Nickname: The Bantams
Ground: Valley Parade
Capacity: 25,136
Position last season: 19th
Manager: Nicky Law

In: Alan Combe, Dean Windass, Paul Heckingbottom, Michael Branch, Robert Wolleaston, Luke Cornwall, Patrick Bannister, Gareth Edds, Jason Gavin, Clint Davies, Mark Paston
Out: Aidan Davison, Gary Walsh, Andy Myers, Robert Molenaar, Juanjo, Andrew Lee, Rob Morgan, Mark Danks, Craig Fishlock, Stefan Magnusson, Peter Atherton, Gus Uhlenbeek, Claus Jorgensen, Andy Tod

BBC Sport verdict: With the club still under a financial cloud, Bradford struggled last season but are optimistic of a more impressive performance this season.
Key man: Dean Windass

BURNLEY

Nickname: The Clarets
Ground: Turf Moor
Capacity: 22,546
Last season: 16th
Manager: Stan Ternent

In: Lee Roche, Brian Jensen, Mo Camara, Luke Chadwick (loan)
Out: Nik Michopoulos, Steve Davis, Gordon Armstrong, Ian Cox, Anthony Shandran, Lee Briscoe, Mark Rasmussen, Marlon Beresford, Earl Davis, Andrew Waine, Andrew Leeson, Paul Cook, Andy Payton, Drissa Diallo, Brad Maylett, Dimitrios Papadopoulos

BBC Sport verdict: Conceded far too many goals last season, driving manager Stan Ternent to distraction. The manager has made wholesale changes in an attempt to changes the club's fortunes but a good start to restore confidence is essential.
Key man: Gareth Taylor

CARDIFF CITY

Nickname: Bluebirds
Ground: Ninian Park
Capacity: 21,450
Last season: 6th Division Two
Manager: Lennie Lawrence

In: John Robinson, Tony Vidmar
Out: Robert Hughes, Martyn Giles, Tony Wallis, Simon Heal, Andy Jordan, Mark Walton, Fan Zhiyi, Gareth Ainsworth, Leo Fortune-West, Steve Jenkins, Gethin Jones, Andy Legg

BBC Sport verdict: With chairman Sam Hammam at the helm the club have lofty ambitions of reaching the Premiership. But it would be a fantastic achievement if Cardiff were to push for promotion at the first attempt.
Key man: Robert Earnshaw

Player boss Gary McAllister

COVENTRY CITY

Nickname: Sky Blues
Ground: Highfield Road
Capacity: 23,627
Last season: 20th
Manager: Gary McAllister

In: Scott Shearer, Michael Briscoe, Michael Doyle, Andy Morrell, Graham Barrett, Dele Adebola, Patrick Suffo, Stephen Warnock (loan)
Out: Robert Betts, Fabien Debec, Vicente Engonga, Brian Ford, Juan Sara, Christian Yulu, Gary Montgomery, John Eustace, Morten Hyldgaard

BBC Sport verdict: Last season was one to forget for Coventry but the arrivals over the summer, particularly up front, could mean the Sky Blues do better this season.
Key man: Gary McAllister

CREWE ALEXANDRA

Nickname: Railwaymen
Ground: The Alexandra Stadium
Capacity: 10,050
Last season: 2nd (in Division Two)
Manager: Dario Gradi

In: Adie Moses, Justin Cochrane
Out: John Miles, Colin Little, Rodney Jack, Dave Walton, Rob Hulse
BBC Sport verdict: Crewe's attractive football won them promotion last season, but it will be more difficult on the club's limited resources at Division One level. Must be able to grind out results if they are to avoid a relegation battle.
Key man: Dean Ashton

CRYSTAL PALACE

Nickname: The Eagles
Ground: Selhurst Park
Capacity: 26,500
Last season: 14th
Manager: Steve Kember

In: Neil Shipperley
Out: Alex Kolinko, Robert Smith, Steven Thomson, William Antwi, Dele Adebola, David Hunt, Craig Dobson

BBC Sport verdict: Chairman Simon Jordan wants his team to win promotion but it will not be that easy. The Eagles have some quality young players, such as Tommy Black, but will need to show improved consistency if they are to fulfil Jordan's ambitions.
Key man: Tommy Black

Derby boss George Burley

DERBY COUNTY

Nickname: The Rams
Ground: Pride Park
Capacity: 33,597
Last season: 18th
Manager: George Burley

In: Dave Walton, Ian Taylor, Gianfranco Labarthe, Candido Costa (loan)
Out: Patrick Bannister, Craig Burley, Sean Donnelly, Ian Evatt, Martin Flanagan, Robert Lee, Matt O'Halloran, Fabrizio Ravanelli, Marvin Robinson, Branko Strupar, Giorgi Kinkladze

BBC Sport verdict: George Burley's first full season in charge will not be easy for the troubled Rams. Derby fans must hope he can at least get the club moving in the right direction after several poor years.
Key man: Ian Taylor

