Guessing game in terms of predicted Doncaster Rovers XI to face Peterborough United

And it's highly likely there will be an experimental feel about the squad as the curtain comes down on the 2025-26 season. Midweek saw Rovers confirm their retained list and whilst Billy Sharp is set for his swansong, the others being released are unlikely to be involved against the Posh.

In terms of injuries, Luke Molyneux will miss out again as he recovers from hernia surgery whilst Tom Nixon (calf) is also absent.

Midfielder Robbie Gotts is doubtful, with an unspecified knock.

Manager Grant McCann was remaining tight-lipped in his pre-match press conference refusing to divulge whether the club's cohort of loanees are still available for selection.

He has however hinted at a clutch of youngsters being involved, with the likes of Bayley McCann and Kasper Williams likely to feature at some point. The manager did however express his disappointment that Alex Pavan, who this week signed his first professional deal, won't be allowed to play.

"The only disappointing thing for me is we can't involve Alex," said McCann. "I'd have liked the fans to see him on Saturday but unfortunately he was on a sort of non-contract when he was with us before. He can't be registered until next season but he's obviously signed his pro contract so hopefully we'll see a bit more of him pre-season.

"I think what you'll see next year is a real core of players underneath and ready to come and step up when called upon. I think we're three players short of having a full under-21s team for next year which is nice to see and good for the future with so many good young players in the building."

Below is our stab at the potential starting XI today - albeit with uncertainty surrounding those loanees.

Predicted XI: Lo-Tutala, Sterry, Pearson, McGrath, Senior, Bailey, Robinson, Lee, McCann, Sharp, Adelakun.

Rovers are set to be backed by a bumper away following in Cambridgeshire, having sold out their 1,500 allocation.