Peterborough United's opponents, Mansfield Town, are facing a fitness crisis ahead of their League One clash at the Weston Homes Stadium. Nigel Clough's team will be without several key players, including George Maris, who picked up a knock in the first half of their EFL Trophy loss to Manchester City U21s. Clough is unsure if Maris will be fit to play, but is hopeful that one or two of his absentees will return for the match.
What happened?
Mansfield Town's EFL Trophy loss to Manchester City U21s was a disappointing one, with the Stags missing numerous opportunities to take the lead. Despite this, Clough is eager to push on against Peterborough United and is confident that his team will be able to bounce back from their loss.
Why it matters for Peterborough United
Peterborough United's League One campaign is off to a slow start, with the team currently sitting 23rd in the table. They will be looking to pick up their first win of the season against Mansfield Town, and will be hoping that their opponents' fitness crisis will give them an advantage.
What comes next?
The match between Peterborough United and Mansfield Town is set to take place on Saturday at the Weston Homes Stadium. With both teams looking to bounce back from disappointing losses, it promises to be an exciting encounter. League standing: 23rd in League One, 0 pts, 0W-0D-1L from 1 games, recent form L. Goals this season: 0 scored, 2 conceded (-2 goal difference). Title race: 3 points behind leaders Huddersfield.
