Peterborough 8-2 Accrington

Hat-trick heroes George Boyd and Aaron McLean shared centre stage as Posh demolished Stanley at London Road.

Boyd's brace - including a glorious volley - was sandwiched by Craig Mackail-Smith's opener and McLean's drilled finish for 4-0 at half-time.

Paul Mullin struck for Stanley seconds after the interval and substitute Shaun Whalley cut the arrears further.

But Boyd's long-range effort settled Posh nerves before McLean completed his hat-trick and Mackail-Smith his brace.

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Peterborough: Lewis, Newton, Morgan, Charnock, Day (Williams 6), Whelpdale, Hyde (Keates 79), Lee (Hatch 85), Boyd, Mclean, Mackail-Smith.
Subs Not Used: McKeown, Gnakpa.

Booked: Williams.

Goals: Mackail-Smith 12, Boyd 27, 33, Mclean 39, Boyd 76, Mclean 78, 82, Mackail-Smith 89.

Accrington Stanley: Dunbavin, Edwards, Roberts (Williams 30), Webb, King, Harris, Proctor, Craney, Dennehy (Whalley 52), Todd (D'Sane 58), Mullin.
Subs Not Used: Fearon, McEvilly.

Booked: Harris, D'Sane, Craney.

Goals: Mullin 46, Whalley 62.

Att: 4,257

Ref: Dean Whitestone (Northamptonshire)