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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1. AFC Wimbledon
Despite the Dons being among the favourites with the bookies to go down, Glyn Hodges has said 'we’ve got to make sure we prove them wrong. Hopefully we bash the bookies.' They start with a trip to Northampton. Photo: James Chance
2. Accrington Stanley
John Coleman said he's happy with the additions he's made so far this summer, although is still hoping to get a few more in before the window closes. Stanley welcome promotion-chasing Peterborough to the Wham Stadium. Photo: Daniel Chesterton
3. Blackpool
Neil Critchley has had a major overhaul this summer at Bloomfield Road but still isn't done in the market. He told the Blackpool Gazette there are 'one or two areas we’d still like to strengthen'. They face a long trip to Plymouth to start with. Photo: Lewis Storey
4. Bristol Rovers
The Gas face a tricky start at Sunderland and then against Ipswich. However, Ben Garner told the Bristol Post 'if we go to Sunderland and win on Saturday everyone will say "what a great start" and it will fill us with confidence and momentum going into those next games. Photo: Harry Trump