It’s set to be another fast and furious season in the National League, with big guns Carlisle United installed as the bookies’ favourites but much-fancied Southend United, Forest Green Rovers, Boreham Wood, Hartlepool United and Barrow all expected to be there or thereabouts in the promotion race.
Scunthorpe United, Harrogate Town and, hopefully, FC Halifax Town could also be challenging for a coveted top-seven spot in what promises to be another ultra-competition campaign in the fifth tier.
We take a look at how every club in the division is shaping up ahead of the new season.
21. Wealdstone
MANAGER: Gary Waddock. LAST SEASON: 15th in National League. PROMOTION ODDS: 100/1. KEY MAN: Forward Micah Obiero scored 14 league goals last season and you wouldn't bet against him beating that tally this time round. PREDICTION: Relegation battle. Photo: subm
22. Woking
MANAGER: Jake Hyde and Craig Ross (interim). LAST SEASON: 10th in National League. PROMOTION ODDS: 25/1. KEY MAN: Striker Josh Kelly has shown he can excel at this level with Maidenhead and Solihull, and joined Woking permanently this summer after a successful loan spell. PREDICTION: Mid-table. Photo: subm
23. Worthing
MANAGER: Adam Hinshelwood. LAST SEASON: 1st in National League South. PROMOTION ODDS: 50/1. KEY MAN: Former Brighton midfielder Teddy Jenks proved a fantastic addition last summer, with some crucial goals and all-action performances earning him the club's players' player and supporters player of the year awards. PREDICTION: Relegation battle. Photo: subm
24. Yeovil Town
MANAGER: Billy Rowley. LAST SEASON: 16th in National League. PROMOTION ODDS: 10/1. KEY MAN: Striker Slavi Spasov's 18 goals for Slough the season before last earned him a move to Southend, and he will hope to get back to that level after scoring just seven last season, making more appearances off the bench than from the start. PREDICTION: Mid-table. Photo: sub