Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson is missing a host of players for his side's all-important FA Cup tie with Championship side Colchester.Defenders Tom Williams and Adam Smith and striker Liam Hatch are all cup-tied for the third round clash, while Jamie Day picked up his fifth booking of the season in the Boxing Day clash with Mansfield and the midfielder will now serve a one-match ban.

Striker Danny Crow is a week away from returning from the broken metatarsal that cut short his loan stay with Notts County.

Chris Westwood (knee) remains out for a further three weeks while Shane Blackett (knee) requires further consultation on a knee injury.

The Posh have revealed they are currently trying to sign a goalkeeper but are not expected to have the deal done before Saturday's tie.

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