Cobblers, who start by hosting Port Vale at Sixfields, have had a busy summer, but how are their rivals shaping up for the new campaign? We take a detailed look at all 24 clubs here...
13. Newport County
Manager: Michael Flynn.
Home ground: Rodney Parade. Promotion odds: 7/2.
Last season's finish: 5th.
Signings: Cameron Norman, Joe Day, James Clarke, Ed Upson, Courtney Baker-Richardson, Jermaine Hylton, Finn Azaz (loan), Timmy Abraham (loan), Christopher Missilou, Courtney Senior.
One to watch: Pádraig Amond.
Prediction: 9th.
14. Northampton Town
Manager: Jon Brady.
Home ground: Sixfields.
Promotion odds: 7/2. Last season's finish: 22nd (League One). Signings: Nicke Kabamba, Mitch Pinnock, Paul Lewis, Dylan Connolly, Liam Roberts, Jordan Flores (loan), Jonny Maxted, Jon Guthrie, Sid Nelson, Ali Koiki. Aaron McGowan.
One to watch: Mitch Pinnock. Prediction: 7th.
15. Oldham Athletic
Manager: Keith Curle. Home ground: Boundary Park. Promotion odds: 13/2. Last season's finish: 18th. Signings: Jayson Leutwiler, Jordan Clarke, Harrison McGahey, Hallam Hope, Sam Hart, Alan Sheehan.
One to watch: Dylan Bahamboula.
Prediction: 21st.
16. Port Vale
Manager: Darrell Clarke.
Home ground: Vale Park.
Promotion odds: 7/2.
Last season's finish: 13th.
Signings: Brad Walker, James Wilson, Dan Jones, Aaron Martin, Ben Garrity, Mal Benning, Aidan Stone, Lucas Covolan, Ryan Johnson, Tom Pett, Lewis Cass (loan), Jamie Proctor.
One to watch: Tom Pett. Prediction: 12th.