SOUTHEND United manager Chris Powell has made six changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon’s clash at Peterborough United.

Elvis Bwomono has replaced Jason Demetriou, who is on international duty with Cyprus, at right-back while Taylor Moore has returned at the heart of the back four with Michael Turner dropping to the bench.

Michael Kightly, Dru Yearwood and Sam Mantom have all been brought into the team across the midfield with Stephen McLaughlin and Luke Hyam dropping out along with Harry Lennon who misses out with a groin problem.

The final change comes in attack where Charlie Kelman will partner Simon Cox as Harry Bunn drops down onto the bench where he is joined by teenage striker Emile Acquah.

Southend United: Oxley, Bwomono, Moore, Kiernan, Hart, Mantom, Yearwood, Dieng, Kightly, Cox, Kelman

Subs: Bishop, Turner, White, Hyam, Bunn, Hutchinson & Acquah