Player verdicts

CHRISTY PYM

The goalkeeper was redundant in the first-half, but he kept his concentration levels high to make a couple of safe stops in the latter stages ......... 7

NATHAN THOMPSON

Picked up a thigh injury after 10 minutes .......... 6

MARK BEEVERS

The captain was dominant in the middle of a back three, keeping dangerous Daryl Murphy quiet for the entire 90 minutes. Missed a great headed chance to score against his old club though ..... 8

FRANKIE KENT

Playing on the left of a back three can’t come easy to a right-footed player, but the young centre-back barely put a foot wrong. Carried the ball out of defence well ............................... 8

JOE WARD

Well suited to the wing-back role, but needs to brush up on his crossing on this evidence . ...... 6

DAN BUTLER

Followed up an excellent display in the previous game with another strong effort here. Excellent outlet wide on the left and he defended well, stopping many crosses at source .................... 7

ALEX WOODYARD

The former skipper has made a solid return to the starting line-up. He is better at breaking up play than creating chances which is not ideal against the weaker sides ................................. 6

LOUIS REED

Superb cross for the only goal and he generally played pretty well. His reading of the game enables him to make many interceptions and his passing range is decent ................................... 7

SERHAT TASDEMIR

Thrust into action behind the front two and let no-one down on his first Football League start. He has fast feet and he is strong, but he needs to move the ball on more quickly . ......................... 6

IVAN TONEY

Another quality finish from the big man who was a handful for opponents all game again. His attitude is spot-on and the value of his defensive work shouldn’t be under-estimated ................ 7

MO EISA

Missed the chances to seal victory in the firsthalf. He was buffeted by the visitors all game and eventually withdrawn . ..................................... 5

Subs used

NIALL MASON (for Thompson, 14 mins)

An early arrival from the bench and played very well on the right of a back three. Covered the wing-back particularly impressively ............... 8

RICKY-JADE JONES (for Eisa, 74 mins)

His pace and work ethic is very useful in the latter stages of a game ..................................... 6

MARCUS MADDISON (for Tasdemir, 74 mins) Hardly had a kick .............................................. 6