Oldham Athletic AFC vs Peterborough United preview - Oldham striker Jonathan Forte banned for Peterborough clash

Posted Friday, September 11, 2015 by PA

Oldham striker Jonathan Forte is suspended for Saturday's Sky Bet League One clash with Peterborough.

Forte is beginning a three-match ban for his sending-off in last week's first league loss of the season against Bradford.

He could be replaced by on-loan Leicester forward Simonas Stankevicius, who should be available after returning from international duty with Lithuania Under-21s.

Midfielder Carl Winchester is pushing to return after a groin injury but captain Liam Kelly (knee) and striker Jake Cassidy (ankle and leg) are long-term absentees.

Caretaker manager Grant McCann will send Peterborough into battle for the first time following Dave Robertson's departure in the wake of last Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Southend.

McCann will be without midfielder Michael Bostwick, who is suspended after reaching five bookings for the season, four of them in his last four appearances.

However, his hand could be strengthened by the return from international duty of DR Congo defender Gabi Zakuani and England Under-20s midfielder Jermaine Anderson.

Michael Smith resumed after a back problem last weekend, and he could be joined in the squad by fellow defender Kgosi Ntlhe following his recovery from a toe injury.