Posh player ratings

CONOR O’MALLEY

Good early save settled the Irishman on his debut. One slip-up apart, he was useful with his feet and distribution when pressed . ............................... 7

ANDREW HUGHES

Solid display in his first start this term. Dogged defending and creativity going forward . ........... 7

JACK BALDWIN

Only occasionally troubled. Still modelling his game on John Stones, so never a dull moment. . 6

RYAN TAFAZOLLI

Defensively sound and gave Southampton’s defence a torrid time at set-pieces . ................... 7

LEO DA SILVA LOPES

Came alive after the break, whipped in a peach of a cross that went begging . ................................ 7

CHRIS FORRESTER

Bit wasteful early on with the ball, but confidence soon oozed back ................................................. 6

MICHAEL DOUGHTY Did all the basics well and took over Anthony Grant’s role of being a pain in the Saints’ backside. Replaced by Anderson on the hour . ................... 6

GWION EDWARDS

Tight decision from linesman denied him a late goal. His work rate up and down the pitch was superb ................................................................ 7

MARCUS MADDISON

Almost a full house on the Maddison bingo card. Great corners, rubbish corners, superbly struck spot-kick, best player on the pitch. Only petulance missing, but who’s complaing about that? ......... 8

JUNIOR MORIAS

Ran Saints ragged. A lung-bursting display up top . ..................................................................... 8

IDRIS KANU

This lad is the unsung hero of the night. Energy, pace, skill and a great attitude for one so young. Won his side the penalty. An exciting breakthrough season beckons. 8

SUBS USED

Jermaine Anderson ( for Doughty, 61mins) Jack Marriott (for Morais, 62mins) Liam Shephard (for Da Silva Lopes, 77mins) JONATHAN BOND

Claimed a couple of early crosses and saved some tame shots. Can’t be faulted for the goal ............ 6

STEVEN TAYLOR

Interception led to Edwards scoring the opener. Looked secure for most of the afternoon ........... 6

JACK BALDWIN

A classy display from the back. Allowed too much space by Northampton to pass the ball to the forward players and start the attacks ............... 7

RYAN TAFAZOLLI

Lost a few headers but on the whole defended solidly against a tame forward line .................... 6

LEO DA SILVA LOPES

Squandered a great chance to open the scoring but kept his defensive discipline ........................ 6

MICHAEL DOUGHTY

The midfielder’s classy style suited this match perfectly, with space to roam and pick out passes. Shielded the defence well and supported the forwards, but will be disappointed to have

ANTHONY GRANT

Tenacious from the first minute. A consistent top performer now .................................................. 8

GWION EDWARDS

His magnificent cross should have seen Da Silva Lopes score. Superb run and finish for goal. A constant menace from wing-back .................... 8

MARCUS MADDISON

Delivered some excellent crosses in the first-half and continued to set up great chances for the strikers after the break . ................................... 8

JUNIOR MORIAS

Not as dynamic as the other forwards but Morias held the ball up well . Took his goal well .............. 7

JACK MARRIOTT

His pace caused Northampton’s defenders problems when the game opened up. Six goals in three games ....................................................... 7

SUBS USED

Idris Kanu: (for Morias, 76 mins) Danny Lloyd: (for Marriott, 86 mins) Jermaine Anderson: (for Doughty, 86 mins)