Posh player ratings

JONATHAN BOND

Another confident performance. Mainly had long range shots to deal with, but he was very safe .... 7

JACK BALDWIN

A shocking mistake for the Southend goal. Other early blunders including a missed goal-scoring chance. Eventually settled down to play well ....... 5

STEVEN TAYLOR

He’s the rock at the back for Posh. He was strong here against a decent set of strikers ................... 7

RYAN TAFAZOLLI

Rock solid on the left side of a back three. Didn’t pass the ball too well though ............................... 7

ANDREW HUGHES

Popped up in the opposition area to help create the Posh equaliser, but that was a rare positive forward move. Defensively sound at wing-back 6

GWION EDWARDS

Started as a right wing-back and it took him a while to become influential. Excellent second half effort and set up the Posh goal with a fine cross . 7

ANTHONY GRANT

Impressive in front of the three-man defence. Timed his tackles and interceptions very well . ... 7

LEO DA SILVA LOPES

Looked athletic and dynamic in central midfield. Didn’t always use the ball well, but an encouraging display from the teenager ............. 7

JERMAINE ANDERSON

Tried as a number 10 and it didn’t really come off. Rarely involved in a decent attacking move ......... 5

MARCUS MADDISON

Grew into a more advanced role, becoming more dangerous as the game wore on. Good set-plays 7

JACK MARRIOTT

In the right place at the right time to save the day with his 10th goal of the season . ........................ 6

SUB USED

Callum Chettle (for Anderson, 77 mins) JONATHAN BOND

Slow to react to the shot that delivered Gillingham victory, but made two cracking saves to keep Posh within touching distance ........................... 6

LIAM SHEPHARD

Looked weak at times, but also played an occasional decent attacking pass ....................... 5

ANDREW HUGHES

Strong defensively, but didn’t offer a lot going forward which was needed in this game ............ 5

STEVEN TAYLOR

Played with great spirit and commitment, but looked one-paced when opponents ran at him .. 6

JACK BALDWIN

Passed the ball well at the start, but never looked secure defensively .............................................. 5

CHRIS FORRESTER

Struggled to find the right pace with his passing and often inaccurate. Looks devoid of confidence

ANTHONY GRANT

Charged about midfield areas with great determination, but not always precise .............. 6

GWION EDWARDS

Head and shoulders above his team-mates. Bright, dashing and creative .............................. 8

MARCUS MADDISON

Double teamed for most of the match and he didn’t like it. Very poor by his standards .............. 4

RICKY MILLER

Continues to struggle at this level. Needs a goal for confidence reasons . ...................................... 4

JACK MARRIOTT

Put the effort in, hit the bar with a quality set piece, but poor in open play ................................. 5

SUBS USED

Leo Da Silva Lopes (for Grant, 59 mins). Idris Kanu: (sub Miller, 75 mins) Danny Lloyd: (for Shephard, 75 mins).