City travel to Peterborough this weekend, looking to continue our impressive League One form.
The Imps have lost just once in the league this season and head into Saturday’s clash on the back of a strong Carabao Cup showing against Chelsea.
Imps’ Momentum Building
Michael Skubala’s side currently sit third in the table, with consistency and resilience defining their start to the campaign. Our only defeat so far came away at AFC Wimbledon on the second weekend of the season a man down, but since then we have put together a run that suggested we might be top six candidates.
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson has been quick to highlight the challenge his players will face when the Imps arrive.
“Lincoln will be a tough nut to crack,” Ferguson told Peterborough Today. “They have a real identity and it’s clear they have worked hard on a way of playing that has seen them enjoy an excellent start to the season. They have some really good players as well.
“They are happy to let the opposition have the ball and they are very good in transition and from set-pieces, but we will set out to play our own game.
“We will obviously go into the game with more confidence and belief after two wins in a row, but we will have to play with real quality and determination to get the better of a very strong side.
“We need to get control of the game, while also respecting the opposition.”
Team News in the Opposition Camp
Posh have had a horrible start to the season, but come into the fixture buoyed by back-to-back league wins over Wycombe Wanderers and Plymouth Argyle. Ferguson will also be boosted by the return of winger Abraham Odoh after injury, while Klaidi Lolos and Kyrell Lisbie have recovered from illness.
However, Declan Frith remains sidelined with a knee issue that could keep him out for another month, while both Jacob Mendy and Chelsea-loanee JJ Morgan are expected to be pushed beyond the 60-minute mark, having been withdrawn early in recent matches.
“It’s good to have Abraham back,” Ferguson added. “We need as many options as possible. It’s also fair to expect more minutes from Jacob and JJ, but the subs have been vital to the two wins we have managed. It has been a real squad effort.
“Unfortunately Declan went for a scan which showed his problem hasn’t cleared up as quickly as we had expected. He will have another scan in 10 days, but it might now be another month before he plays.”
The Imps are expected to be backed by a 2,000-strong travelling support, hopeful of seeing a first win at Posh since December 2006.
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