The start of the latest third-tier campaign begins in earnest tomorrow.
Pompey’s aim is promotion, after suffering play-off semi-final defeat in the past two seasons. Kenny Jackett’s side raise their curtain by welcoming Shrewsbury to Fratton Park.
All 24 teams have their own ambitions, whether that’s reaching the Championship or avoiding relegation.
We’ve taken a look at what the manager of each club has been saying on the eve of the new season. Simply scroll down and click through the pages…
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17. Peterborough United
The Posh are on their 'Vengeance Mission' after they missed out on the play-offs when the season was curtailed. Darren Ferguson revealed his transfer businss is '100 per cent done' after beating Pompey to Sammie Szmodics. Peterborough travel to Accrington. Photo: Simon Davies
18. Plymouth
Ryan Lowe believes his side are well prepared for their return to League One and feels he has the players to adapt to the demands. They welcome Blackpool to Home Park. Photo: Pete Norton
19. Pompey
Promotion is firmly the main aim for the Blues after being beaten in the play-off semi-finals for the past two seasons. Kenny Jackett insists a fast start is required as Pompey hosyt Shrewsbury to start off the campaign. Photo: Joe Pepler
20. Rochdale
Brian Barry-Murphy's side are favourites to go down this season after losing key players such as Callum Camps and Ian Henderson. The Dale head to Swindon. Photo: Joe Pepler