Leyton Orient have held Peterborough United to a 0-0 half-time draw at the Matchroom Stadium in League One this afternoon.

It was Posh who started the better of both sides, with United midfielder Danny Swanson watching his well-struck volley dip narrowly over the crossbar after just three minutes.

The visitors forged a better opportunity to edge ahead on the 15-minute mark, as Orient nearly paid the penalty for losing possession after Tommy Rowe headed straight into the grateful arms of debutant Shwan Jalal.

Russell Slade's men grew into the clash and could have gone ahead seven minutes from the interval if not for the post, with Dean Cox volleying a Scott Cuthbert cross against the woodwork.

David Mooney - starting his first match in two months - flashed an effort wide of the mark before the break as both sides cancelled each other out after 45 minutes.