Darren Ferguson’s men come up against Luton Town on Saturday afternoon, and will be aiming to get their return to the second tier off to a positive start with a win.
Last season, Posh were beaten 2-0 by Accrington Stanley in the opening match of their League One campaign, but how are they likely to get on this time around?
The boffins at Bookmakers.tv have been flicking back through the history books to see how every Championship club have fared on their 10 most recent opening day outings, and we’ve compiled a league table showcasing the results.
Will it be a positive return to action in the second tier for Ferguson’s side, or will it be disappointment at the first hurdle?
Click and scroll through the pages below to read our countdown of all the standings...
5. Barnsley - 20th
Won: 3 Drawn: 1 Lost: 6 Goal Difference: -6 Points: 10 (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Photo: Lewis Storey
6. Preston North End - 19th
Won: 2 Drawn: 4 Lost: 4 Goal Difference: -3 Points: 10 (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) Photo: Jan Kruger
7. Coventry City - 18th
Won: 3 Drawn: 1 Lost: 6 Goal Difference: 0 Points: 10 (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) Photo: Ross Kinnaird
8. Cardiff City - 17th
Won: 3 Drawn: 3 Lost: 4 Goal Difference: -4 Points: 12 (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield