Peterborough United vs Huddersfield Town: Preview, Predictions, Team News, Lineups
Peterborough United will host Huddersfield Town at the Weston Homes Stadium this Saturday. Both teams are looking to strengthen their positions in the League One playoff race. With several points separating the top six contenders, this match serves as an important phase in the pursuit of postseason football.
Match Preview
Since taking over in October, Peterborough’s new manager, Luke Williams, has revitalized the team’s performance. Under his leadership, they have achieved 11 victories in 19 matches across all competitions. However, they recently experienced a setback, losing 1-0 to Stevenage due to a late goal. This highlighted the challenges in League One.
Harry Leonard has been a standout player for Peterborough, scoring eight goals and providing four assists this season. His contributions will be crucial as the team aims to return to winning ways. Despite some inconsistency, they recorded an impressive six-game unbeaten streak before the New Year.
Huddersfield’s Recent Performance
Huddersfield Town arrives in Peterborough with confidence, having won their last two matches against promotion rivals Luton Town and Bradford City. Their latest victory featured a stunning goal from Ryan Ledson, who scored from halfway in a 1-0 win against Luton.
Despite their recent successes, Huddersfield has faced challenges, including red cards for Alfie May and Marcus McGuane, which could disrupt their momentum. However, new manager Liam Manning has led the team to three wins in their last five outings. Historically, Huddersfield has fared well against Peterborough, remaining unbeaten in five of the last six encounters.
Team News
- Peterborough United: Defender Peter Kioso is set to start alongside Tom Lees and George Nevett. Harry Leonard will likely lead the attack, supported by Matthew Garbett, Jimmy Morgan, and Kyrell Lisbie.
- Huddersfield Town: The team will be missing defenders Jack Whatmough and Sean Roughan, along with midfielders Antony Evans and Herbie Kane. Manager Manning might maintain the lineup that won against Bradford, with Cameron Humphreys partnering Ledson in midfield.
Projected Lineups
| Peterborough United | Huddersfield Town |
|---|---|
| Bass | Nicholls |
| Kioso, Lees, Nevett, Johnston | Balker, Low, Wallace |
| Collins, Khela | Gooch, Ledson, Humphreys, McGuane, Mumba |
| Garbett, Morgan, Lisbie | Harness |
| Leonard | Radulovic |
Prediction
Given Peterborough’s home advantage and offensive capabilities, they will pose a significant threat to Huddersfield. However, Huddersfield’s recent improvements and ability to win tight matches may ultimately give them the upper hand. A predicted final score is Peterborough United 1, Huddersfield Town 2.
