League One Predictions

Exeter

Exeter

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Friday’s football game at St James Park pits together Exeter and Portsmouth, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Grecians aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Wycombe, but they will have to do it without injured forward Yanic Wildschut this time out. Ilmari Niskanen is widely expected to replace the Suriname international in the starting XI... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:45

Cheltenham

Cheltenham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Reading

Reading

There will be fireworks when Cheltenham Town and Reading face each other at Whaddon Road in the relegation six-pointer. The Robins have been producing fine showings in festive fixtures, with the team beating both Carlisle United and Shrewsbury Town and they must be high on confidence ahead of the visit of Reading. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be George Lloyd... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:45

Burton

Burton

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury

Pirelli Stadium will host Friday’s football game between Burton Albion and Shrewsbury Town, the two bottom-table sides. The Brewers aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Blackpool and they are seen as slim favourites to win this match. Talented tactician Gary Mills is unlikely to make changes to the team that won the Boxing Day clash.

The Shrews, on the other ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:45

Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Charlton

Charlton

Following a 2-1 win over Portsmouth, Bristol Rovers will look to keep their playoffs hopes alive when they take on Charlton on Matchday 25. The Pirates quickly bounced back from a 3-1 loss to Blackpool, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence and they are surely capable of matching the Red Robins in front of home fans. Barring any fresh injury concerns, Matt Taylor ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:45

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:00

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Carlisle

Carlisle

Wigan Athletic will look to put an end to their three-game losing run when they take on Carlisle United on Matchday 25. The Latics do not seem to be at the top of their gam, but Friday’s clash could be the turning point for the home side. Both Jonny Smith and Callum McManaman are pushing for a start, while there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.

The Cum... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:00

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Derby

Derby

There will be fireworks when Wigan Athletic and Derby County take on each other at the DW Stadium on Boxing Day. The Latics aim to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Port Vale and Reading and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Rams. Tuesday’s game comes too early for Jason Kerr and James Balagizi, with Thelo Aasgaard missing out with injury as well. <... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Stevenage

Stevenage

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Northampton

Northampton

Stevenage and Northampton go head to head at Lamex Stadium on day 24 of the new League One campaign. The Boro have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Burton, sharing the spoils with Exeter, while losing to Barnsley. Stevenage are eager to stay in the playoffs berth and they are surely capable of beating the Cobblers in front of home fans. Steve Ev... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Port Vale

Port Vale

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Port Vale and Barnsley square off against each other at Vale Park in what is expected to be a close League One clash. The Valiants have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team beating both Exeter and Wigan, while sharing the spoils with Wycombe. Port Vale are eyeing their fifth home win of the process, but the Boxing Day game will be anything but a walk in t... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Peterborough play host to Reading at their Weston Homes Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Boxing Day clash. The Posh are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win and they are seen as favourites to pick up all three points from Tuesday’s encounter. With no fresh injury concerns to report, Darren Ferguson is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Cambridge United

Cambridge United

Oxford United will be aiming to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Northampton Town when they take on Cambridge United on Matchday 24. The Yellows have suffered only one defeat at home this season, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the Boxing Day clash. Talented midfielder Tyler Goodrham is pushing for a rare start, while both Marcus Browne and Kyle Edwa... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Lincoln

Lincoln

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Bolton

Bolton

Tuesday’s football game at LNER stadium pits together Lincoln and Bolton, the two top-table sides. Lincoln aim to make amends for a 3-1 loss to Derby County, but they will have yet another big fish to fry against the Trotters. Midfielder Alistair Smith is pushing for a start after the 24-year-old came as a substitute in the last two league matches.

Bolton, on the o... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Fleetwood

Fleetwood

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Carlisle

Carlisle

Fleetwood will be aiming to put an end to their seven-game winless run in all competitions when they face Carlisle United on Tuesday afternoon. The Cod Army did well to hold league leaders Portsmouth to a draw and they are now on a quest to return to winning ways in the League One. Fleetwood have a chance to escape the relegation zone and we are positive that they will leave... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
30 January 2026 • 00:29 UTC • 1 min read
League One Predictions

Weekly League One Betting Tips

Below you’ll find our weekly League 1 tips across the most important football betting markets, including Correct Score, BTTS, Over/Under 1.5 Goals, Total Shots on Target, and Match Result.

League 1 Betting Tips

MatchBetting tips
Port ValePort ValeAFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon03/02/2026, 19:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BarnsleyBarnsleyNorthamptonNorthampton03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BurtonBurtonDoncasterDoncaster03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LutonLutonBradfordBradford07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Port ValePort ValeBurtonBurton07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
AFC WimbledonAFC WimbledonReadingReading07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonBarnsleyBarnsley07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
HuddersfieldHuddersfieldBlackpoolBlackpool07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MansfieldMansfieldExeterExeter07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorthamptonNorthamptonStevenageStevenage07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PeterboroughPeterboroughWiganWigan07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PlymouthPlymouthLincolnLincoln07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
RotherhamRotherhamCardiffCardiff07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Stockport CountyStockport CountyLeyton OrientLeyton Orient07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WycombeWycombeDoncasterDoncaster07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw

League One Betting Stats and Data

To support your League One tips and betting decisions, FootballPredictions.com tracks five years of historical League One statistics. These long-term datasets form the foundation of our weekly League One and League Two predictions across major betting markets as well.

