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…
9. Gillingham
Title: 16/1 (6%). Promotion: 9/2 (18%). Petered out badly under Gareth Ainsworth last season but another club with a wealthy owner Photo: James Chance
10. Northampton Town
Title: 16/1 (6%). Promotion: 4/1 (20%). Ranked as the 9th or 10th most likely side to win the title according to the early odds - but a lot can and will change before the first ball is kicked Photo: Pete Norton
11. Swindon
Title: 16/1 (6%). Promoted: 4/1 (20%). Spent most of 25/26 in the play-offs but fell out right at the end as things unravelled under Ian Holloway Photo: Harry Trump
12. Colchester United
Title: 18/1 (5%). Promotion: 5/1 (17%). Looked good at times under the Cowleys but inconsistency cost them a play-off place Photo: Stephen Pond