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…
17. Exeter City
Title: 33/1 (3%). Promoted: 8/1 (11%). Relegated on the final day and have since confirmed the permanent appointment of Matt Taylor. Likely to be limited financially Photo: Pete Norton
18. Fleetwood Town
Title: 33/1 (3%). Promotion: 10/1 (9%). Finished 15th last season Photo: Pete Norton
19. Crawley
Title: 40/1 (2%). Promotion: 10/1 (9%). Escaped relegation to non-league on the final day, finishing 22nd Photo: Pete Norton
20. Tranmere
Title: 40/1 (2%). Promotion: 10/1 (9%). Collapsed in the second half of 25/26 and only survived on the final day. Still without a manager after Pete Wild's exit Photo: Pete Norton