Peterborough have received a timely boost with the return to fitness of Joe Ward ahead of their clash against fellow League One promotion chasers Barnsley.

The right-sided player has missed the last eight games after suffering a knee injury in October but has returned to training and could go straight back into the starting line-up.

Ronnie Edwards is available again after serving a one-match ban in the FA Cup defeat by Shrewsbury following his red card against Bristol Rovers the previous weekend.

On-loan goalkeeper Harvey Cartwright (thigh) is still a week away from a return while Ol...