Initially, Peterborough made a fine start to their first season back in League One, winning four of their first five games, but four defeats on the bounce has seen their campaign spiral badly out of control. Only one of those losses came on home soil, but Posh will need to play far better than in recent weeks to avoid a fifth straight setback. Less than four weeks ago, Port Vale trailed the home side by eight points, but a second win on the bounce will see them climb above Peterborough in the standings. But the away side have a dreadful recent record on Posh soil, tasting victory just twice on their last 18 visits. 1:1
Peterborough have lost their last 4 matches (League One). Peterborough have seen over 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 home matches against Port Vale in all competitions. Peterborough have lost with a 1 goal margin in their last 4 matches (League One). Peterborough have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches against Port Vale in all competitions.
Jack Marriott could return to the side after netting in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday. Peterborough remain without Ollie Norburn and Harvey Cartwright through injury. Port Vale have no injury concerns and could be unchanged from beating Shrewsbury, although Dennis Politic is pushing for a start following his EFL Trophy hat-trick.