League One Predictions

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers

Portsmouth will look to kickstart the new League One campaign in great manner when they take on Bristol Rovers on Saturday afternoon. The Pompey are eager to make amends for the unsuccessful 2022/2023 season where they failed to reach the playoffs and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Pirates. The signings of Will Norris, Conor Shaughnessy, Christian ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

Northampton

Northampton

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Stevenage

Stevenage

The 2023/23 League One season kicks off with an exciting clash as Northampton Town, the newcomers, take on Stevenage at Sixfields Stadium. The Cobblers will be eager to make a strong first impression and will look to summer signing Tyrece Simpson, who showcased his potential at Huddersfield last season, to spearhead their attack. On the other hand, Stevenage have bolstered t... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Wigan

Wigan

Expect and earthquake shake at Pride Park when Derby County and Wigan Athletic square off against each other in the opening match of the season. The Rams are seen as one of the main candidates for promotion and they will surely rely on summer signing Conor Washington in Saturday’s encounter. Winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing will be yet another man to watch in the home team. <... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

Charlton

Charlton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

A highly-anticipated League One round 1 encounter awaits as Charlton Athletic and Leyton Orient clash in what promises to be a closely contested match at The Valley. Both teams have made key summer signings, adding depth and talent to their squads. For Charlton, new additions Lloyd Jones and Tayo Edun will be players to keep an eye on, as they aim to make an immediate impact... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

Carlisle

Carlisle

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Fleetwood

Fleetwood

Brunton Park will host Saturday’s season opener between Carlisle United and Fleetwood Town, who meet for the first time in the League One. The Cumbrians were producing fine performances in preseason, but they head into the match following a 2-0 loss to Scottish side Dundee United. A man to watch in the home team will be centre-forward Sean Maguire, who joined the club from... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

Cambridge United

Cambridge United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

There will be fireworks when Cambridge United and Oxford United, bitter local rivals, collide in a highly anticipated derby at the Abbey Stadium. Both teams have made notable summer signings, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this fiercely contested clash. Cambridge United boast the talents of new arrivals Jordan Cousins and Sullay Kaikai, who are expected to inject creat... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

Bolton

Bolton

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Lincoln

Lincoln

Promotion hopefuls Bolton will look to make a flying start to their League One campaign when they welcome Lincoln to University of Bolton Stadium on Saturday. The Trotters produced a thrilling offensive display in a 4-3 pre-season win over WBA, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of Lincoln. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be ne... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Burton

Burton

As the League One 2023/24 season kicks off, Blackpool and Burton Albion are set to deliver a thrilling round 1 showdown at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool are hungry to make a statement after their relegation from the Championship, and their newly acquired signings, Matthew Pennington and Albie Morgan, are poised to make an immediate impact. The duo's presence adds strength to Bl... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Port Vale

Port Vale

Oakwell will be the centre of attention as Barnsley kick off the 2023/2024 League One campaign with a home match against Port Vale. The Tykes aim to build on a pre-season win over Crewe and electrifying atmosphere at the stadium can surely help them pick up all three points from the opener. New signing Andy Dallas is likely to make his official Barnsley debut against Port Va... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

29 May 2023

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Championship promotion will be at stake when Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday square off against each other at Wembley Stadium in the League One playoffs final. The Tykes proved their worth in the double-header against Bolton, but they will have a big fish to fry in the decider. With no fresh injury worries to report, boss Michael Duff is unlikely to make changes to the team... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 May 2023 at 15:00

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

19 May 2023

20:00

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Bolton

Bolton

A place in the League One playoffs final will be at stake when Barnsley and Bolton go head to head at Oakwell on Friday evening. The two teams played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg, but the Tykes are seen as favourites to win the reverse fixture. Captain Mads Andersen has overcome his injury, while experienced forward James Norwood is pushing for a start after coming as a s... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 May 2023 at 20:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 May 2023

