Cobblers start their own campaign at Wigan Athletic the following afternoon, and in what looks an open and competitive renewal of the third tier, we have a go at predicting where every team will finish...

5. Stockport County
Manager: Dave Challinor. Last season's finish: 3rd. Key signings: Joseph Olowu, Malik Mothersille, Corey O'Keeffe. Title odds: 11/1 Photo: Charlotte Tattersall

6. Cardiff City
Manager: Brian Barry-Murphy. Last season's finish: 24th (Championship). Key signings: None. Title odds: 8/1 Photo: Pete Norton

7. Plymouth Argyle
Manager: Tom Cleverley. Last season's finish: 23rd (Championship). Key signings: Aribim Pepple, Brendan Wiredu, Bradley Ibrahim. Title odds: 8/1 Photo: Morgan Harlow

8. Wycombe Wanderers
Manager: Mike Dodds. Last season's finish: 5th. Key signings: James Tilley, Taylor Allen, Jamie Mullins. Title odds: 20/1 Photo: Cameron Howard

