Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough preview: Darren Ferguson in charge of Posh again
Monday 28 January 2019 17:13, UK
Bristol Rovers could make changes for Tuesday's League One clash with Darren Ferguson's Peterborough.
The loss to Wycombe was followed by a 3-0 Checkatrade Trophy win over Port Vale, which has given boss Graham Coughlan food for thought on selection.
Striker Tom Nichols could come into contention after scoring against Vale.
Defender Rollin Menayese will be allowed to leave on loan, while midfielder Luke Russe has joined Gloucester on loan.
Defender Ryan Tafazolli is Peterborough's only absentee as Ferguson takes charge for the first game of his third spell.
Posh drew 0-0 with Charlton on Saturday and afterwards Steve Evans was sacked as manager, with Ferguson appointed.
Tafazolli will serve the second game of a three-match suspension for his red card against Luton.
There are no injuries, while on-loan Nottingham Forest forward Jason Cummings is no longer part of Posh's plans.
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- Bristol Rovers are winless in their last nine league games against Peterborough (D2 L7) since a 3-2 victory in February 2007.
- Peterborough have only lost one of their last seven Football League visits to Bristol Rovers (W5 D1), losing 3-2 in the 2006-07 League Two campaign.
- Bristol Rovers have failed to score in 13 of their league games this season, including their last three - more than any other side in the division.
- Peterborough have failed to score in four of their last six league games, as many as in their previous 40 games in the league combined.
- Peterborough have scored 28 goals in the second half of League One games this season - more than Bristol Rovers have in first and second halves combined (25).
