Posh player ratings

AARON CHAPMAN

He blundered for the first goal, but had very little direct action to deal with thereafter .................. 5

JASON NAISMITH

Defended soundly, but hardly given the opportunity to get forward ................................ 6

TYLER DENTON

Scratchy full debut. Found it hard to shore up his side of the defence ............................................. 5

RHYS BENNETT

Recovered from a shaky start to get a grip on QPR’s lively forwards .......................................... 6

RYAN TAFAZOLLI

One goal-saving tackle on Conor Washington capped a strong night for the centre-back ........ 7

ALEX WOODYARD

Chased shadows for most of this match. Posh were often outnumbered in midfield ................. 5 MATT O’HARA

A disappointingly quiet 90 minutes. No forward threat, hardly seen in possession ...................... 5

SIRIKI DEMBELE

Once switched back to the wing there were flashes of his undouted potential. Could keep things simpler at times ....................................... 7

JOE WARD

Kept crossing the ball to the goalkeeper even though he had a big striker to aim at .................. 5

CALLUM COOKE

Failed to take advantage of his first start in a revamped line-up. Substituted at the break ...... 5

IVAN TONEY

Battled gamely, but received little central support and the supply from the wings was poor ............ 5

Substitutes

Jason Cummings (for Cooke, 46 mins) George Cooper (for Ward, 72 mins) Matt Godden (for Toney, 76 mins) AARON CHAPMAN

One fine stop towards the end of the game was all he needed to do. Kicked the ball a long way ........ 7

JASON NAISMITH

Defensively solid and disciplined. Not required to go forward too often .......................................... 7

COLIN DANIEL

Another strong showing including fine tackles and blocks. Unlucky to concede a penalty .......... 7

RHYS BENNETT

One half of a formidale-looking centre-back pairing. Big, strong, good in the air .................... 7

RYAN TAFAZOLLI

Cruised through the game thanks to excellent positioning and aerial dominance ...................... 7

ALEX WOODYARD

Posh have found a top-notch defensive midfielder. Strong choice as skipper also ............................ 8

SIRIKI DEMBELE

Dazzling in the first-half when he had a hand in all three goals. Very encouraging from a very talented young winger ....................................... 8

JOE WARD

Played his part offensively and defensively. Goes about his business quietly and efficiently ........... 7

MATT GODDEN

Looked sharp again. Always on the move and was on the spot to score from close range ................ 7

JASON CUMMINGS

Took his first Posh goal well. Signs of a decent strike partnership with Godden already ............ 7

Substitutes used

Callum Cooke: (for Dembele, 86 mins) Ivan Toney: (for Cummings, 72 mins) Josh Yorweth: (for Godden, 90 mins)