A Marcus Maddison brace and a strike from Josh Knight condemned the Black Cats to a first defeat of the term, while Jack Ross’ side saw two players sent-off. But how did Phil Smith rate the individual performances? Scroll down and click through the pages to see who shone – and struggled – for the Black Cats at the Weston Homes Stadium:
1. Conor McLaughlin - 5
Again asked to play in an unfamiliar position after Denver Hume missed out with an injury. Looked uncomfortable and the Black Cats simply have to strengthen here in the final days of the window. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
2. Jordan Willis - 6
Did not deserve to be on a side that conceded three. DId very little wrong defensively and competed well against a talented strikeforce. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
3. Alim Ozturk - 5
He and Willis defended resolutely in the first half, but was left badly exposed as the away side lost their shape and discipline in a woeful second half. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
4. Grant Leadbitter - 5
Played a couple of passes that opened up the Peterborough defence, but couldn’t exert enough control on the game, particularly in the opening stages of the second half. 5 Photo: FRANK REID