20:00

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Peterborough

Peterborough

Sheffield Wednesday will look to make a miracle at Hillsborough when they take on Peterborough in the League One playoffs semis, return leg. The Owls were hammered by the Posh (0-4) at Weston Homes Stadium and, as a result, they face an uphill task in the reverse fixture. Lee Gregory is pushing for a start after overcoming his injury as well as Reece James. Darren Moore is l... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 May 2023 at 20:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
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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
PlymouthPlymouthCardiffCardiff21/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
RotherhamRotherhamDoncasterDoncaster21/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WycombeWycombeStevenageStevenage21/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
AFC WimbledonAFC WimbledonBradfordBradford21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonBlackpoolBlackpool21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
HuddersfieldHuddersfieldBarnsleyBarnsley21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LutonLutonBurtonBurton21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MansfieldMansfieldLincolnLincoln21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
NorthamptonNorthamptonLeyton OrientLeyton Orient21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PeterboroughPeterboroughExeterExeter21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Port ValePort ValeReadingReading21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stockport CountyStockport CountyWiganWigan21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BradfordBradfordRotherhamRotherham24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BurtonBurtonStockport CountyStockport County24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DoncasterDoncasterLutonLuton24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorthamptonNorthamptonPort ValePort Vale24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SalfordSalfordShrewsburyShrewsbury24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Leyton OrientLeyton OrientBarnsleyBarnsley28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorthamptonNorthamptonPeterboroughPeterborough28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DoncasterDoncasterCardiffCardiff28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
ExeterExeterBoltonBolton28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LincolnLincolnBlackpoolBlackpool28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MansfieldMansfieldAFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Port ValePort ValeLutonLuton28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
ReadingReadingBradfordBradford28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
RotherhamRotherhamPlymouthPlymouth28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
StevenageStevenageStockport CountyStockport County28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WiganWiganHuddersfieldHuddersfield28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WycombeWycombeBurtonBurton28/02/2026, 15:00
  • 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 1.49
Away Teams 1.09
Total (Combined) 2.58
34.9 min/Goal (970 Goals in 376 matches)
55% Clean Sheets (205 times out of 376 matches)
51% Both Teams Scored (192 times out of 376 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 48%
Draw 24%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 72%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 26%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 28%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 74%
Under 4.5 89%
EFL League One Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 23.56
Shots / Match (Home) 13.09
Shots / Match (Away) 10.48
Fouls Per Match 22.91
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.12
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.8
Offsides Per Match 3.82
Players Participated 776

League 1 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Cardiff City 32 21 6 5 62 31 +31 69 WDWWW
2 Lincoln City 32 19 8 5 57 31 +26 65 WWWDW
3 Bolton Wanderers 33 15 12 6 43 31 +12 57 WWWDD
4 Bradford City 31 16 7 8 40 33 +7 55 LWLWW
5 Stockport County 31 15 8 8 42 36 +6 53 DWWDL
6 Huddersfield Town 33 14 7 12 53 44 +9 49 WWDLL
7 Stevenage 31 13 9 9 34 31 +3 48 WLLWW
8 Reading 32 12 11 9 47 42 +5 47 WLWWD
9 Luton Town 32 13 6 13 41 39 +2 45 LWWLL
10 Wycombe Wanderers 32 11 11 10 43 35 +8 44 WDWLD
11 Peterborough United 33 14 2 17 46 45 +1 44 LWWLL
12 Plymouth Argyle 32 13 4 15 44 47 -3 43 DLLWW
13 Barnsley 29 11 8 10 49 50 -1 41 WDLDW
14 Exeter City 31 11 7 13 34 31 +3 40 DLDDD
15 Mansfield Town 30 10 9 11 37 33 +4 39 DDDLL
16 AFC Wimbledon 31 11 6 14 36 45 -9 39 LWWDL
17 Blackpool 32 10 6 16 38 48 -10 36 LLDLW
18 Doncaster Rovers 31 10 6 15 34 50 -16 36 WLWLW
19 Burton Albion 31 9 8 14 34 45 -11 35 LDLDW
20 Wigan Athletic 31 8 10 13 32 42 -10 34 LLLLW
21 Northampton Town 32 9 7 16 29 43 -14 34 LDWDL
22 Leyton Orient 31 9 6 16 41 52 -11 33 LLLDL
23 Rotherham United 30 8 7 15 31 44 -13 31 DWWLL
24 Port Vale 29 5 7 17 23 42 -19 22 LWLDL

League 1 Results

Date Match
17/02/2026, 19:45 Leyton Orient 1 - 3 Plymouth Argyle
17/02/2026, 19:45 Barnsley 2 - 1 Peterborough United
17/02/2026, 19:45 Bradford City 1 - 0 Stockport County
17/02/2026, 19:45 Burton Albion 1 - 0 Rotherham United
17/02/2026, 19:45 Cardiff City 4 - 1 AFC Wimbledon
17/02/2026, 19:45 Stevenage 2 - 1 Port Vale
17/02/2026, 19:45 Doncaster Rovers 1 - 0 Huddersfield Town
17/02/2026, 19:45 Exeter City 1 - 1 Wycombe Wanderers
17/02/2026, 19:45 Lincoln City 4 - 0 Northampton Town
17/02/2026, 20:00 Blackpool 1 - 0 Mansfield Town
17/02/2026, 20:00 Reading 1 - 1 Bolton Wanderers
18/02/2026, 19:45 Wigan Athletic 1 - 0 Luton Town

League 1 Fixtures

Date Match
21/02/2026, 12:30 Plymouth Argyle - Cardiff City
21/02/2026, 12:30 Rotherham United - Doncaster Rovers
21/02/2026, 12:30 Wycombe Wanderers - Stevenage
21/02/2026, 15:00 Luton Town - Burton Albion
21/02/2026, 15:00 AFC Wimbledon - Bradford City
21/02/2026, 15:00 Bolton Wanderers - Blackpool
21/02/2026, 15:00 Stockport County - Wigan Athletic
21/02/2026, 15:00 Huddersfield Town - Barnsley
21/02/2026, 15:00 Mansfield Town - Lincoln City
21/02/2026, 15:00 Northampton Town - Leyton Orient
21/02/2026, 15:00 Peterborough United - Exeter City
21/02/2026, 15:00 Port Vale - Reading

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