Halifax Town

22/23 Position: 11th

Founded: 2008*

Nickname: The Shaymen

Ground: The Shay

Key Player: Millenic Alli

Irishman Alli had a brilliant end to last season, which peaked as he made Wrexham's backline look foolish, scoring a brace against them in a brilliant 3-1 win. It was his first season at the level, and the 23 year old quickly adapted, finishing with 9 goals in 33 games. I believe this season he will kick on another level, and is capable of scoring even more. He looks at his best cutting inside from wide areas, which he drifts into, and exploits with his quick turn of pace and silky footwork.

Key Signing: Adam Senior

I was shocked when I saw Senior had made his loan move with the Shaymen permanent. He was fantastic last season, a defender who was equally comfortable bringing the ball out from the back as he was defending. He's only 21 too, so has massive upside, and I am still shocked that an EFL club didn't take a look at Senior. Their loss is Halifax's gain, and he will be even more important this season as key defender Jesse Debrah looks set to depart.

Opening Fixtures:

Bromley (H)

Boreham Wood (A)

Oldham (A)

Oxford City (H)

Solihull (A)

The Odds:

Title: 50/1

Promotion: 28/1

Top 7: 4/1

Manager: Chris Millington

Millington showed that patience is absolutely crucial when it comes to a manager. It was his first senior role, being promoted from assistant after Pete Wild departed, and it understandably took time for him to adjust. Plenty were calling for him to be sacked, but he ultimately proved them all wrong, leading Halifax to victory at Wembley, writing his name into the club's history. I feel he faces an equally tough season this year though.

Verdict:

Halifax ended the season strongly, so their fans are going to think this prediction is incredibly harsh. However, just like last season they've lost some key players. Top goalscorer Dieseruvwe left for Hartlepool, Kian Spence made the move to the EFL and Jesse Debrah still hasn't signed. They struggled to begin with last season, and I expect it to play out exactly the same this term.

Sorry Halifax fans.

Prediction: 17th