Peterborough United Under 21s are back in action on Friday afternoon as they look to host Birmingham City at the Weston Homes Stadium (2pm).
Peterborough United Under 21s return to action for the second time this week, looking to bounce back from the defeat to Charlton Athletic, with the Blues up next as the games programme quickly draws to a close.
Irrespective of the results in our remaining two matches, our young boys in blue are guaranteed a top seven finish, which marks improvement on last season when Ryan Semple’s side fell eight points behind our current standing.
Birmingham are winless in their last two since beating Fleetwood Town on the coast, last falling to a 5-1 defeat to Swansea City.
Our Under 21s settled for a point at St. Andrew’s @Knighthead Park in the reverse fixture, with Will Blackmore, George Nevett and Donay O’Brien-Brady among the starters in the second city.
TEAM NEWS
The group will be a mix of Under 18s and Under 21s, with the exception of a few trialists who will be monitored in preparation for next season.
THE OPPOSITION
Birmingham sit ninth in the northern section, having picked up 28 points from 29 matches. Steve Spooner’s young Blues have seen eight victories, four draws and 17 defeats over the course of the term, putting them in the lower reaches of the table. The Blues have had an underwhelming campaign by their standards, sitting seven league positions worse off than last year, when they came runners-up to Sheffield United.
FROM THE MANAGEMENT
Head of Recruitment, Analysis and PDP Coach Sam Gaughran said: "It’s the last home game of the season for the boys, and we will be looking to bounce back from the last couple of games to end the season on a high against what will be a tough opposition.”
UPDATES
Updates of the game will be available on The Posh Academy X account.
STREAMING
Posh+ subscribers can watch the game free of charge with non-subscribers able to watch the action for £3. You can buy a match pass here
VENUE
The fixture will take place at the Weston Homes Stadium. Admission is free for season ticket holders with admission at £3 for adults and £1 for concessions. Tickets can be gained at the Ticket Office. The Kings Power Solutions Stand is open.