Two of the clubs relegated from the Championship have financial issues and Reading are expected to join Wigan Athletic in suffering points deductions.
The teams promoted from League Two are unlikely to challenge for a top half spot never mind promotion so surely there’s a great chance for Posh to return to the Championship?
Not necessarily as Posh also have debt concerns, while many recent promotion winners have been replaced by players unexposed at this level.
A healthy club is just as important as a successful one so Posh will deserve patience from fans if things don’t start well.
Ground can always be made up in the second half of the season.
Here is how I think the season will shape up, and end.
*Title odds supplied by Sky Bet on August 1.
9. 16th: PORT VALE
Manager: Andy Crosby...3 signings: Conor Ripley (pictured), Conor Grant, Tom Sang...Title odds: 40/1...PT Comment: They’ve transformed last season’s struggling squad in the summer and their changes should ensure a better season. They’ll doubtless make a valiant effort to stay out of trouble. Photo: Ashley Allen
10. 15th: LEYTON ORIENT
Manager: Richie Wellens...3 signings: Ethan Galbraith, Dan Agyei, Joe Pigott (pictured)...Title odds: 40/1...PT Comment: Won League Two playing great football last season and the Londoners should have more than enough to survive at the higher level. New signing Pigott has an annoying habit of scoring against Posh. Photo: James Chance
11. 14th: READING
Manager: Ruben Selles (pictured)...3 signings: Lewis Wing, Sam Smith, Charlie Savage...Title odds: 12/1...PT Comment: In a transfer embargo, come out of it, sign a couple of top players and then return to a transfer embargo. It's a chaotic club and they face point deductions again. Photo: Michael Steele
12. 13th: STEVENAGE
Manager: Steve Evans (pictured)...3 signings: Nathan Thompson, Dan Butler, Ben Thompson...Title odds: 50/1...PT Comment: Of all the promoted clubs from League Two this one has realised the need to strengthen in order to survive. Evans has been active and very successful in the transfer market. Photo: Harry Trump