Posh claimed an historic victory over 'mighty' Leeds thanks to second-half goals from George Boyd and Craig Mackail-Smith.
Posh were excellent after the break combining swift attacking play with resolute defence.
Boyd's goal in the first minute after the break was a real bonus.
Russell Martin and Shaun Batt combined superbly down the right wing and the latter's cross was driven back across goal by Dominic Green for Boyd to tap in from close range.
The Leeds players felt that Green had handled while controlling the cross, but there was no disputing the second goal converted by Mackail-Smith in the 90th minute after a great burst by Martin down the right.
Leeds enjoyed plenty of possession, but they were let down to often by a poor final ball.
Posh also defended strongly and yielded few chances, although they had an escape when Joe Lewis spilled a shot from Neil Kilkenny.
Luciano Becchio converted the rebound, but was flagged off-side.
The official attendance was 13,100 to watch the first ever Football League meeting between the sides.
Teams:
Posh: Joe Lewis, Russell Martin, Craig Morgan, Gaby Zakuani, Tommy Williams, Micah Hyde, Paul Coutts, Dominic Green, Shaun Batt, George Boyd, Craig Mackail-Smith.
Subs: Chris Westwood, Charlie Lee, Scott Rendell, James McKeown, Chris Whelpdale.
Leeds: Casper Ankergren, Frazer Richardson, Paul Telfer, Aiden White, Rui Marques, Jonathan Howson, Andy Robinson, Fanian Delph, Luciano Becchio, Jonathan Douglas, Jermaine Beckford.
Subs: Casper Ankergen, David Prutton, Neil Kilkenny, Andy Hughes, Robert Snodgrass.
Leeds' goalkeeper David Lucas had to pull out just 25 minutes before kick-off after suffering a broken finger during the pre-match warm-up.
Referee: Lee Probert.
Read Alan Swann's full match report: Posh 2, Leeds 0 - How 'the mighty' have risen!, 6 October 2008.
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