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Oldham Athletic made good progress under manager Ronnie Whelan last season and broke into the top 10.

Rochdale have been an inconsistent side over the last few seasons in League Two. One season they look as though they could make an impact in the play offs and the next they are languishing in mid table.

Swindon Town endured a torrid time last season and were relegated to League Two but due to the new management "dream team" of former Chelsea duo Dennis Wise and Gus Poyet, they have been instilled as the bookmaker's firm favourites to win the division next season.

The 2005/06 campaign for Swansea City was one of initial delight and optimism, but one that ultimately ended in heart break and despair.

Shrewsbury Town missed out on the play-offs by three points last season but manager Gary Peters feels he has a squad that is ready to push for promotion next season.

Chesterfield set the standard early on after beating Bournemouth.

Accrington Stanley stormed the Football Conference last season and won the division by 11 clear points.

Leyton Orient have been almost guaranteed to finish in the lower reaches of League Two so it was something of a shock when a third placed finish last season ensured automatic promotion for the first time in 36 years and catapulted them into League One.

Walsall finished rock bottom of League One last season but are one of the favourites for promotion according to the bookmakers.