Six new teams will begin the 2008/09 season in the division this season all with different aspirations of achieving glory this time around. Here is a guide to what exactly has been going on over the weekend.
Transfers
Doncaster Rovers have completed the signing of James Chambers from League One Leicester on a free transfer.
Highly rated Gambian striker Omar Koroma has joined Norwich on a season long loan deal.
Plymouth manager Paul Sturrock has revealed that his club will be announcing the signing of a new player within the next 48 hours, subject to the unknown man completing a medical.
Danny Shittu looks set to start the season at Watford desipite claiming he is still interested in a move to Rangers.
Paul Jewell has told Robbie Savage that he will not be selected unless he trains to the best of his ability.
Friendly Results
Barnet 3 - 2 Watford
Barnsley 2 - 0 Chengdu Blades
Burnley 2 - 1 Inverness
Crewe 0 - 2 Preston
Huddersfield 2 - 1 Sheffield United
Notts County 2 - 3 Nottm Forest
Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 3 Wigan
Tranmere 1 - 0 Blackpool
Wolverhampton 4 - 2 Blackburn
Barnsley 2 - 0 Chengdu Blades
Burnley 2 - 1 Inverness
Crewe 0 - 2 Preston
Huddersfield 2 - 1 Sheffield United
Notts County 2 - 3 Nottm Forest
Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 3 Wigan
Tranmere 1 - 0 Blackpool
Wolverhampton 4 - 2 Blackburn
Paper Talk
Birmingham City manager have refuted speculation that the blues are interested in Darren Fletcher.
Alan Pardew has told the media that Charlton can cope under the stain of sight financial restrictions.
QPR manager Ian Dowie has described Real Madrid midfielder Daniel Parejo as an "incredibly exciting signing."