Posh host fellow Sky Bet League One side Cardiff City in the first round of the Emirates FA Cup at the Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon (3pm).
The Luke Williams era begins on Saturday afternoon as Posh welcome Cardiff City to the Weston Homes Stadium in the first round of the Emirates FA Cup (3pm kick-off) and the football gods were always going to conspire to add a different dimension with the former Swansea City boss coming face to face with the Bluebirds in his first game in the dugout.
Cardiff demonstrated their quality in midweek as they went to Championship side Wrexham and came away with a 2-1 victory to progress in the Carabao Cup.
The tie must be played to a finish with extra time and penalties if required.
TEAM NEWS
Posh are definitely without the services of defenders Sam Hughes and Rio Adebisi while winger Cian Hayes is also side-lined. Boss Williams confirmed that George Nevett, Matt Garbett and Jimmy-Jay Morgan are all rated as doubtful for the tie.
The Bluebirds could make changes to their starting line-up following the win over Championship opposition in midweek with experienced striker Calum Robinson pushing for a start.
ONE TO WATCH
Yousef Salech
Yousef Salech joined the Bluebirds in January 2025, putting pen to paper on a four-and-a-half-year contract in South Wales that will run until the summer of 2029. Hailing from Hellerup, Denmark, Selach began his senior career with local club HIK before moving to Brøndby IF in 2021 to play in the Danish Superliga.
After enjoying loan spells with HB Køge and Belgian side SK Beveren, he joined Swedish top flight club IK Sirius in February 2024, scoring eleven goals during their 2024 league campaign. Salech made a crucial contribution during his first four months as a Bluebird, scoring nine goals in all competitions during the second half of the 2024/25 season.
FROM THE MANAGER
"i am looking forward to the game! It has been a busy few days, getting to know everyone and working with the players, on Saturday I am just looking for a team that will put everything on the line for the club. Cardiff are a good club, I had many battles with them when I was in charge of Swansea City and it will be good to see some familiar faces," Williams said.
TICKET NEWS
Admission to the game is cheaper for season ticket holders and there is also a saving to be made for non-season ticket holders if they purchase tickets in advance. You can buy tickets here
Cardiff City fans will be accommodated in the away section of the Kings Power Solutions Stand with the GH Display Stand closed for this tie. Cardiff have sold just over 500 tickets in advance.
Season ticket holders (in advance)
Adults: £15
Seniors 65+/U24s: £12
Under 18s: £8
Under 14s: £5
Non Season ticket holders (in advance)
Adults: £18
Seniors 65+/U24s: £15
Under 18s: £10
Under 14s: £6
Match Day
Adults: £20
Seniors 65+/U24s: £17
Under 18s: £12
Under 14s: £8
FAN ZONE
The BMW Sycamore Fan Zone will be open from 12pm with live coverage of Championship fixture Leicester City v Blackburn Rovers on the big screen, freestyler Jack Dean in attendance as well a facepainter.
KIT COLOURS
Posh will be in their home kit, which you can purchase here
MATCH REFEREE
Sebastien Stockbridge is the match referee.
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