Wigan and Rotherham were promoted automatically from the third tier, while MK Dons, Sheffield Wednesday, Sunderland and Wycombe will compete in the play-offs this month.
Using stats from Whoscored.com, which gathers data from every match, we’ve put together a starting XI based on players’ average ratings.
This only includes players who have played more than 15 league games during the 2021/22 campaign.
Here’s who made the starting XI, with several clubs represented:
This only includes players who have played more than 15 league games during the 2021/22 campaign.
. LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07: Barry Bannan of Sheffield Wednesday looks on during the Sky Bet League One match between Charlton Athletic and Sheffield Wednesday at The Valley on August 07, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Getty Images)
Barry Bannan. Photo: Jacques Feeney/Getty Images Photo: Jacques Feeney
. GK: Josh Vickers (Rotherham) - Average rating: 7.10
The 26-year-old wasn't even Rotherham's first-choice goalkeeper at the start of the season but has won his place off Viktor Johansson. Vickers made 20 league appearances for The Millers before a hand injury ended his season in April. Photo: Getty Images
. CB: Ryan Tafazolli (Wycombe) - Average rating: 7.28
At 6 ft 5, the Wycombe centre-back, 30, is a towering figure who has made 33 appearances in the Chairboys' backline this season. Tafazolli is an asset in both boxes and has also contributed with four League One goals this term. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
9. ST: Sam Vokes (Wycombe) - Average rating: 7.50
Wycombe managed to sign the Welsh international from Stoke in the summer and Vokes has regularly led the line for Gareth Ainsworth's side this season. The 32-year-old has scored 16 League One goals and provided five assists in 43 appearances this term. Photo: Getty Images
10. ST: Michael Smith (Rotherham) - Average rating: 7.36
Smith's goals may have dried up a bit towards the end of the campaign, yet the 30-year-old frontman still finished as Rotherham's top scorer after scoring 18 times in League One. Smith was nominated for the League One Player of the Season and helped the Millers win automatic promotion. Photo: George Wood
11. ST: Ross Stewart (Sunderland) - Average rating: 7.41
Following Charlie Wyke's departure at the start of the season, Stewart, 25, has stepped up to become Sunderland's main striker. The Scot finished with 24 League One goals after starting every league game for the Black Cats. Photo: JPI Media