League 1 Stats (2025/2026)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.47
Away Teams 1.07
Total (Combined) 2.54
35.5 min/Goal (860 Goals in 339 matches)
55% Clean Sheets (187 times out of 339 matches)
50% Both Teams Scored (170 times out of 339 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 48%
Draw 23%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 95%
Over 1.5 72%
Over 2.5 49%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 5%
Under 1.5 28%
Under 2.5 51%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
EFL League One Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 23.38
Shots / Match (Home) 12.94
Shots / Match (Away) 10.43
Fouls Per Match 22.91
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.06
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.85
Offsides Per Match 3.81
Players Participated 746

League 1 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Cardiff City 29 18 6 5 52 29 +23 60 DWDWD
2 Lincoln City 29 17 7 5 48 29 +19 58 WDWWW
3 Bolton Wanderers 30 14 10 6 38 27 +11 52 WDWWW
4 Stockport County 29 15 7 7 42 35 +7 52 WWDWW
5 Bradford City 28 14 7 7 36 31 +5 49 WLLLW
6 Huddersfield Town 30 14 6 10 51 40 +11 48 LLWWW
7 Luton Town 29 12 6 11 38 34 +4 42 WDLLW
8 Stevenage 28 11 9 8 30 27 +3 42 LDDWL
9 Wycombe Wanderers 29 10 10 9 36 31 +5 40 WWLWD
10 Reading 28 10 10 8 39 35 +4 40 WLDDW
11 Mansfield Town 27 10 8 9 36 30 +6 38 WWDDD
12 Peterborough United 29 12 2 15 37 39 -2 38 WLWLL
13 Exeter City 28 11 4 13 33 30 +3 37 DWWDL
14 Plymouth Argyle 29 11 4 14 36 42 -6 37 WWWDL
15 Barnsley 25 10 6 9 40 41 -1 36 DWDLW
16 Blackpool 29 9 5 15 35 42 -7 32 LLWLL
17 AFC Wimbledon 27 9 5 13 28 36 -8 32 WLLDL
18 Leyton Orient 29 9 5 15 40 49 -9 32 DWLLL
19 Wigan Athletic 28 7 10 11 29 34 -5 31 LLDLL
20 Rotherham United 28 8 7 13 31 40 -9 31 LLDWW
21 Burton Albion 28 8 7 13 30 41 -11 31 LWLLD
22 Doncaster Rovers 28 8 6 14 31 45 -14 30 DWDWL
23 Northampton Town 28 8 5 15 24 36 -12 29 DLLLL
24 Port Vale 26 5 6 15 20 37 -17 21 LWLLW

League 1 Results

Date Match
31/01/2026, 12:30 Bradford City 1 - 0 Doncaster Rovers
31/01/2026, 12:30 AFC Wimbledon 0 - 1 Bolton Wanderers
31/01/2026, 14:00 Northampton Town 0 - 2 Reading
31/01/2026, 15:00 Peterborough United 2 - 3 Huddersfield Town
31/01/2026, 15:00 Barnsley 3 - 1 Stevenage
31/01/2026, 15:00 Burton Albion 2 - 2 Cardiff City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Exeter City 0 - 4 Rotherham United
31/01/2026, 15:00 Wigan Athletic 0 - 1 Lincoln City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Leyton Orient 0 - 1 Port Vale
31/01/2026, 15:00 Luton Town 1 - 0 Blackpool
31/01/2026, 15:00 Mansfield Town 0 - 0 Wycombe Wanderers
31/01/2026, 15:00 Stockport County 2 - 1 Plymouth Argyle

League 1 Fixtures

Date Match
07/02/2026, 12:31 Luton Town - Bradford City
07/02/2026, 12:31 Port Vale - Burton Albion
07/02/2026, 15:01 Stockport County - Leyton Orient
07/02/2026, 15:01 Huddersfield Town - Blackpool
07/02/2026, 15:01 Bolton Wanderers - Barnsley
07/02/2026, 15:01 Northampton Town - Stevenage
07/02/2026, 15:01 Plymouth Argyle - Lincoln City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Peterborough United - Wigan Athletic
07/02/2026, 15:01 Rotherham United - Cardiff City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Wycombe Wanderers - Doncaster Rovers
07/02/2026, 15:01 AFC Wimbledon - Reading
07/02/2026, 15:01 Mansfield Town - Exeter City

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