No new injury worries for Peterborough boss Evans

Posted Friday, November 30, 2018 by PA

Steve Evans has no new injury worries when his Peterborough host fellow League One outfit Bradford in the second round of the FA Cup.

The two sides played out a 1-1 draw in League One action a fortnight ago and Evans will be hoping to go one better against the Bantams in the cup, as he returns to the touchline after becoming the first manager to be suspended under new FA rules following four yellow cards for misconduct in the technical area this season.

The Scot has said he will rotate his squad after a three weeks of a busy schedule on three fronts, with former Tottenham centre-back Sebastien Bassong in line to make just his second appearance since joining the club in October.

Jason Cummings, who hit six goals in his first six games for the club, could be handed his first start since the FA Cup first-round win at Bromley as he aims to end an eight-game goalless run.

Bradford, who sit bottom of League One, will hope their fortunes are reversed in the cup competition following a 4-0 loss at Luton in midweek.

Experienced midfielder Karl Henry is likely to retain his place in middle of the park after starting the last two matches since his arrival from Bolton on a free transfer.

Former Peterborough defender Nathaniel Knight-Percival will not be making the trip to the ABAX Stadium as he serves the second of his three-match ban for the red card picked up in the win against Oxford last weekend.

Centre-back Anthony O’Connor could come back in after missing the Luton defeat with a one-match suspension, while Tony McMahon (ribs), Rob Hall (knee) and Shandon Baptiste (shoulder) remain sidelined.