Posh player ratings

CONOR O’MALLEY

Survived one silly dash from his line. No fault with the goals, but kicked indifferently ....................... 5

JASON NAISMITH

Started the game poorly and never really recovered. A couple of strong runs forward ...... 4

TYLER DENTON

He was as good as anyone defensively, but his forward passing was erratic .............................. 5

RHYS BENNETT

Horrible performance. Barely won a significant challenge and panicked in possession ................ 4

RYAN TAFAZOLLI

Playing with a niggle and never looked comfortable in this game .................................... 5

ALEX WOODYARD

His workrate sets a fine example to others, but he needs better ball players around him ................. 6 LOUIS REED

Shocking error for the second Scunthorpe goal and that capped a poor all-round performance..4

JOE WARD

Awful backpass led to the early goal and he failed to recover. His worst performance of a decent season so far ....................................................... 4

MARCUS MADDISON

One fine cross among a pile of inaccurate rubbish. Ran around, got nowhere ..................... 4

SIRIKI DEMBELE

A persistent effort in an unfamilar position. Two fine crosses demanded a goal ............................ 6

IVAN TONEY

Was due a less than excellent performance. Tries to do too much himself when team struggles ..... 5

Subs used

Matt Godden: (for Ward, 60 mins). George Cooper: (for Reed, 60 mins). Jason Cummings: (for Tafazolli, 76 mins). CONOR O’MALLEY

Kept his concentration well enough to make some fine stops when required. Encouraging .... 7

JASON NAISMITH

Kept a dangerous opponent very quiet despite the need for a pre-match pain-killing injection ... 7

TYLER DENTON

Improved the left-hand side of the defence just by not making any rash decisions . ........................... 7

RHYS BENNETT

Defended his box well in the second-half and found time to claim a goal .................................... 7

RYAN TAFAZOLLI

A very comfortable afternoon once getting to grips with a lively substitute ................................ 7

ALEX WOODYARD

A revelation in a more advanced midfield role. Pressed well and passed accurately ................... 7

JOE WARD

Missed a sitter in the second-minute, but settled down to play steadily. Good engine . ..................... 7

MARCUS MADDISON

Two assists from quality set-piece deliveries. Not always in the game, but dynamic when involved . 7

SIRIKI DEMBELE

Terrific effort playing as a striker. His pace unsettled the defence and unlucky not to score. 8

IVAN TONEY

Awesome display and not just because he claimed a second hat-trick of the month. Workrate, attitude and defensive play all outstanding ........ 9

Subs used

Matt Godden: (for Dembele, 81 mins). Mark O’Hara: (for Maddison, 87 mins). Jason Cummings: (for Toney, 90 + 3 mins).