The third tier will host some ambitious clubs in the 2023/24 season, many of which will have their sights set om promotion to the Championship. As is the case at any level of football, valuable players can fuel success.
Using data from Transfermarkt, here are League One’s most valuable squads.
. Most expensive squads
Here are the third tier's most expensive squads according to Transfermarkt. Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
. 24. Stevenage
Total market value: €3.63m Photo: Dan Istitene/Getty Images
. 23. Carlisle United
Total market value: €3.73m Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images
. 22. Cheltenham Town
Total market value: €3.99m Photo: Dan Istitene/Getty Images
. 21. Exeter City
Total market value: €4.1m Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images
. 20. Wycombe Wanderers
Total market value: €4.38m Photo: Andrew Redington/Getty Images
. 19. Leyton Orient
Total market value: €4.4m Photo: Henry Browne/Getty Images
. 18. Shrewsbury Town
Total market value: €4.55m Photo: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images
. 17. Port Vale
Total market value: €4.6m Photo: Alex Pantling/Getty Images
. 16. Northampton Town
Total market value: €4.63m Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images
. 15. Cambridge United
Total market value: €4.93m Photo: Mike Owen/Getty Images
1. Most expensive squads
Here are the third tier's most expensive squads according to Transfermarkt. Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
2. 24. Cheltenham Town
Total market value: €3.64m Photo: Dan Istitene/Getty Images
3. 23. Stevenage
Total market value: €4.08m Photo: Dan Istitene/Getty Images
4. 22. Exeter City
Total market value: €4.1m Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images
