Sammie Szmodics of Peterborough United wheels away to celebrate ater scoring his second goal against Bristol City. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.Sammie Szmodics of Peterborough United wheels away to celebrate ater scoring his second goal against Bristol City. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.
Sammie Szmodics of Peterborough United wheels away to celebrate ater scoring his second goal against Bristol City. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.

PLAYER RATINGS: Peterborough United star Szmodics struck twice against his old club, but it wasn’t enough

By Alan Swann
Published 2nd Oct 2021, 17:45 BST
Updated 2nd Oct 2021, 19:13 BST
Sammie Szmodics claimed his first goals of the season against his old employers at Bristol City at the Weston Homes Stadium, but it wasn’t enough as the visitors claimed a 3-2 victory.

A late goal sealed the win for the Robins despite Posh exerting heavy pressure for a lot of the second half.

Ratings key: 10-Magnificent, 9-Outstanding, 8- Very Good, 7-Good, 6-Okay, 5-Poor, 4-Very poor

Sammie Szmodics of Peterborough United wheels away to celebrate ater scoring his second goal against Bristol City. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.

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Sammie Szmodics of Peterborough United wheels away to celebrate ater scoring his second goal against Bristol City. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com. Photo: www.jmpuk.com

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One of the better Posh players despite conceding three goals which says a lot about some of the defending in front of him. Made three full length saves to keep out City headers. Composed on the ball and generally dealt with crosses well 8.

. DAI CORNELL

One of the better Posh players despite conceding three goals which says a lot about some of the defending in front of him. Made three full length saves to keep out City headers. Composed on the ball and generally dealt with crosses well 8.

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Troubled by a direct winger in O'Dowda in the first half and appeared to head into his own net for the first City goal. Great attitude throughout the second half when constantly trying to drive his team forward but couldn't find an accurate, penetrative cross against a massed defence 6.5

. NATHAN THOMPSON

Troubled by a direct winger in O'Dowda in the first half and appeared to head into his own net for the first City goal. Great attitude throughout the second half when constantly trying to drive his team forward but couldn't find an accurate, penetrative cross against a massed defence 6.5

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An excellent goal-saving intervention in the first-half and delivered the cross for Szmodics' second goal. Worked hard up and down the flank, but made the odd sloppy mistake. Crossing into a penalty area which was packed by defenders who were bigger than the forwards wasn't easy, but he still delivered a couple of good ones in the second half 7.

. DAN BUTLER

An excellent goal-saving intervention in the first-half and delivered the cross for Szmodics' second goal. Worked hard up and down the flank, but made the odd sloppy mistake. Crossing into a penalty area which was packed by defenders who were bigger than the forwards wasn't easy, but he still delivered a couple of good ones in the second half 7.

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It looked like he should have cleared the ball just ahead of the winning goal which rather spoiled a reasonable defensive display. 6

. FRANKIE KENT

It looked like he should have cleared the ball just ahead of the winning goal which rather spoiled a reasonable defensive display. 6

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The most uncomfortable he's looked in a Championship match. City pressed him into a couple of surprising errors and he was beaten for pace on occasion. He stuck to his passing game which was commendable, but this was hard work for him 5.5.

. RONNIE EDWARDS

The most uncomfortable he's looked in a Championship match. City pressed him into a couple of surprising errors and he was beaten for pace on occasion. He stuck to his passing game which was commendable, but this was hard work for him 5.5.

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Ran hard for the team, but he stayed mostly on the fringes of the action. He still refuses too often to gamble in possession despite his pace and natural ability. Frustrating 6.

9. JOE WARD

Ran hard for the team, but he stayed mostly on the fringes of the action. He still refuses too often to gamble in possession despite his pace and natural ability. Frustrating 6.

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Played further forward and did well enough. Linked up play well, dribbled well and passed the ball well, but should probably attack defenders more on the edge of the area and shoot more. Harshly cautioned at the death 7.

10. SIRIKI DEMBELE

Played further forward and did well enough. Linked up play well, dribbled well and passed the ball well, but should probably attack defenders more on the edge of the area and shoot more. Harshly cautioned at the death 7.

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Two high quality goals and his running and energy caused City many problems. Passed the ball well generally 8.

11. SAMMIE SZMODICS

Two high quality goals and his running and energy caused City many problems. Passed the ball well generally 8.

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(For Coventry, 58 mins): Improved the passing tempo when he came on, although he wasn't always accurate. 6.5

12. JACK TAYLOR

(For Coventry, 58 mins): Improved the passing tempo when he came on, although he wasn't always accurate. 6.5

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