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After a busy summer in the fourth layer, several clubs are preparing for a promotion struggle, while others are based on a relegation battle.
The DOSA remains one of the most unpredictable and entertaining divisions of football, and by 2025-26 it should not be different.
101Gratgoals has covered you for your promotion favorites, relegation scrapers and young weapons.
Promotion favorites
Mk Dons endured a miserable purpose of 19th place last season, but Paul Warne’s arrival has caused optimism to Milton Keynes.
The club has spent big in the league two standards, paying £ 800,000 to sign Aaron Collins de Bolton and add Will Collar from Stockport to strengthen the spine.
From the sides that fall into this division, Bristol Rovers looks like the best that is rapidly placed.
Darrell Clarke knows the league inside and the experienced duo Macauley Southam-Hales and Josh Mceachran have been introduced to complement exciting talents such as Kamil Conteth and the teenager Kofi Shaw.
Chesterfield, who stormed last season’s playoffs, winning eight of his last 13 games, retained key figures John Fleck and Will Grigg, while Armando Dobra’s flare and a few smart loans movements could further push them.
Notts county, also victims of Play-Off Heartbreak, had to face the exit of the talisman David McGoldrick in Barnsley.
This pays pressure on Matthew Dennis to achieve targets, while Sonny Aljofree Sonny Aljofree Loan Signing United seems smart.
Cambridge United, a relegate of the League one, showed an improvement under Neil Harris, the summer additions of Dominic Ball and Ben Knight should make the contestants.
Walsall’s dramatic collapse after Christmas cost them a shot in automatic promotion, but after losing the play-off final, Mat Sadler’s side will be desperate to learn from that end of the season.
Finally, the recent promoted Barnet arrives full of impulse after managing the National League and Dean Brennan’s team will not be afraid of anyone.
Playoff Contentants
Salford City has kept Matty Young after a succeeded loan from Sunderland, an important step after losing sloping Curtis in Bradford.
With Karl Robinson at the helm and the co -owner Gary Neville that still house great ambitions, will aim to climb the table.
Gillingham, managed by Gareth Ainsworth, could also face a challenge if Bradley Dack remains in shape and Sam vOkes can rediscover their best shape.
Consistency is the biggest problem for Crewe Alexandra, the fearsome three-win in their last 20 games cost them a play-off site.
Manager Lee Bell has stuck and added veteran striker Louis Moult to sharpen his attack.
Crawley Town was chaotic last year, through five managers before being relegated. They have ceded much of their workforce, with Kabongo Tshimanga to provide goals.
Bromley ended eleventh in his debut football league season, excellent success, while Grimsby Town and Colchester United seek to build solid foundations.
David Artell has been rewarded with a new agreement to Grimsby and Danny Cowley continues to develop a young and promising young person in Colchester.
Swindon Town, now under the colorful Ian Holloway, welcome to the Billy Bodin house. The Holloway pedigree will have fans who dream of a first set.
Review candidates
Newport’s County’s Commitment to a possession -based style won praise, but also cost them last season, especially in pieces.
The new CAP David Hughes, formerly in the configuration of Manchester United Academy, has a great challenge ahead.
The city of Harrogate is a perennial survivor and did its transfer business before giving it a chance.
Oldham Athletic returns to the EFL after a stage of the non -league, strengthening their ranks with experienced players to avoid a quick fall.
The city of Shrewsbury, relegated to the league after a disastrous year, causes Michael Appleton to try a reconstruction with Will Boyle, Tom Anderson and Tom Sang forming a new spine. Survival is the first goal.
Tranmere Rovers has been stagnant in recent years, but adding Richie Smallwood and Jason Lowe could give them new ones to keep up to date.
It could be another sombrian year in Accrrington Stanley, which kept the fall last season. Budget restrictions have again limited their hiring, with only two new signings of the non -league.
Barrow, under Andy Whing, has light in the numbers, while ex -Barrow Pete Wild director now runs Fleetwood Town, who has to lose Phoenix Patterson and Brendan Wiredu.
The city of Cheltenham also seems vulnerable after a quiet summer.
Young talents to see
Matus Holicek (Crewe, 20) – A Slovak midfielder equipped technically who will want to add goals after a single strike in 38 appearances last season.
Kelly n’mp (Salford, 21) -The Dutch born has shown talent talent flashes and will have a greater impact this year.
Voh ameen (Swindon, 18)-The forward of Iraq under the age of 20 burst on the scene outside the Manchester United of the FA Juvenil CUP. He continued with a goal and two assists in 14 senior appearances last season.
