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...
5. Joseph Mills
Kept getting dragged infield during the first-half which caused constant problems on the outside, Ward and then Thompson twice got in and eventually United made it count. Limped off with injury... 4.5 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Nicky Adams
Not a surprise he didn't look up to full speed on his first league start of the season. Rarely got the chance to do what he does best and cross the ball, though his free-kick went as close as anyone in the second-half... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Christopher Missilou
Asked to man mark Szmodics but the Peterborough attacker just dragged him out of the game, vacating space in the middle for United, and Dembele in particular, to exploit... 4.5 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Jack Sowerby
Probably the best outfield player wearing claret. Picked up good positions in the first-half and created Town's best chance with a fine cross for Hoskins. One of the few positives to come out of the game... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton