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...
17. Rochdale
Manager: Robbie Stockdale. Home ground: Spotland. Promotion odds: 9/2. Last season's finish: 21st (League One). Signings: Sam Graham. One to watch: Matty Done. Prediction: 14th.
18. Salford City
Manager: Gary Bowyer. Home ground: Moor Lane. Promotion odds: 3/2. Last season's finish: 8th. Signings: Josh Morris, Liam Shephard, Matty Lund, Conor McAleny, Tom King. One to watch: Josh Morris. Prediction: 4th.
19. Scunthorpe United
Manager: Neil Cox. Home ground: Glanford Park. Promotion odds: 11/1. Last season's finish: 22nd. Signings: Alex Kenyon, Harry Davis, Harry Bunn, Tom Billson (loan), Lewis Thompson, Tyrone O'Neill, Alex Perry, Ross Millen. One to watch: Devarn Green Prediction: 24th.
20. Stevenage
Manager: Alex Revell. Home ground: Lamex Stadium. Promotion odds: 11/1. Last season's finish: 14th. Signings: Jake Taylor, Arthur Read, James Daly, Joseph Anang (loan), Jake Reeves, Bradley Barry, Jamie Reid. One to watch: Elliott List. Prediction: 15th.