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Not necessarily as Posh also have debt concerns, while many recent promotion winners have been replaced by players unexposed at this level.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.
13. 12th: PETERBOROUGH UNITED
Manager: Darren Ferguson (pictured)...3 signings: Ryan De Havilland, Archie Collins, Peter Kioso...Title odds: 10/1....PT Comment: I've never been less confident of a League One season in the MacAnthony/Ferguson era. There will be some pain and mid-table obscurity could beckon. Photo: Joe Dent
14. 11th: FLEETWOOD TOWN
Manager: Scott Brown....3 signings: Ryan Broom (pictured), Danny Mayor, Adam Montgomery....Title odds: 50/1....PT Comment: Bored Posh to death twice last season, but they have some decent attacking players at the club now. A fair season ahead as long as a jailbird owner doesn't become an issue. Photo: Joe Dent
15. 10th: LINCOLN CITY
Manager: Mark Kennedy...3 signings: Tyler Walker, Jaden Brown, Ethan Hamilton (pictured)....Title odds: 40/1....PT Comment: The Imps were held back by a lack of attacking threat last season, a problem they appear to have addressed by signing Walker, a player who enjoyed great success on loan at Lincoln in the past. Photo: PETER POWELL
16. 9th: BLACKPOOL
Manager: Neil Critchley...3 signings: Kyle Joseph, Oliver Norburn (pictured), Matthew Pennington...Title odds: 12/1...PT Comment: Letting star striker Jerry Yates go won't help, but signing Oliver Norburn might. Can't see any seaside celebrations though, even though a successful boss has returned. Photo: Joe Dent