The bookmakers first offered title and promotion odds a few days after the end of last season, and they have since been updated as clubs begin shaping their squads over the summer. Cobblers are back in the division following relegation from League One, joined by Rotherham, Port Vale and Exeter City. Meanwhile, Rochdale and York City have been promoted into the league from the National League. Here’s how the bookies rate each club’s chances at this early stage…
5. Port Vale
Title odds: 11/1 (8%). Promotion odds: 15/8 (35%). Went straight back down last season but improved under Jon Brady and will be well backed so look well set for a strong challenge in League Two Photo: Jan Kruger
6. Grimsby
Title: 12/1 (7.5%). Promotion: 5/2 (29%). Lost in the play-offs but are fancied to go well again under David Artell Photo: Ashley Allen
7. York City
Title: 12/1 (7.5%). Promotion: 9/4 (30%). Won the National League title with over 100 points and they could go back-to-back, especially given their likely budget Photo: Carl Recine
8. Salford
Title odds: 12/1 (7.5%). Promoted: 9/4 (30%). Lost Monday's play-off final after missing out on automatic promotion on the last day of the season Photo: Ben Roberts Photo