But scoring a goal in your first appearance doesn’t always signal an outstanding career.
Here are the last 20 players to score on their competitive debut for Posh, plus some some other notable first appearance goalscorers.
There were a few who went on to become club greats, but many more who flopped badly...
13. BRITT ASSOMBALONGA 3/8/13 v Swindon (h)
The forward scored the only goal of a League One game on his debut and never stopped scoring. He claimed 33 Posh goals before inevitably moving for big money after one season to Nottingham Forest and then for even bigger money to Middlesbrough. Now in Turkey with Antalyaspor. Assombalonga is pictured celebrating his goal. Photo: David Lowndes
14. TYRONE BARNETT 25/2/12 v Doncaster (a)
The first million pound man in Posh history became a disastrous signing, but the big striker did score a last-gasp equaliser as a sub in a Championship game that finished 1-1. Now at Southern League Premier Division Central side Leamington who play at the same level as Stamford AFC. Barnett is pictured celebrating his goal. Photo: David Lowndes
15. GRANT MCCANN 7/8/10 v Bristol R (h)
Scored the last goal in a 3-0 League One win on his debut. Became a bona fide Posh legend. Now managing Doncaster Rovers in League Two after two spells at Posh. McCann is pictured celebrating his goal. Photo: Ben Davis
16. LIAM DICKINSON 16/2/10 v Ipswich (h)
The striker scored as Posh came from 1-0 down to claim a rare Championship win, 3-1 under Jim Gannon’s management. Now retired. Dickinson is pictured in action for Posh. Photo: Georgi Mabee