Peterborough United have lost another midfielder to illness just days before their opening fixture of the new season. The League One side face Boston United on Tuesday, but one key player will miss the trip due to sickness.
What happened?
A Peterborough United midfielder has been added to the absentee list ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Boston United. The club confirmed the player is suffering from illness and will not be available for selection. This comes as Peterborough United, who finished 18th in League One last season with 53 points from 46 games, prepare for their first competitive match of the new campaign.
The absentee list already includes several first-team regulars, leaving manager Grant McCann with tough decisions to make. Peterborough United started pre-season with a 1-0 loss to Cambridge United on Saturday, a result that left fans questioning the squad’s depth before the season kicks off.
Why it matters for Peterborough United
Missing a midfielder so early in the season could disrupt Peterborough United’s plans for a stronger start than last year’s 15 wins, 8 draws and 23 losses. The club conceded 64 goals last season, the fourth-worst defensive record in the division, and will need every available player to turn things around. Their recent form of LDLDL shows inconsistency that McCann must address quickly if they’re to climb away from the relegation battle.
The illness adds to a growing injury list that already includes key defenders and attackers. Peterborough United’s transfer business this summer has been limited, with no new signings announced so far. That leaves the squad threadbare in certain areas, making squad rotation a real concern for McCann as the season edges closer.
What comes next?
Peterborough United travel to Boston United on Tuesday for their first competitive match of the new season. The club’s League One campaign begins with a trip to Lincoln City on August 9, a side they finished 50 points behind last year. With just one pre-season friendly under their belts, McCann’s men will be hoping to start strongly against Boston United to banish last season’s struggles.
Peterborough United’s season kicks off with a real test against Boston United, a club they’ve beaten comfortably in recent meetings. But with illness cutting their options further, every player will need to step up if they’re to avoid another campaign fighting against the drop. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 18th in League One, 53 pts, 15W-8D-23L from 46 games, recent form LDLDL.
