Last week saw the release of the EFL’s fixture schedule for 2021/22, and it promises to be another tense term full of twists and turns.
Portsmouth will start their campaign with a trip to face Fleetwood Town, and will be hoping that they can fashion an escape route out of League One after falling short of a spot in the play-offs last season.
But how likely is promotion next summer, according to the bookmakers?
We’ve taken a look at the latest odds for all 24 League One teams to determine who supposedly has the best chance of booking a spot in the Championship when the curtain falls on another hectic campaign.
Click and scroll through the pages below to read our countdown…
*All odds courtesy of SkyBet and correct at time of writing
17. Lincoln City - 9/2
Last season's final table position: 5th in League One. First fixture of the season: Away to Gillingham (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
18. Bolton Wanderers - 9/2
Last season's final table position: 3rd in League Two. First fixture of the season: Home to MK Dons (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) Photo: Steve Bardens
19. Rotherham United - 4/1
Last season's final table position: 23rd in Championship. First fixture of the season: Home to Plymouth Argyle (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield
20. Portsmouth - 4/1
Last season's final table position: 8th in League One. First fixture of the season: Away to Fleetwood Town (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Photo: Naomi Baker