Player verdicts

CHRISTY PYM

Much more proactive display from the goalkeeper and one excellent save from a close range header in the second half ........................ 8

NATHAN THOMPSON

Just occasionally found out by the sheer speed of the opposition, but made some great tackles and blocks ................................................................. 8

FRANKIE KENT

Outstanding at the heart of a back three. Won all his headers and made many key interceptions. Very impressive ................................................. 9

DAN BUTLER

Surprisingly deployed on the left of a back three, but performed extremely well until outpaced for the winning goal ................................................. 8

JOE WARD

Came alive in an attacking sense after the break, but the wing-back worked hard for the team throughout .................................... 7

HARRISON BURROWS

Played as a left wing-back and did well, especially when supporting Butler at the back. Moved up and down the pitch impressively .............................. 7

JORGE GRANT

The game rather passed him by, especially in the first-half ............................................................. 6

OLIVER NORBURN

Picked up an early booking and an early injury so withdrawn at the break. It was a tough 45 minutes for him ................................................................ 6

SAMMIE SZMODICS

Struggled at times to get into the game, but he never stopped runnning and he enjoyed some positive attacking moments after the break ...... 7

JACK MARRIOTT

Ran hard in his hour on the pitch, but clearly still working his way up to full fitness. One half chance in the first half when he shot straight at the goalkeeper from 18 yards .................................. 6

JONSON CLARKE-HARRIS

Physically prodigious again. Bullied some powerful defenders to win headers and flicks. Defended set-pieces superbly ........................... 8

Subs used Jack Taylor

(for Norburn, 46 mins)

Made his first appearance of the season as a halftime substitute and although he was quiet the outing would have done him good ...................... 6

Siriki Dembele (for Marriott, 60 mins)

The odd moment of excitement, but Posh couldn’t get him on the ball often enough. A disappointment he couldn’t start the game ....... 6

Josh Knight (for Grant, 81 mins)

Sent on to shore up the midfield which he did competently ....................................................... 6