Town were all over Posh from the word go and Hoskins set them on their way with a delightful finish before he converted from the spot after a foul on Ben Perry. Peterborough defender Tayo Edun also saw red and the home side’s utter misery was compounded by Dara Costelloe’s close-range finish and a late header from Tom Eaves. Here are our player ratings from a sensational afternoon across the border...
5. Nesta Guinness-Walker
Calmness personified throughout. Dominated his defensive duels and was good on the ball. Poku is one of the best players in the league but he hardly featured in the game before being hooked at half-time. Produced a fantastic cross that Costelloe headed narrowly wide and some lovely work created a chance for McGeehan... 9 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Terry Taylor
His form has dipped of late after a great start with Cobblers but this was much more like it. Put on a midfield clinic. The fulcrum of Town's dominance for so much of the game alongside Perry and Pinnock in the middle, dictating things from deep whilst backing up the press. Controlled things very effectively once Town had the extra man... 9 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Ben Perry
His engine and running power is on another level. The decision to play him higher up, almost as a number 10 at times, proved incredibly effective. So sharp when nicking the ball back in advanced areas, as he did on a number of occasions in the first half, leading to chances for team-mates. Smart play to win the penalty and kept it up throughout the second half... 9.5 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Mitch Pinnock
Carried out a hybrid role very effectively, switching between central midfield and wing-back at various stages. Having him operating further up the pitch definitely benefitted Cobblers. Wonderful late free-kick was on a plate for Eaves to head home... 9 Photo: Pete Norton