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...
9. Birmingham City - 16th
Won: 3 Drawn: 3 Lost: 4 Goal Difference: -2 Points: 12 (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
10. Reading - 15th
Won: 3 Drawn: 3 Lost: 4 Goal Difference: -2 Points: 12 (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) Photo: Warren Little
11. Fulham - 14th
Won: 3 Drawn: 3 Lost: 4 Goal Difference: 0 Points: 12 (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
12. Sheffield United - 13th
Won: 4 Drawn: 1 Lost: 5 Goal Difference: -4 Points: 13 (Photo credit should read GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: GEOFF CADDICK