All you need to know ahead of our trip down south on Tuesday night
- Peterborough United vs Huddersfield Town preview
- Tickets will be available on the day at the Weston Homes Stadium
- Broadcast on Sky Sports via the Red Button and iFollow HTAFC
Huddersfield Town are straight back into Sky Bet Championship action this week as we make our way down south to Peterborough United’s Weston Homes Stadium on Tuesday 2 November for a 7.45pm kick-off.
Town will go into the game full of confidence after beating Millwall late on at the John Smith’s Stadium thanks to captain Jonathan Hogg’s glancing header, leaving the Club sat fifth in the Sky Bet Championship.
Peterborough United will enter the game having suffered defeat 3-0 away at the Liberty Stadium against Swansea City in their last outing, but had won both of their two matches versus QPR and Hull City previous to that 2-1.
THE OPPOSITION
Having been promoted from League 1 in second place behind Hull City, it’s been a tough reintroduction to life in the Sky Bet Championship for Peterborough.
Currently sat in 20th place having won just four times so far this season, their form has improved of late with two wins in their last three outings.
An unfavourable goal difference is a worry having conceded 30 times this season, but their attack is beginning to fire with Siriki Dembélé a real standout for them going forward.
Managed again by Darren Ferguson, the former Preston North End and Doncaster Rovers head coach is now in his third stint with Peterborough, having been at the Club between 2007-2009 and 2011-2015 previously.
ONES TO WATCH
Jonson Clarke-Harris
Having made 11 appearances this season – nine starts and two as a substitute – Clarke-Harris has contributed two goals and two assists for Peterborough so far this campaign. An important figure in their attacking build-up play, he has a good feel for the game on top of his strong finishing. Good at playing off the cuff and bringing his other forwards in to attacks, he is a player that Town should be wary of when he’s on the pitch – whether that’s from the start or off the bench.
Sammie Szmodics
An attacking midfielder with two goals to his name already this season, Szmodics has made 12 appearances for Peterborough so far this season. Including eight starts. Having joined the club after a strong season on loan from Bristol City, he is a graduate of the Colchester United academy, where he spent the first 17 years of his career progressing through the ranks before becoming an established member of their first team. A smart attacking player, he will look to play between the lines and set up the Peterborough forwards on the break.
Siriki Dembélé
Having burst in to life in the past few matches, Dembélé has flown to the top of Peterborough’s goal scoring charts having notched four for the season. With two of his four goals coming in their last three matches, he’s a man in form, with his pace and skill a real asset to Peterborough as they’ve begun to play more on the break and rely on the natural speed of their attackers. A strong carrier of the ball with a terrifically high work rate, he will be difficult to track and keep hold of, but Town will be careful to limit his involvement on the game with his threat clear for all to see.
TEAM NEWS
There are no fresh injury concerns for Huddersfield after the weekend’s game against Millwall, whilst the team remain without long-term absentees Jordan Rhodes, Pipa, Alex Vallejo, Ryan Schofield and Aaron Rowe.
You can hear about Town’s team news in full by watching Carlos Corberán’s latest press conference, embedded below on HTTV.
KIT
Town are set to play in our beach glass third kit at the Weston Homes Stadium. With further stock due soon, you can pre-order your own by CLICKING HERE.
TICKETS
Town fans can buy tickets on match day from the Peterborough United Ticket Office but prices will be increased by £2 on the day, which is reflected below.
Adults - £30
Over-65s - £25
Under-22s - £21
Under-18s - £13
Under-12s - £7
Disabled supporters should pay their relevant price class and will receive a companion ticket free of charge.
Please be aware that the Weston Homes Stadium is a cashless venue. There will be no cash on the turnstiles and cash will not be accepted at the Ticket Office, food kiosks or club shop.
TRAVEL
Coach travel to Peterborough costs £18.00 and departure is scheduled for 3.30pm on Tuesday 2 November. To purchase your travel, please CLICK HERE.
HOW TO WATCH
The match has been selected for Red Button broadcast by Sky Sports, and will be available via the Sky Sports Arena channel.
The game has also been selected as a co-exclusive broadcast, so you can watch it on iFollow HTAFC!
You can buy a match pass for £10 in the UK – CLICK HERE to get yours now.
PREVIEW SHOW
You can watch or listen to the HTTV Preview Show for free via YouTube or Spotify, which are both embedded in this piece! The perfect accompaniment for your travel to the game, HTTV is the home of all of our press conferences and the pre and post-game shows.
