Player verdicts

DAI CORNELL

Kept his place ahead of a new goalkeeper signing, but beaten badly from distance for the first goal. Made some good saves, but the damage had been done ...................... 6

NATHAN THOMPSON

Started at right-back, but moved to right centre-back after 25 minutes. Defended okay until slicing into his own net. Passed the ball poorly........................................... 5

BALI MUMBA

A bright start to the game, but caught in possession for the second goal and retreated into his shell thereafter ........... 5

JOSH KNIGHT

Caught the eye with some strong attacking runs,butalsocaughtoutofpositionattimes particularly after Posh switched to three at the back.................................................... 6

RONNIE EDWARDS

Rushed in possession and so often had to turn back. A reluctance to use his left foot didn’t help. A tough afternoon defensively5

OLIVER NORBURN

Cautioned early, but played with discipline from then on. Tried to get his teammates moving. Steady all round display .............. 6

JORGE GRANT

Played in a more advanced position and responded with a quality goal. Pushed deeper second half and he suffered ......... 6

HARRISON BURROWS

Looks well off the pace currently. Beaten to most 50/50s and no quality in possession 4

JACK TAYLOR

Moved away from the tip of the diamond and did okay in the first-half when he played a part in the Posh goal. Faded and substituted. .............................................. 5

SIRIKI DEMBELE Aweirdafternoon.Limpedoutofthewarmup,gavetheballawayconstantlyandsubbed when manager lost patience with him ..... 5

SAMMIE SZMODICS Ranhardandgavehisallasyou’dexpect,but there is no sign of an end product, which is also what we’ve come to expect ............... 5

Subs used

Jonson C-Harris (for Dembele, 59 mins). No service, no impact ............................... 5 Ricky-Jade Jones (for Taylor, 66 mins). Ran hard, understandably rusty .............. 5 Kwame Poku (for Szmodics, 80 mins) Almost scored straight away ................... 6