WANDERERS (3-4-2-1).

LUKE SOUTHWOOD…7.5.

Came up with two vital saves in the second half, one at very close range from his own defender Santos, having been a virtual bystander for much of the game.

EOIN TOAL…8.

Captained the team on what was an excellent return. Saw plenty of possession and was positive on the ball.

RICARDO SANTOS…9.

Awesome performance against one of the division’s most potent attacks. Dominated Jones and once again showed his former employers what they are missing.

GEORGE JOHNSTON…8.

Said he wanted to set the tone with his early challenges and did exactly that. Should have scored first half with a header and could have had a penalty too.

JOSH DACRES-COGLEY…8.

Back in his preferred position on the right, Dacres-Cogley didn’t let much in behind him and used the ball really well.

JOSH SHEEHAN…7.

Hardly gave the ball away all afternoon and looked to be enjoying a bit of freedom with Matete sitting deep in front of the back line.

JAY MATETE…8.5.

His best performance of the season by some distance. Broke up play, used the ball sensibly and covered plenty of yards. Big step in the right direction.

SZABI SCHON…8.

Made some excellent runs in behind Dornelly in the first half but also managed to keep Poku very quiet, sticking to defensive duties well.

AARON COLLINS…7.

Should have had at least one goal on the day but kept running and asking for the ball. His best showing to date in this system.

JOHN MCATEE…7.

Like Collins, probably could have made the points safe a lot earlier. Didn’t let up, though, and never gave the Posh defence a moment’s peace.

VICTOR ADEBOYEJO…6.5.

Worked hard had a couple of good opportunities but didn’t quite have the moments that others did in attack.

Subs: Charles 6, 68 – Owes Klaidi Lolos a pint after missing the penalty.

Lolos 75 (for McAtee), Williams 76 (for Schon).

Not used: Arfield, Forrester, Hutchinson, Sharples-Ahmed.

Peterborough United (4-2-3-1): Bilokapic; Curtis, Wallin, Fernandez, Sparkes; DeHavilland, Collins; Poku, Randall, Morthersille; Jones.

Subs: Curtis 64 (for Dornelly), Ihiovien 68 (for Jones), O’Brien-Brady 90+1 (for Randall).

Not used: Hayes, Nevett, Odoh, Steer.

Referee: Ollie Yates 4/10 – Eventually spotted the wrestling which had been going on in the penalty box for many of the previous 14 corners and pointed to the penalty spot. Darren Ferguson was unhappy at his time-keeping but should look closer to home as to why Yates added on an extra minute.

Attendance: 20,022

MAN OF THE MATCH – Ricardo Santos.

Defending on a different level. Made clearances, won headers, timed his challenges perfectly and looked as powerful as you like. A notable return to his very best form.

MOAN OF THE MATCH – Let’s be honest, had Lolos not bundled home the winner we would have been discussing Bolton’s wastefulness in front of goal. A side-note in the end.

MAGIC MOMENT – When ref Ollie Yates stopped play and jogged 20 yards to check the ball placement for a corner, only to realise it was fine and turn back.

ATMOSPHERE – It had been relatively quiet until the second half, after which the Toughsheet was at its very loudest. The roar for the winning goal will live long in the memory.