Nathan Thompson and Reece Brown were on target for Posh as Town again struggled to create much in front of goal. Here are our player ratings...
1. Steve Arnold
Conceded two but both goals were excellent finishes and he made a string of fine saves to keep the scoreline down, the best of which saw him at full stretch to tip Clarke-Harris' curling shot around the post... 7.5 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
2. Michael Harriman
Replaced Racic in the back three and was one player to emerge from the game with credit. Little got past him and kept things tight as Posh instead caused the majority of their problems down the opposite side of the pitch... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
3. Cian Bolger
Won his headers against Clarke-Harris and produced a couple of big blocks in the six-yard box, but Posh found far more joy on the deck with Dembele just too hot to handle... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
4. Fraser Horsfall
A frustrating return to the side after injury. He was regularly overloaded as Posh frequently attacked in the channel between him and Mills in the first-half... 5