BOSTON UNITED

Nickname: Pilgrims
Ground: York Street
Capacity: 6,643
Last season: 15th
Manager: Neil Thompson
In: Daryl Sutch, Lee Beevers, Graham Potter
Out: Nick Conroy, Peter Costello, James Gould, David Town, Mark Clifford

BBC Sport verdict: Boston start the season without the handicap of a four-point penalty, as with last term, but still look destined for a season of struggle. Consolidation the realistic target.
Key man: Richard Logan

BRISTOL ROVERS

Nickname: Pirates
Ground: The Memorial Stadium
Capacity: 12,000
Last season: 20th
Manager: Ray Graydon
In: Lee Hodges, Christian Edwards, Dave Savage, Junior Agogo, Kevin Miller, Ijah Anderson.
Out: Scott Howie, Mark McKeever, Lewis Hogg, Trevor Challis, Bradley Allen, Guiliano Grazioli, Che Wilson.

BBC Sport verdict: Ray Graydon is looking for a massive improvement on last season's struggles. Late-season improvement and a summer spending spree will have lifted Rovers spirits.
Key man: Andy Rammell

BURY

Nickname: Shakers
Ground: Gigg Lane
Capacity: 11,840
Last season: 7th
Manager: Andy Preece
In: Joe O'Neill (loan), Lee Duxbury, Greg Strong, Harpal Singh
Out: Jon Newby, Michael Nelson, Steve Redmond, Colin Cramb, Ed Tarsus, Nicky Hill, Seb Rowe, John Blackley, Matthew Morris, Chris Billy, Jamie Stuart

BBC Sport verdict: Last season's play-off place will be hard to repeat following the loss of player-of-the-year Michael Nelson and striker Jon Newby from an already flimsy squad.
Key man: Lee Duxbury

Cambridge boss John Taylor

CAMBRIDGE UNITED

Nickname: U's
Ground: The Abbey Stadium
Capacity: 9,617
Last season: 12th
Manager: John Taylor
In: Justin Walker, Mark Venus, Stuart Bimson
Out: David Theobald, Anthony Scully, Daryl Bourgeois, Daniel Huggins, Owen Paynter, Graham Rush, Omar Riza.

BBC Sport verdict: Holding on to deadly striker Dave Kitson is the key to Cambridge's hopes. With him, last season's play-off threat may just be repeated, but without him it looks like a mid-table finish at best.
Key man: Dave Kitson

CARLISLE UNITED

Nickname: Cumbrians/The Blues
Ground: Brunton Park
Capacity: 15,300
Last season: 22nd
Manager: Roddy Collins
In: Chris Billy, Craig Russell, Steve Livingstone
Out: Marc Nixon, Adam Thwaites, Luke Weaver, Jon McCarthy, Marc Gardiner, Luke Weaver

BBC Sport verdict: Last season's LDV Vans final appearance underlined the potential at Carlisle, for whom success means avoiding their perennial relegation struggle will mean success. Some shrewd summer signings may mean they are closer to the right end of the table this time.
Key man: Richie Foran

CHELTENHAM TOWN

Nickname: Robins
Ground: Whaddon Road
Capacity: 7,409
Last season: 21st in Division Two
Manager: Bobby Gould
In: Craig Dobson, Kayode Odejayi
Out: Stephen Jones, Richard Kear, Christian Brutschin, Julian Alsop, Neil Haworth, Lee Williams, Russell Milton, Tony Naylor

BBC Sport verdict: Bobby Gould's arrival could not prevent Cheltenham from tumbling into the Third Division, but he will be hopeful of a speedy return. Julian Alsop's departure will hardly help their cause, however.
Key man: Grant McCann

DARLINGTON

Nickname: Quakers
Ground: The Reynolds Arena
Capacity: 27,500
Last season: 14th
Manager: Mick Tait
In: Mike Price
Out: Paul Campbell, Stuart Whitehead, Mark Ford, Phil Hadland.

BBC Sport verdict: An impressive new stadium awaits the Quakers but it may not provide the stage for a promotion challenge. Should be capable of an improvement on last season's disappointing 14th place.
Key man: Barry Conlon

DONCASTER ROVERS

Nickname: Rovers
Ground: Belle Vue
Capacity: 7,219
Last season: 3rd (in Conference)
Manager: Dave Penney
In: Leo Fortune-West, John McGrath
Out: Andy Watson, Gareth Owen, Barry Miller, Stuart Nelson, Warren Peyton, Keith Foy, Craig Temperton, Sam Thorne, Richard Gregory

BBC Sport verdict: The first-ever winners of the Conference play-offs will hope to find themselves in a similar end-of-season lottery this time around. Leo Fortune-West's signing is a big boost as they celebrate a Football League return after a five-year absence.
Key man: Leo Fortune-West

Peter Jackson has returned to Huddersfield

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN

Nickname: Terriers
Ground: The McAlpine Stadium
Capacity: 24,500
Last season: 22nd (in Division Two)
Manager: Peter Jackson
In: Rob Edwards, Jon Newby, Ian Gray, Tony Carss
Out: Kevin Sharp, Eddie Youds, Ben Austin, Chris Brown, Gareth Evans, Kenny Irons, Simon Baldry, Thomas Heary, Lee Padgett, Danny Clapham, Greg Kelly, Martin Smith, Adie Moses, Gianfranco Labarthe, Tyrone Thompson (loan).

BBC Sport verdict: Peter Jackson and Terry Yorath's returns give the club hopes of a revival after years of financial uncertainty. A major squad overhaul has given the club a fresh feel and real hope of an instant return to the Second Division.
Key man: Jon Newby

HULL CITY

Nickname: Tigers
Ground: The KC Stadium
Capacity: 25,504
Last season: 13th
Manager: Peter Taylor
In: Danny Allsopp, Andy Dawson, Richard Hinds, Alton Thelwell, Jason Price
Out: Lee Philpott, Jamie Heard, Lawrie Dudfield, Michael Branch, Greg Strong

BBC Sport verdict: Promotion favourites after continuing to assemble one of the division's most expensive squads. Danny Allsopp is the most notable addition and boss Peter Taylor will surely accept nothing less than promotion this time around.
Key man: Danny Allsopp

KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS

Nickname: Harriers
Ground: Aggborough Stadium
Capacity: 6,237
Last season: 11th
Manager: Ian Britton
In: Matthew Gadsby
Out: Fraser Digby, Hugh McAuley, Ian Foster, Dion Scott, Drewe Broughton, Inderpaul Khela

BBC Sport verdict: Little strength in depth and little money with which to change that scenario. Mid-table looks a realistic prospect for Kidderminster again this season.
Key man: Bo Henriksen

LEYTON ORIENT

Nickname: The O's
Ground: Brisbane Road
Capacity: 11,127
Last season: 18th
Manager: Paul Brush
In: David Hunt, Tom Newey, Marcus Ebdon
Out: Carl Hutchings, Andy Harris, John Martin, Scott Canham, Chris Wild, Andre Williams, James Rodden, Scott Barrett

BBC Sport verdict: Boss Paul Brush remains under pressure to deliver promotion although last season's slump does little to suggest it will arrive this time around.
Key man: Lee Thorpe

LINCOLN CITY

Nickname: The Red Imps
Ground: Sincil Bank
Capacity: 10,918
Last season: 6th
Manager: Keith Alexander
In: Dave Wattley, Rory May
Out: Richard Logan, Adam Buckley, Chris Ward, Adie Mike, Stuart Bimson

BBC Sport verdict: Though losing the play-off final was a blow, reaching that game was a major achievement for Keith Alexander's side. Boasted the division's meanest defence, but still have a strike force to match.
Key man: Ben Futcher

MACCLESFIELD TOWN

Nickname: Silkmen
Ground: Moss Rose
Capacity: 6,335
Last season: 16th
Manager: Dave Moss
In: Colin Little, John Miles, Martin Carruthers, David Flitcroft, Mark Prudhoe
Out: Chris Byrne, Lee Martin, Paul O'Neil, David Eaton, Paul Aldridge, Lee Hardy, Ben Abbey, Kyle Lightbourne, John Askey, Darren Tinson, Neil Robinson (loan).

BBC Sport verdict: A repeat of last season's struggles looks inevitable for Dave Moss's paper-thin squad. Moss avoided the drop to the Conference last time and will have to pull out all the stops to repeat the trick.
Key man: Danny Whitaker

MANSFIELD TOWN

Nickname: Stags
Ground: Field Mill
Capacity: 10,000
Last season: 23rd (in Division Two)
Manager: Keith Curle
In: Tony Vaughan
Out: Keith Welch, Scott Sellars, Matthew Gadsby, Andy White, Danny Bacon Neill Moore.

BBC Sport verdict: Goals flowed freely at both ends last season but Keith Curle has the qualifications to shore up a defence which leaked 97 goals last term. That ultimately cost the Stags relegation but an improvement at the back could mean a play-off push this time.
Key man: Liam Lawrence

Boss Wilkinson is under pressure to deliver

NORTHAMPTON TOWN

Nickname: Cobblers
Ground: Sixfields Stadium
Capacity: 7,653
Last season: 24th (in Division Two)
Manager: Martin Wilkinson
In: Paul Reid, Peter Clark, Martin Reeves, Marc Richards, Chris Willmott, Lawrie Dudfield, Martin Smith, Tom Smith, Ollie Burgess, Luke Weaver, Ashley Westwood, Josh Low

Out: Chris Marsh, Duncan Spedding, Richard Hope, Marco Gabbiadini, Paul McGregor, John Frain, Nathan Abbey, Daryl Burgess, Jerry Gill, Bobby White, Gerard Lavin

BBC Sport verdict: A new chairman and a new spending policy has seen Northampton take a major gamble on bouncing back to Division Two. Favourites with Hull for an instant return but much will depend on how the players handle the expectation of an instant return.
Key man: Martin Smith

OXFORD UNITED

Nickname: The U's
Ground: The Kassam Stadium
Capacity: 12,500
Last season: 8th
Manager: Ian Atkins
In: Derek Townsley, Julian Alsop, Mark Rawle, Paul McCarthy, Danny Brown
Out: Paul Powell, Ian McCaldon, David Oldfield, Dave Savage, Sam Ricketts, Simon King, Bobby Ford, Jefferson Louis (loan)

BBC Sport verdict: Just missed out on a play-off place on the final day of the season, but Ian Atkins' steady improvement suggests Oxford can secure a top seven place this time around.
Key man: Manny Omoyinmi

ROCHDALE

Nickname: The Dale
Ground: Spotland
Capacity: 10,249
Last season: 19th
Manager: Alan Buckley
In: Daryl Burgess, Lee Bertos, Micha\el Simpkins, Sean McClare
Out: Lee Hodges, Clive Platt, Richard Jobson, Michael Oliver, John Baker, Neil Bennett, Paul Simpson, David Flitcroft

BBC Sport verdict: A bright start and an encouraging FA Cup run suggested Rochdale are a side with potential, but the remainder of the campaign suggested just the opposite. Alan Buckley's arrival and an emphasis on youth suggests an improvement may yet be on the cards.
Key man: Paul Connor

SCUNTHORPE UNITED

Nickname: Iron
Ground: Glanford Park
Capacity: 8,500
Last season: 5th
Manager: Brian Laws
In: Cliff Byrne, Kevin Sharp
Out: James Cotterill, Andy Dawson, Martin Carruthers

BBC Sport verdict: Continued their prolific run of play-off appearances but once again missed out on promotion. Another top-seven finish beckons and the Iron's experience may just see them go one better this time.

Key man: Steve Torpey

SOUTHEND UNITED

Nickname: Shrimpers
Ground: Roots Hall
Capacity: 12,392
Last season: 17th
Manager: Steve Wignall
In: Duncan Jupp, Mark Warren, Jamie Stuart, Drewe Broughton, Mark Gower, James Corbett, Carl Emberson, Jamie Fullarton, Che Wilson, Michael Husbands, Leke Odunsi
Out: Daryl Sutch, Tom Jordan, Mark Beard, Stephen Broad, Darryl Flahavan, Damon Searle, Barrington Belgrave, Mark Salter, Gavin Strachan, Danny Gay, Daniel Lunan, Brett Darby, Phil Whelan, Mark Rawle

BBC Sport verdict: A new manager has heralded an influx of new players should ensure a more successful season after last year's mediocre campaign. Play-offs look well within range.
Key man: Leon Cort

SWANSEA CITY

Nickname: Swans
Ground: Vetch Field
Capacity: 11,570
Last season: 21st
Manager: Brian Flynn
In: Leon Britton, Brad Maylett, Lenny Johnrose, Lee Trundle, Brian Murphy
Out: Steve Watkin, John Williams, Gareth Phillips, Neil Sharp, Jamie Wood, Andrew Mumford, Matt Murphy, Terry Evans, David Smith

BBC Sport verdict: Lee Trundle's arrival is a boost for a side that escaped relegation on the final day of the season. Swans suffered the worst away record in the division last season and will need to improve that to progress.
Key man: Leon Britton

TORQUAY UNITED

Nickname: Gulls
Ground: Plainmoor
Capacity: 6,003
Last season: 9th
Head coach: Leroy Rosenior
In: Craig Taylor
Out: Paul Holmes

BBC Sport verdict: Dropped away alarmingly last season with the play-offs within reach. Leroy Rosenior has continued to move the club forward and may fancy his chances of a more consistent challenge this time.
Key man: David Graham

YEOVIL TOWN

Nickname: Glovers
Ground: Huish Park
Capacity: 9,400
Last season: Conference champions
Manager: Gary Johnson
In: None
Out: Carl Alford

BBC Sport verdict: Yeovil will be well-backed by one of the division's largest followings after finally securing their league place. Promoted Conference sides have never been relegated the following year and Glovers are surely set to be following Rushden's example and challenging at the right end of the table.
Key man: Michael McIndoe

YORK CITY

Nickname: Minstermen
Ground: Bootham Crescent
Capacity: 9,459
Last season: 10th
Manager: Chris Brass
In: Mitch Ward
Out: Gary Hobson, Graham Potter, Tom Cowan, Craig Wilding, Jon Collinson

BBC Sport verdict: The Football League's youngest manager Chris Brass, just 27, faces a baptism of fire in his first season since taking over from Terry Dolan. Brass has re-signed three of eight players released at the end of the last campaign, but further new faces will be needed if they are to avoid a season of struggle.
Key man: Chris Brass