GILLINGHAM

Nickname: The Gills
Ground: Priestfield Stadium
Capacity: 11,582
Last season: 11th
Manager: Andy Hessenthaler

In: Ian Cox, John Hills
Out: Roland Edge, Guy Ipoua, Ty Gooden, Simon Osborn, James Millar, Ben White
BBC Sport verdict: Andy Hessenthaler's Gillingham are a competitive, committed outfit who give little away cheaply. There is no reason to think they will struggle this season.
Key man: Paul Shaw

IPSWICH TOWN

Nickname: Blues/The Tractor Boys
Ground: Portman Road
Capacity: 30,300
Last season: 7th
Manager: Joe Royle

In: Drissa Diallo, George Santos, Kelvin Davis
Out: Matt Holland, Ulrich Le Pen, Finidi George, James Pullen (on loan at Dagenham & Redbrige), Mark Venus, Robert Dickinson, Lee Beevers, Matteo Sereni, Thomas Gaardsoe

BBC Sport verdict: Ipswich hinted at times last season that they can be a real promotion contender under Joe Royle. If they can put results together consistently they should figure in the race for the Premiership.
Key man: Darren Bent

MILLWALL

Nickname: The Lions
Ground: The New Den
Capacity: 20,146
Last season: 9th
Manager: Mark McGhee

In: Juan
Out: Chad Harpur, Stuart Booth, Sergei Baltacha, Goma Lambu, Christophe Kinet, Steve Claridge, Steven Reid

BBC Sport verdict: Millwall finished last season in fine form and will be hoping they can continue where they left off. Mark McGhee's young side are good enough to push for a place in the play-offs.
Key man: Paul Ifill

Norwich midfielder Phil Mulryne

NORWICH CITY

Nickname: The Canaries
Ground: Carrow Road
Capacity: 16,000
Last season: 8th
Manager: Nigel Worthington

In: Jim Brennan, Damien Francis
Out: Darren Kenton, Steen Nedergaard, Chris Llewellyn, Paul Heckingbottom
BBC Sport verdict: Norwich play attractive football and are normally very strong at home. There is no reason to think that they will not be pushing for a play-off place this season.
Key man: Phil Mulryne

NOTTINGHAM FOREST

Nickname: Reds
Ground: City Ground
Capacity: 30,602
Last season: 6th
Manager: Paul Hart

In:
Michael Stewart (loan)
Out: Jack Lester, Jon Olav Hjelde, Mickael Antoine-Curier, Tony Vaughan, Christian Edwards Riccardo Scimeca, Jim Brennan

BBC Sport verdict: Paul Hart has done a superb job at Forest and his young team boasts ever-maturing talent. If they bounce back from their heart-breaking play-off defeat, they should push for promotion again.
Key man: David Johnson

PRESTON NORTH END

Nickname: The Lilywhites
Ground: Deepdale
Capacity: 21,500
Last season: 12th
Manager: Craig Brown

In:
Lee Briscoe, Claude Davis (loan)
Out: Colin Murdock, Iain Anderson, Tepi Moilanen, Mark Rankine, Joe O'Neill (loan), Mark Wright (retired)

BBC Sport verdict: Craig Brown's first season in charge saw the club fall short of the play-offs. With several players released and few arrivals, Preston will rely heavily on the form of strike dup Ricardo Fuller and Richard Cresswell.
Key man: Ricardo Fuller

READING

Nickname: The Royals
Ground: Madejski Stadium
Capacity: 24,200
Last season: 4th
Manager: Alan Pardew

In: Scott Murray, Shaun Goater
Out: Alex Smith, Phil Whitehead, Tony Rougier, Sammy Igoe, Steve Warren, Jamie Cureton, Adrian Viveash, Andre Boucard (loan), Joe Gamble (loan)

BBC Sport verdict: Reading were superb last season, exceeding all expectations. Repeating their exploits will prove a tall order but Alan Pardew has an assured manner and a talented squad.
Key man: Nicky Forster

Rotherham manager Ronnie Moore

ROTHERHAM UNITED

Nickname: The Millers
Ground: Millmoor
Capacity: 11,499
Last season: 15th
Manager: Ronnie Moore

In: Gary Montgomery
Out: Ian Gray, David Artell, Marvin Bryan, Danny Hudson, Jose Miranda, Tom Smith

BBC Sport verdict: Ronnie Moore is a shrewd boss and has been linked with several bigger clubs as a result of his exploits with Rotherham. A good start could be key if the Millers are to stay out of trouble again.
Key man: Alan Lee

SHEFFIELD UNITED

Nickname: The Blades
Ground: Bramall Lane
Capacity: 30,936
Last season: 3rd
Manager: Neil Warnock

In: Kristian Rogers, Chris Armstrong, Jack Lester, Mark Rankine, Andy Parkinson, Mike Whitlow, Chris Morgan
Out: Dean Windass, Gerry Quinn, Gary Kelly, Lewis Killeen, Ryan Mallon, Grant Smith, Tyrone Thompson, Simon Tracey, Rob Ullathorne, Ben Doane, Shaun Murphy, Owen Morrison

