Where Northampton Town are expected to finish on their return to League One - plus the predicted finishes for Carlisle United, Stevenage, Leyton Orient, Cheltenham Town and Burton Albion - picture gallery

That is the joy awaiting Cobblers fans this seasons with trips to Reading, Bolton, Barnsley and Derby County amongst many tasty fixtures.

But it is expected to be a tough season ahead as Cobblers look to consolidate – or that’s how the bookmakers see it anyway.

Here are where Skybet expect Northampton to finish, with league positions based on the odds to win the league for every side.

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