The Posh currently sit 21st in the second tier and have won just four of their opening 17 matches.
As the old adage goes, goals win you games, and in that respect, United have struggled too, registering 17 strikes so far.
But how much better could they be doing in front of goal?
We’ve taken a look at every Championship side's total shots tally, as well as their total number of goals scored, to determine their conversion rate so far this term.
Which clubs have been the most ruthless when it counts in 2021/22, and who has been the most wasteful? We’ve got all the answers right here, with teams ranked from worst to best.
*All data from Transfermarkt.
9. Blackpool
Actual League Position: 10th Total shots: 237 Goals: 19 Shot conversion rate: 8% (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Photo: Richard Heathcote
10. Stoke City
Actual League Position: 5th Total shots: 273 Goals: 22 Shot conversion rate: 8.1% (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) Photo: Tony Marshall
11. Sheffield United
Actual League Position: 18th Total shots: 273 Goals: 22 Shot conversion rate: 8.1% (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
12. West Brom
Actual League Position: 3rd Total shots: 327 Goals: 27 Shot conversion rate: 8.3% (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Photo: Dan Mullan