Peterborough United's defence put in a performance to be proud of against Leyton Orient

By Ben Jones

Published 18th Jan 2025, 18:09 BST

Updated 18th Jan 2025, 19:42 BST

An in-form Leyton Orient were kept very quiet by a much improved Peterborough United defence on Saturday (January 18).

The defence gained the bulk of the best marks in a 0-0 draw, while the attack struggled to create chances to win the game.

Ratings key: 10-Brilliant, 9-Outstanding, 8-Very Good, 7-Good, 6-Okay, 5-Poor, 4- Awful.

Emmanuel Fernandez challenges for the ball late on. Photo: David Lowndes.

1. Peterborough United vs Leyton Orient player ratings

Emmanuel Fernandez challenges for the ball late on. Photo: David Lowndes. Photo: David Lowndes

Hurried while on the ball on a few occasions but had next to nothing to do. 6.

2. NICHOLAS BILOKAPIC

Hurried while on the ball on a few occasions but had next to nothing to do. 6. Photo: David Lowndes

A vast improvement on what Posh have been used to at full back this season. Helped Posh survive spells of pressure and made some very promising runs forward. A good start. 8.

3. TAYO EDUN

A vast improvement on what Posh have been used to at full back this season. Helped Posh survive spells of pressure and made some very promising runs forward. A good start. 8. Photo: David Lowndes

The only survivor of the pre-January defence. Won his battles but gave away possession too often and frustrated passing the ball forward. 7.

4. EMMANUEL FERNANDEZ

The only survivor of the pre-January defence. Won his battles but gave away possession too often and frustrated passing the ball forward. 7. Photo: Joe Dent

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