Back in the Football League for the first time since 2008,
Wrexham is a very different club to the one which suffered the ignominy of
dropping into English football's fifth tier.
Relegation to non-league was in part due to ownership issues
- but now under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney the sky's the
limit for the third-oldest professional association football team in the world,
who have made no secret of their ambition to reach the Premier League.
Goalkeeper Ben Foster believes Wrexham are good enough to
win League Two, citing the strength of a squad which already boasted a wealth
of EFL experience.
The bookmakers agree, with the Dragons favourites to win the
fourth tier title.
Momentum from last season's National League title-winning
campaign could carry the side on to further success this season, but they will
start the season without talisman Paul Mullin – following his much-publicised
injury during pre-season.
Whether Phil Parkinson will decide to plug that gap by
dipping into the transfer market remains to be seen, but the Dragons do have
the means to add to their ranks should they wish to do so.
There will certainly be plenty of plot twists and drama to
satisfy the audiences, be it the Racecourse faithful or armchair enthusiasts...
Listen to coverage of Wrexham across the BBC on Radio
Wales, Radio Cymru, online and on Sounds.
How will this work?
#bbcefl
Well, the BBC has a vast network of commentators and reporters across local radio - covering EFL clubs up and down the country on a daily basis - so I've tapped into their knowledge to give you the lowdown on what to expect this season.
We'll start at the bottom of each division, alphabetically, and work our way up. Beginning with League Two.
That means some club called Wrexham are up first - not sure if you've heard much about them lately...
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Club football is (almost) back
#bbcefl
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Fans of English club football rejoice!
It's been 67 days since the curtain was brought down on the 2022-23 EFL campaign, with Josh Windass scoring a 123rd-minute winner to win Sheffield Wednesday the League One play-off final.
So I guess it's quite apt that the Owls also get the new season under way, as they host relegated Southampton in the Championship at 20:00 BST.
Between now and then I'll be bringing you expert analysis and predictions on all 72 EFL clubs, to whet your appetite for the weekend.
Live Reporting
James Law
All times stated are UK
Wrexham – ‘The sky’s the limit’
League Two (2022-23: 1st in National League)
Aled Williams
BBC Wales Sport
Back in the Football League for the first time since 2008, Wrexham is a very different club to the one which suffered the ignominy of dropping into English football's fifth tier.
Relegation to non-league was in part due to ownership issues - but now under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney the sky's the limit for the third-oldest professional association football team in the world, who have made no secret of their ambition to reach the Premier League.
Goalkeeper Ben Foster believes Wrexham are good enough to win League Two, citing the strength of a squad which already boasted a wealth of EFL experience.
The bookmakers agree, with the Dragons favourites to win the fourth tier title.
Momentum from last season's National League title-winning campaign could carry the side on to further success this season, but they will start the season without talisman Paul Mullin – following his much-publicised injury during pre-season.
Whether Phil Parkinson will decide to plug that gap by dipping into the transfer market remains to be seen, but the Dragons do have the means to add to their ranks should they wish to do so.
There will certainly be plenty of plot twists and drama to satisfy the audiences, be it the Racecourse faithful or armchair enthusiasts...
Listen to coverage of Wrexham across the BBC on Radio Wales, Radio Cymru, online and on Sounds.
How will this work?
#bbcefl
Well, the BBC has a vast network of commentators and reporters across local radio - covering EFL clubs up and down the country on a daily basis - so I've tapped into their knowledge to give you the lowdown on what to expect this season.
We'll start at the bottom of each division, alphabetically, and work our way up. Beginning with League Two.
That means some club called Wrexham are up first - not sure if you've heard much about them lately...
Club football is (almost) back
#bbcefl
Fans of English club football rejoice!
It's been 67 days since the curtain was brought down on the 2022-23 EFL campaign, with Josh Windass scoring a 123rd-minute winner to win Sheffield Wednesday the League One play-off final.
So I guess it's quite apt that the Owls also get the new season under way, as they host relegated Southampton in the Championship at 20:00 BST.
Between now and then I'll be bringing you expert analysis and predictions on all 72 EFL clubs, to whet your appetite for the weekend.