Seeing as most clubs haven’t made a start on their summer recruitment, picking who will figure at the top end is a risky task.
Chesterfield will be joined in League Two next season by promoted York City and Rochdale, the two stand-out sides in the National League last term.
Coming down from the third tier are of course Northampton, Port Vale, Exeter and Rotherham United, who have still to officially appoint a head coach to work under their new Head of Football, one-time England boss Steve McClaren.
At least the presence of the Millers provides a “local” derby to replace Notts County, who are League One-bound after seeing off Salford in the play-off final.
With the full 24-team line-up now confirmed, Paddy Power have released their odds for next season. These are the prices they are giving for promotion.
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21. Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town 17/2: Two draws against the Spireites last season helped Matt Lawlor's team finish in the calm waters of mid-table Photo: Matt McNulty
22. Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley 10/1: Small club continues to hold its own in the EFL while bigger outfits drop Photo: Matt McNulty
23. Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town 10/1: Finished well clear of the drop zone last season but again down with the less fancied sides Photo: Dan Istitene
24. Newport County
Newport County 11/1: Beat Barrow on the final day to stay in League Two for 2026/27. Long odds to go up in the opinion of Paddy Power Photo: Dan Istitene