Stockport started well but Peterborough had chances too, and Hatters keeper Conrad Logan had to keep out a blistering effort from Chris Westwood.

Craig Mackail-Smith volleyed Posh in front but McNeill levelled when he headed home a loose ball following Jason Taylor's long throw.

Aaron McClean restored Posh's lead with a fine finish from Jamie Day's throw and the visitors held on to triumph.

Stockport: Logan, Smith, Williams (Dickinson 45), Owen, Tierney, Taylor, Blizzard (Turnbull 68), Griffin, Elding, McNeil, Proudlock (Tansey 46).
Subs Not Used: Pilkington, Thompson.

Goals: McNeil 22.

Peterborough: Tyler, Gnakpa, Westwood, Morgan, Day, Whelpdale, Lee, Keates, Boyd, Mackail-Smith (Howe 88), Mclean.
Subs Not Used: Newton, Jalal, Strachan, Branston.

Goals: Mackail-Smith 15, Mclean 45.

Att: 5,042.