The Cobblers, who host AFC Wimbledon on Saturday, have had a busy summer following their play-off success in June but how have their new League One rivals been getting on? We take a look at the competition here, including a predicted finish from each club's local reporter...
5. Burton Albion
Manager: Jake Buxton. Pos last season: 12th. Title odds: 33/1. Main signings: Steven Lawless, Charles Vernam, Neal Eardley, Michael Bostwick. Main departures: Oliver Sarkic, Scott Fraser. Prediction: Upper mid-table.
6. Charlton Athletic
Manager: Lee Bowyer. Pos last season: 22nd (Championship). Title odds: 11/1. Main signings: Alex Gilbey, Connor Washington. Main departures: Lyle Taylor, Tom Lockyear. Prediction: 'Should be top six but squad currently lack depth'
7. Crewe Alexandra
Manager: David Artell. Pos last season: 2nd (League Two). Title odds: 40/1. Main signings: Omar Beckles, Luke Murphy, Donervon Daniels, Mikael Mandron. Main departures: Paul Green, Nicky Hunt, James Jones. Prediction: 14th.
8. Doncaster Rovers
Manager: Darren Moore. Pos last season: 9th. Title odds: 33/1. Main signings: Josef Bursik, Taylor Richards, Tyreece John-Jules. Main departures: Matty Blair, Kieran Sadlier. Prediction: 'A play-off place would not surprise me'