Player verdicts

CHRISTY PYM

Made a terrific save at 0-0 and looks a more composed and authoratitive figure this season7

NATHAN THOMPSON

Cracking finish to claim his first Posh goal and he was an attacking threat for the entire first-half without ever neglecting his defensive duties... 8

MARKBEEVERS

A commanding display from the skipper albeit against a very limited set of forwards.Used his vast experience to cruise through the game .... 7

FRANKIE KENT - His strongest

defensive display of the season so far. He was dominant in the air and always well positioned to clear crosses .............................. 7

DAN BUTLER

A near-faultless performance from the leftback. Kept dangerous Nicky Adams in check and was always an attacking outlet ........................ 8

ETHAN HAMILTON

Picked for this game because of his greater physicaliity and he let no-one down. Kept the ball moving efficiently in midfield............................. 7

REECE BROWN

He was occasionally sloppy in the early stages, but he is a class act in possession and he took his scoring opportunity impressively..................... 7

JOE WARD

Played further forward and revelled in the space others created for him. He wasn’t always accurate in possession, but he was always a threat ................................................................ 7

SAMMIESZMODICS

Surprisingly man marked by the opposition, but he still had his moments. Last season’s Szmodics has yet to appear though.................................. 6

SIRIKI DEMBELE

A dazzling display, particularly in the first half when Cobblers couldn’t get anywhere near him. He dribbled the ball beautifully and with menace, and passed it decisively. Delivered a fine pass for the opening goal................................................................... 9

JONSON CLARKE-HARRIS

A very unselfish display from the powerful striker full of strong hold-up play and neat little lay-offs. Denied a goal from distance by a fine save ................................................................... 7

Substitutes

Ryan Broom ( forSzmodics, 78 mins) Another busy little cameo from the attacking midfielder. Had a hand in the second goal ........................... 7