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8) PORT VALE
The FourFourTwo magazine have predicted them to finish in 8th place for the 2024/25 campaign.
24/25 FFT VERDICT: Only able to release three players after relegation, Vale haven’t had the full revamp they probably needed if they are to compete for promotion. Jayden Stockley will be dangerous, though: back in 2018, the targetman scored the most headed goals in Europe.
The FourFourTwo magazine predicted the club to finish in 21st place for the 2023/24 League One campaign – instead they finished 23rd.
23/24 FFT VERDICT: Vale’s decision to sack Clarke was unpopular, so internal replacement Crosby is already on the back foot. With funds limited and key men Worrall and Pett gone, a tough year awaits – though Conor Grant and Connor Ripley are good signings on paper.
7) CARLISLE
The FourFourTwo magazine have predicted them to finish in 7th place (playoffs) for the 2024/25 campaign.
24/25 FFT VERDICT: Despite last season’s no show, there shouldn’t be a relegation hangover due to the positivity around December’s takeover. Led by legend Paul Simpson, United could meet their lofty ambitions if returning recruits Aaron Hayden and Charlie Wyke stay fit.
The FourFourTwo magazine predicted the club to finish in 24th place (relegated) for the 2023/24 League One campaign – and that is where they ended up.
23/24 FFT VERDICT: Simpson worked miracles to inspire Carlisle to promotion: he’s ready for League One, but it’s less clear the club is, structurally. If Moxon stays, United need their star midfielder at his best every week to have a chance. Losing top scorer Kristian Dennis didn’t help.
6) BRADFORD
The FourFourTwo magazine have predicted them to finish in 6th place (playoffs) for the 2024/25 campaign.
24/25 FFT VERDICT: Antoni Sarcevic has already won four League Two promotions, including one under Bantams boss Graham Alexander, and will be key to the club’s top seven ambitions. They will be fulfilled if wing back Brad Halliday and talisman Andy Cook come up trumps once again.
The FourFourTwo magazine predicted the club to finish in 8th place for the 2023/24 League Two campaign – instead they finished 9th.
23/24 FFT VERDICT: Tying down top goalscorer Andy Cook was great business by Bradford City, but it’s a topheavy squad that was carried at times last year by a handful of star individuals. They must forget the League Two play-off semi-final defeat to Carlisle United quickly, with midfielders Kevin McDonald and Alex Pattison snapped up by manager Mark Hughes in a bid to get to League One.
5) NOTTS COUNTY
The FourFourTwo magazine have predicted them to finish in 5th place (playoffs) for the 2024/25 campaign.
24/25 FFT VERDICT: The defensive lessons from last season have been learnt, with the additions of Matty Platt, and Jacob Bedeau, while Matty Palmer fit for the duration would help. Even with Matty Langstaff leaving, improvements should land Notts County a top seven spot.
The FourFourTwo magazine predicted the club to finish in 3rd place for the 2023/24 League Two campaign – instead they finished 14th.
23/24 FFT VERDICT: The swashbuckling Magpies bagged a whopping 107 National League points and are superbly coached by Luke Williams. Meanwhile, David McGoldrick’s return to Meadow Lane represents League Two’s standout capture, while goalkeeper Aidan Stone is a good signing from League One Port Vale. With their squad, Notts County will certainly challenge at the sharp end of the division.
4) GILLINGHAM
The FourFourTwo magazine have predicted them to finish in 4th place (playoffs) for the 2024/25 campaign.
24/25 FFT VERDICT: Jack Nolan, Aaron Rowe and Elliott Nevitt should help Gillingham to carry a greater attacking threat this term, while a sturdy defensive base remains, as Mark Bonner looks to emulate his achievements at Cambridge with an even better squad. They might go quite close.
The FourFourTwo magazine predicted the club to finish in 4th place for the 2023/24 League Two campaign – instead they finished 12th.
23/24 FFT VERDICT: Two wins and seven goals in the first 23 games of last season, 12 and 29 in the second: no coincidence those returns sandwiched the Galinsons’ takeover of Gillingham. The arrival of Wales midfielder Jonny Williams, fresh from 10 Swindon goals last term, adds to the drastic progress, and many are expecting Gillingham to challenge at the top of League Two.
3) CHESTERFIELD
The FourFourTwo magazine have predicted them to finish in 3rd place (automatic promotion) for the 2024/25 campaign.
24/25 FFT VERDICT: A unified football club that’s just tasted promotion success, a squad full of proven EFL quality, including Paddy Madden, and a seasoned manager in Paul Cook: the Spireites are back in the bog time with tons of ambition to boot, so consecutive promotions could be on the cards.
The FourFourTwo magazine predicted the club to finish win promotion for the 2023/24 National League campaign – and that is what they did.
2) DONCASTER
The FourFourTwo magazine have predicted them to finish in 2nd place (automatic promotion) for the 2024/25 campaign.
24/25 FFT VERDICT: From the right-sided pairing of Jamie Sterry and Luke Molyneux to enviable midfield depth, to Ironside providing the graft and firepower up top, there are many reasons to believe Doncaster will rediscover their sumptuous spring form; the biggest is Grant McCann.
The FourFourTwo magazine predicted the club to finish in 5th place for the 2023/24 League Two campaign – and that is where they ended up.
23/24 FFT VERDICT: Donny prepared for this season showing greater intent than last, with the statement reappointment of McCann, plus standout signings including right-back Jamie Sterry and frontman Joe Ironside. It appears a Doncaster Rovers return to League One could be in the offing this term, but they’ll have to beat some heavyweight League Two sides to make that a reality.
1) MK DONS
The FourFourTwo magazine have predicted them to finish as the champions for the 2024/25 campaign.
24/25 FFT VERDICT: A blueprint for a top three finish has been established since Mike Williamson took charge in October, and the addition of defenders Luke Offord, Sam Sherring and Laurence Maguire to an already heavyweight squad will make his side tougher in the big games. Glory beckons…
The FourFourTwo magazine predicted the club to finish in 7th place for the 2023/24 League Two campaign – instead they finished 4th.
23/24 FFT VERDICT: Last time MK Dons dropped down to League Two, they appointed an experienced manager and made a statement signing early in the window, winning promotion at the first attempt in 2018/19. It’s the same again this time, with Alex Gilbey returning to the fold and Graham Alexander stepping into the managerial hotseat. Same result?
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