Posh player ratings

CONOR O’MALLEY

A confident display full of excellent handling and good decision-making. Kicked the ball well also on a difficult surface ........................................ 7

JASON NAISMITH

Struck the post early on during a bright Posh start and defended okay against a tricky wide player, especially in the final stages ................. 7

DANIEL LAFFERTY

Steady effort defensively, but hampered by injury so didn’t get forward much ................... 6

BEN WHITE

Overcame the disappointment of an early caution to play solidly ...................................... 7 JOSH KNIGHT

The debutant was looking composed until hobbling off after just 21 minutes .................... 6

ALEX WOODYARD

The skipper has a terrific attitude. Lucky not to concede a penalty , but delivered a couple of superb tackles on the edge of his own area .... 7

KYLE DEMPSEY

Plays with great athleticism, but he doesn’t always keep possession .................................. 6

JOE WARD

Again asked to play in a narrow midfield formation that doesn’t suit his strengths. Gets on with the job without grumbling though ...... 6 MARCUS MADDISON

Set up the Posh goal with some smart thinking at a free-kick. Worked hard, inconsistent delivery at set-pieces ...................................... 7

GEORGE COOPER

Teammates struggled to get him into the game. Substituted after an hour ................................ 5

IVAN TONEY

Good finish won the game. His goal was a reward for perseverence . ............................. 6

Subs used

Ryan Tafazolli: (for Knight , 21 mins) ................ 7 Lee Tomlin: (for Cooper, 60 mins).

Rhys Bennett: (for Lafferty, 71 mins).