BBC Sport verdict:The Blades fully deserved to reach the play-off final last season and Neil Warnock has made several signings as he looks to go one better this time. Key players Michael Brown and Michael Tonge remain at the club.
Key man: Michael Brown

STOKE CITY

Nickname: The Potters
Ground: Britannia Stadium
Capacity: 28,000
Last season: 21st
Manager: Tony Pulis

In: Gifton Noel-Williams, Clint Hill, John Eustace, Ed de Goey
Out: Peter Handyside, Lee Mills, Steve Banks, Bjarni Gudjonsson, Mark Williams, James O'Connor, Andy Cooke

BBC Sport verdict: Stoke just avoided relegation last season and Potters fans will be hoping there is no such drama this town around. However, it could be another season of struggle for Stoke.
Key man: Chris Greenacre

Sunderland chief Mick McCarthy

SUNDERLAND

Nickname: The Black Cats
Ground: Stadium of Light
Capacity: 49,000
Last season: 20th in Premiership
Manager: Mick McCarthy

In:
Out: David Bellion, Bernt Haas, Jurgen Macho, Emerson Thome, Phil Babb, Joachim Bjorklund, Thomas Myhre, Stefan Schwarz, Cliff Byrne, Baki Mercimek, Keith Graydon, Jon Kennedy, Stephen Capper, Lilian Laslandes, Gavin McCann, Ian Davidson

BBC Sport verdict: Sunderland lost all nine games under Mick McCarthy last season so a good start is crucial. If Sunderland get on a roll they could return to the Premiership at the first attempt, but if they struggle at the beginning it could be a long, hard season.
Key man: Claudio Reyna

WALSALL

Nickname: The Saddlers
Ground: Bescot Stadium
Capacity: 11,500
Last season: 17th
Manager: Colin Lee

In: Simon Osborn, Stefan Oakes, Neil Emblen, Aaron Kerr, Vinny Samways, Paul Merson
Out: Matthew Harris, David Zdrilic, Danny Sonner, Gavin Ward, Tony Barras, Martin O'Connor, Fitzroy Simpson

BBC Sport verdict: With Paul Merson at the club, Walsall are optimistic of a good campaign. But Colin Lee's squad is on the light side and a few key injuries could cause real problems.
Key man: Paul Merson

WATFORD

Nickname: The Hornets
Ground: Vicarage Road
Capacity: 21,000
Last season: 13th
Manager: Ray Lewington

In: Bruce Dyer, Danny Webber, Jimmy Davis (loan)
Out: Stephen Glass, Gifton Noel-Williams, Allan Nielsen, Dominic Foley, Fabien Ford

BBC Sport verdict: There is no reason to think that Watford will struggle, but they appear to lack the quality required for a sustained promotion push.
Key man: Heidar Helguson

WEST BROM

Nickname: Baggies
Ground: The Hawthorns
Capacity: 27,877
Last season: 19th in Premiership
Manager: Gary Megson

In: Bernt Haas, James O'Connor, Rob Hulse
Out: Bob Taylor, Des Lyttle, Brian Jensen, Matt Collins, Jordao, Igor Balis, Derek McInnes

BBC Sport verdict: West Brom were out of their depth last season in the Premiership but are more than capable of once again strongly challenging for promotion to football's top flight.
Key man: Jason Koumas

Joe Cole will be missed by West Ham

WEST HAM

Nickname: The Hammers
Ground: Upton Park
Capacity: 35,500
Last season: 18th in Premiership
Manager: Glenn Roeder

In: David Connolly, Robert Lee
Out: Paolo di Canio, Lee Bowyer, Gary Breen, Clive Delaney, Izzie Iriekpen, Scott Minto, John Moncur, Raimond van der Gouw, Nigel Winterburn, Glen Johnson, Les Ferdinand, Trevor Sinclair, Joe Cole

BBC Sport verdict: One of the favourites for promotion and now on a sounder financial footing having sold Joe Cole. However, with so many departures over the summer a few injuries could leave the Hammers threadbare.
Key man: Jermain Defoe

WIGAN

Nickname: The Latics
Ground: JJB Stadium
Capacity: 25,000
Last season: Division Two champions
Manager: Paul Jewell

In:
Out: Paul Santus.

BBC Sport verdict: Wigan will be hoping they can emulate the likes of Preston and Reading, who have reached the Division One play-offs the season after winning promotion. Could cause a few surprises this season.
Key man: Nathan Ellington

WIMBLEDON

Nickname: The Dons
Ground: Unknown
Capacity: Unknown
Last season: 10th
Manager: Stuart Murdoch

In: Dean Holdsworth
Out: Ian Selley, Chris Willmott, Damien Francis, Neil Shipperley, Kelvin Davis

BBC Sport verdict: Wimbledon's plans to relocate to Milton Keynes have not yet come to fruition and the club continue to lurch along. With several key players having left the club it could be a difficult campaign.
Key man: Patrick Agyemang