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...
21. Sutton United
Manager: Matt Gray. Home ground: Gander Green Lane. Promotion odds: 12/1. Last season's finish: 1st (National League). Signings: Donovan Wilson, Ricky Korboa, Joe Kizzi, Alistair Smith, Enzio Boldewijn, Richie Bennett.
One to watch: Ricky Korboa. Prediction: 22nd.
22. Swindon Town
Manager: Ben Garner. Home ground: County Ground. Promotion odds: 5/1. Last season's finish: 23rd (League One). Signings: Ben Gladwin, Lewis Ward, Harry McKirdy, Mohammad Dabre, Kaine Kesler Hayden.
One to watch: Jack Payne. Prediction: 19th.
23. Tranmere Rovers
Manager: Micky Mellon. Home ground: Prenton Park. Promotion odds: 7/2. Last season's finish: 7th. Signings: Tom Davies, Liam Feeney, Chris Merrie, Nathaniel Knight-Percival, Mark Ellis, Ryan Watson, Emmanuel Dieseruvwe, Josh Dacres-Cogley, Elliott Nevitt, Callum McManaman, Sam Foley, Paul Glatzel (loan).
One to watch: Callum McManaman. Prediction: 3rd.
24. Walsall
Manager: Matt Taylor. Home ground: Bescot Stadium. Promotion odds: 5/1. Last season's finish: 19th.
Signings: Conor Wilkinson, Joss Labadie, Manny Monthe, Jack Earing, Brendan Kiernan, Danny Coogan, Ash Taylor, Zak Mills, Stephen Ward, Carl Rushworth (loan), Rollin Menayese (loan), Kieran Phillips (loan).
One to watch: Conor Wilkinson
Prediction: 8th.