The Opposition: Peterborough United (H)

The Opposition: Peterborough United (H)
All you need to know about Saturday's opponents

February 2nd 2023FGR Media

Duncan Ferguson will take charge of Forest Green at The Bolt New Lawn for the first time on Saturday as Peterborough United make the trip to Nailsworth.

Rovers will be looking to get their first win under the new boss - but Posh are standing in the way. Here is everything you need to know about Saturday's opponents.

IN THE DUGOUT - DARREN FERGUSON

Ferguson was appointed as Peterborough boss for a fourth time at the start of January, following the departure of Grant McCann.

The Scotsman has taken charge of over 445 games during his numerous spells at Posh. His record at London Road is seriously impressive - gaining three promotions with the Cambridgeshire side, two of which from League One.

In his 328 games managed in League One, Ferguson averages nearly 1.6 points per game. There aren't many more savvy operators in the division than the 50-year-old, who will be hoping to make it a fourth promotion with Posh.

KEY MAN - JONSON CLARKE-HARRIS

A seasoned goalscorer at this level, Clarke-Harris is the most prolific player in League One this season with 15 goals.

The last time Clarke-Harris was in League One, he bagged 31 goals to fire Posh to the Championship - and his record in the second-tier last season was also impressive, with 12 goals in 32 starts.

The 28-year-old scored and assisted in Posh's 4-1 win over Rovers back in October. He recently went three consecutive games without scoring - but bagged a brace against Portsmouth last time out.

JANUARY BUSINESS

Posh haven't been too active in the January window - although they have bought in a couple of additions to strengthen the squad.

Goalkeepers Lucas Bergstrom and Harvey Cartwright returned to Chelsea and Hull City respectively, with Ferguson snapping up Burnley shot-stopper Will Norris on a loan deal until the end of the season.

Posh have also added Swansea loanee Nathanel Ogbeta to their ranks. The full-back made his debut in Peterborough's 2-1 win over Portsmouth.

On deadline day, Posh announced the signing of prolific striker Kabongo Tshimanga. The 25-year-old - who scored 24 goals in 27 appearances for Chesterfield last season - has joined Peterborough on loan from the Spireites, but Posh have an obligation to buy him at the end of the season.