Posh will be backed by a sell-out away following of 1055 at Cheltenham as fans clamour to see the opening day of the season despite travel chaos caused by a series of strikes.
I have picked the team I would start, not the side I predict Grant McCann will put out.
The main considerations have been the injury doubts hanging over Nathan Thompson and Joe Ward, which could allows one youngster to make his league debut.
I will be employing the 4-3-3 formation.
5. BEN MENSAH
It was a difficult decision this one. Nathan Thompson and Joe Ward are struggling with injuries. Ward is back in training having played previously in pre-season and if I knew for definite he would be available then I would play him but if not, I would go for Mensah. There is an argument for Tomlinson at RB but then you would have to bring Burrows back to full back and move Tomlinson over to a less natural position and I don't believe making several position weaker to cover one is the way to go. Photo: Joe Dent
6. JEANDO FUCHS
Pressed and won the ball brilliantly in the Championship, has done the same in pre-season and is an easy choice in the heart of the midfield for the opening day. Photo: Joe Dent
7. JACK TAYLOR
Both Taylor and Fuchs held their own in a difficult campaign last time around so both should make up one of the best midfields of the division. He looked better towards the end of the year as he was pushed further forward, there should be plenty of more chances for that against Cheltenham and this season in general. Photo: Joe Dent
8. SAMMIE SZMODICS
Two goals on Saturday should send Szmodics into the season in good form and we know he is a confidence player. New signing Ben Thompson is an option but I have not seen enough of him to make a judgement on his ability so I will stick with Szmodics. Photo: Joe Dent