callum Robinson (pictured below) joined Cardiff City on September 1st 2022, signing from West Bromwich Albion for an undisclosed fee.
The forward began his career with Aston Villa before joining Preston North End permanently in 2016 following two successful loan spells at Deepdale. In total, he scored 41 goals in 160 matches for the Lilywhites.
Robinson made the move to the Premier League with Sheffield United in 2019, making 16 top flight appearances before joining Albion in January 2020. After helping the Baggies win promotion, he signed for the club on a permanent basis, making 95 outings with a tally of 12 goals and 17 assists.
On the international stage, Callum has earned 37 caps for the Republic of Ireland national team and has scored seven goals since making his debut against Wales at CCS back in September 2018.
KIT COLOURS
Posh will be in the white third strip, which you can purchase here
MATCH OFFICIAL
Benjamin Speedie is the match official.