A look ahead to the Bank Holiday Monday meeting with Exeter City (3pm).
Peterborough United welcome Exeter City to the Weston Homes Stadium on Bank Holiday Monday (3pm) with Darren Ferguson’s men looking to cement their spot in the Sky Bet League One top six ahead of the final run of five fixtures.
The Grecians have a tough run-in, facing plenty of sides in the promotion mix and put up a spirited display against Bolton Wanderers at St. James Park on Friday, going down 1-0 to a first half strike. Exeter came from behind to secure a very late 3-2 victory in the return fixture earlier in the campaign.
TEAM NEWS
Posh were in training on Saturday for a warm-down following the 3-0 win at Shrewsbury Town with the exception of midfielder Jack Taylor who was given a day off to spend with his new-born child after an emotional seven days.
Jeando Fuchs, Ben Thompson, Joel Randall and Kell Watts didn’t travel to Shropshire on Good Friday and will be hopeful of inclusion in the 18, although Darren Ferguson hinted that there isn’t anyone currently struggling with injury following that victory over Shrewsbury.
Sonny Cox is pushing for a start for the Grecians after coming off the bench for the final 20 minutes. The Academy graduate could be one of a number of changes that Gary Caldwell may make to the starting line-up with Jake Caprice another who could come into the XI.
ONE TO WATCH
With former Posh attacking midfielder Jevani Brown unavailable due to an off the pitch incident, the goals of Sam Nombe (pictured below) have been key. The former Milton Keynes Dons front man is the leading scorer at St. James Park, he is quick, offers good movements and comes alive in the penalty area, as he proved in the 3-2 victory for Exeter over Posh earlier in the campaign.
FROM THE GAFFER
“I like the way that Exeter play. When I was taking my break from management, I actually watched them in the opening few weeks against Lincoln City and was impressed with their performance. I think they should be very happy with what they have done this year, they got promoted last term and they haven’t had any issues holding their own at this level. Sam Nombe is a very good player, they have good options in midfield and we know that we will have to play well to win the game,” Darren Ferguson said.
TICKET NEWS
Tickets are on sale at www.theposhtickets.com and via the Weston Homes Stadium Box Office. Exeter fans will be accommodated in the away section of the Main North Stand. The Deskgo Stand is closed for this particular fixture.
POSH+
Match passes are available to purchase for £10 for domestic and overseas subscribers with audio passes available worldwide for £2.50.
PLAYED FOR BOTH
Jevani Brown is unavailable due to off the pitch issues while Joel Randall (pictured below centre), who joined Posh from Exeter City, has found first team opportunities limited this season. Among the other players to have played for both clubs include;
Nicky Ajose (pictured below right), Ian Benjamin, Jon Cornforth, Colin Daniel, Arron Davies, Andy Donaldson (pictured below left), Mathew Gill, Ronnie Jepson, Paul Jones, Alan Kimble, Garry Kimble, Richard Logan, Tom Nichols, Bobby Olejink, Rueben Reid, Christy Pym, Ronnie Robinson, Darren Roberts and Andy Woodman.
CLASSIC CONTEST
Back in 2013, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (pictured below) was on target for Posh in a 2-0 win over Exeter City in the Emirates FA Cup at the Weston Homes Stadium. You can watch highlights of that game here;
KIT COLOURS
Posh will be wearing the blue home kit for the fixture.
MATCH COVERAGE
If you can’t make the game, you can follow all of the action in a number of ways.
- Live match updates on our official Twitter feed @theposh.
- Behind the scenes coverage and updates on our official Instagram story.
- Keep up to date with minute-by-minute updates on our Live Match Centre here.
- Download the official Peterborough United app to get all of the action direct to your smartphone.
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
The match referee is Charles Breakspear.