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...
13. Lincoln City
Manager: Michael Appleton. Pos last season: 16th. Title odds: 28/1. Main signings: Alex Palmer, Callum Morton, Adam Jackson, Joe Walsh. Main departures: Cian Bolger, Neal Eardley, Michael Bostwick. Prediction: 11th
14. MK Dons
Manager: Russell Martin. Pos last season: 19th. Title odds: 50/1. Main signings: Scott Fraser, Richard Keogh, Lasse Sorensen. Main departures: Rhys Healey, Alex Gilbey. Prediction: 'Top of the bottom half'
15. Northampton Town
Manager: Keith Curle. Pos last season: 7th (League Two). Title odds: 80/1. Main signings: Joseph Mills, Cian Bolger, Christopher Missilou. Main departures: Charlie Goode, Vadaine Oliver, Jordan Turnbull. Prediction: 15th
16. Oxford United
Manager: Karl Robinson. Pos last season: 4th. Title odds: 9/1. Main signings: Matty Taylor, Liam Kelly, Sean Clare, Joel Cooper, Marcus McGuane. Main departure: Rob Rickie. Prediction: 6th