Here's how we make our decisions on how to grade the players. Everyone, starter and sub, begins on a rating of 6.
Player ratings scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of the worst performances you've seen.
1. Matt Macey - 7
Not as busy as his opposite number but pulled off a fine save to deny Shields in the second half at 1-0. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
2. Paul McGinn - 8
Strong showing at the back from Mr Consistency. Great vision to start attack for third goal. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
3. Ryan Porteous - 7
Comfortable showing from the centre-back. Never really under any great pressure. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
4. Paul Hanlon - 7
Completely done by Maxwell en route for his goal but aside from that, a faultless performance Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group