Every League One club's opening day record for the last ten seasons and how Peterborough United, Reading, Derby County, Bolton Wanderers and Bristol Rovers fare - picture gallery

History suggests they will go their with confidence having won six of their last ten opening day fixtures.

The Royals are not quite as sparkling on matchday one, with just three wins over the last decade.

Between losing 2-0 at home to Rotherham in a third tier game in 1976 and losing 2-1 at Leicester City in the old Division One in 1993, Posh were unbeaten in 16 consecutive opening day fixtures.

Bristol Rovers are the worst team in the league, having won NONE of their past ten opening day fixtures.

That is according to research by the OLBG group.

Here is the record for every League One side over the last ten seasons.

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