Leicester City kick off their League One campaign against promoted Notts County, a clash that marks the Premier League champions' second descent into the third tier in 142 years. Back‑to‑back relegations have dropped the 2016 title winners down to this level, only 17 years after their lone previous spell. The fixture underscores a dramatic fall from elite status in history.

Bromley, the League Two title holders, will host their first League One match against Barnsley at Hayes Lane, a 6,000‑capacity ground. The Ravers have spent 132 of 134 years outside the Football League, making this a step up. Leicester finished 14th in the National League while Bromley were 106 places lower; now they face each other on equal footing.

Opening day also sees Oxford United, newly appointed Aaron Ramsey, host League Two runners‑up MK Dons as they return to League One. Cambridge United take on Wigan Athletic, while Stockport County travel to Plymouth Argyle. Sheffield Wednesday, relegated from the Championship, meet Leyton Orient. These fixtures set the tone for a division reshaped by former Premier League clubs in history.