League One Predictions

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

Exeter

Exeter

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Wycombe

Wycombe

Out-of-form Exeter will look to put an end to their thirteen-game winless run when they face Wycombe on Tuesday afternoon. The Grecians are only one point clear of the relegation zone, meaning that the Boxing Day clash is of big importance for them. Ryan Trevitt suffered an injury in the last league match, with Tom Carroll likely to step up.

The Chairboys, on the oth... Read More...

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
12 March 2026 • 22:41 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
LincolnLincolnStockport CountyStockport County14/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
RotherhamRotherhamBoltonBolton14/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
DoncasterDoncasterBlackpoolBlackpool14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
ExeterExeterCardiffCardiff14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Leyton OrientLeyton OrientPeterboroughPeterborough14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MansfieldMansfieldBarnsleyBarnsley14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
NorthamptonNorthamptonBurtonBurton14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Port ValePort ValeHuddersfieldHuddersfield14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
ReadingReadingPlymouthPlymouth14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
StevenageStevenageAFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WiganWiganBradfordBradford14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WycombeWycombeLutonLuton14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
AFC WimbledonAFC WimbledonLeyton OrientLeyton Orient17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BlackpoolBlackpoolPort ValePort Vale17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonDoncasterDoncaster17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BradfordBradfordMansfieldMansfield17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BurtonBurtonReadingReading17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffWycombeWycombe17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
HuddersfieldHuddersfieldLincolnLincoln17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LutonLutonExeterExeter17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PeterboroughPeterboroughRotherhamRotherham17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stockport CountyStockport CountyNorthamptonNorthampton17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BarnsleyBarnsleyWiganWigan17/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffBlackpoolBlackpool21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LutonLutonStockport CountyStockport County21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
AFC WimbledonAFC WimbledonPeterboroughPeterborough21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BarnsleyBarnsleyDoncasterDoncaster21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BurtonBurtonBradfordBradford21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Leyton OrientLeyton OrientWycombeWycombe21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LincolnLincolnRotherhamRotherham21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MansfieldMansfieldNorthamptonNorthampton21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PlymouthPlymouthHuddersfieldHuddersfield21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Port ValePort ValeBoltonBolton21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
StevenageStevenageReadingReading21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WiganWiganExeterExeter21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win

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 1.5
Away Teams 1.11
Total (Combined) 2.61
34.5 min/Goal (1106 Goals in 424 matches)
53% Clean Sheets (225 times out of 424 matches)
52% Both Teams Scored (221 times out of 424 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 48%
Draw 24%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 95%
Over 1.5 73%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 26%
Over 4.5 12%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 5%
Under 1.5 27%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 74%
Under 4.5 88%
EFL League One Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 23.58
Shots / Match (Home) 12.97
Shots / Match (Away) 10.61
Fouls Per Match 22.96
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.13
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.82
Offsides Per Match 3.81
Players Participated 784

League 1 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Lincoln City 36 23 8 5 66 31 +35 77 WWWWW
2 Cardiff City 36 22 7 7 69 39 +30 73 WLWLD
3 Bolton Wanderers 36 17 13 6 53 36 +17 64 DDDWW
4 Bradford City 36 19 7 10 47 39 +8 64 LWLWW
5 Stockport County 34 16 8 10 47 43 +4 56 DLWLL
6 Huddersfield Town 36 16 7 13 56 46 +10 55 LLWLW
7 Reading 36 14 12 10 53 47 +6 54 DDWWL
8 Stevenage 35 15 9 11 39 37 +2 54 WLWWL
9 Wycombe Wanderers 36 14 11 11 52 39 +13 53 DWWWL
10 Plymouth Argyle 36 16 4 16 54 51 +3 52 WWLWW
11 AFC Wimbledon 35 14 7 14 46 49 -3 49 LWDWW
12 Luton Town 36 13 9 14 46 45 +1 48 LDDLD
13 Barnsley 34 13 9 12 56 56 0 48 LWLWD
14 Peterborough United 35 14 4 17 50 49 +1 46 WLLDD
15 Mansfield Town 34 11 11 12 40 37 +3 44 LLDDW
16 Exeter City 36 11 9 16 40 43 -3 42 DLDLL
17 Burton Albion 36 10 10 16 39 51 -12 40 DWLDL
18 Doncaster Rovers 35 11 7 17 38 58 -20 40 WWLLD
19 Leyton Orient 35 11 6 18 47 59 -12 39 LWLLW
20 Wigan Athletic 35 9 11 15 36 50 -14 38 WLWDL
21 Blackpool 36 10 8 18 42 59 -17 38 WDLDL
22 Rotherham United 35 9 8 18 33 48 -15 35 LLWDL
23 Northampton Town 36 9 8 19 31 48 -17 35 LLLDL
24 Port Vale 33 6 9 18 26 46 -20 27 LDWDL

League 1 Results

Date Match
28/02/2026, 12:30 Leyton Orient 1 - 3 Barnsley
28/02/2026, 12:30 Northampton Town 1 - 1 Peterborough United
28/02/2026, 15:00 Wigan Athletic 1 - 0 Huddersfield Town
28/02/2026, 15:00 Rotherham United 1 - 0 Plymouth Argyle
28/02/2026, 15:00 Doncaster Rovers 0 - 4 Cardiff City
28/02/2026, 15:00 Exeter City 1 - 5 Bolton Wanderers
28/02/2026, 15:00 Lincoln City 4 - 0 Blackpool
28/02/2026, 15:00 Mansfield Town 2 - 2 AFC Wimbledon
28/02/2026, 15:00 Reading 2 - 1 Bradford City
28/02/2026, 15:00 Port Vale 1 - 1 Luton Town
28/02/2026, 15:00 Wycombe Wanderers 3 - 0 Burton Albion
28/02/2026, 15:00 Stevenage 2 - 1 Stockport County

League 1 Fixtures

Date Match
07/03/2026, 12:30 Huddersfield Town 1 - 0 Rotherham United
07/03/2026, 12:30 Cardiff City 0 - 2 Lincoln City
07/03/2026, 15:00 Blackpool 1 - 1 Wigan Athletic
07/03/2026, 15:00 Barnsley 2 - 1 Exeter City
07/03/2026, 15:00 Peterborough United - Port Vale
07/03/2026, 15:00 Bolton Wanderers 3 - 2 Wycombe Wanderers
07/03/2026, 15:00 Bradford City 2 - 1 Leyton Orient
07/03/2026, 15:00 Stockport County - Mansfield Town
07/03/2026, 15:00 Burton Albion 0 - 1 Stevenage
07/03/2026, 15:00 Luton Town 2 - 3 Reading
07/03/2026, 15:00 Plymouth Argyle 2 - 1 Doncaster Rovers
08/03/2026, 12:00 AFC Wimbledon 1 - 0 Northampton Town

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