League One Predictions

Cheltenham

Cheltenham

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Bolton

Bolton

After making a flying start to the season, Bolton will look to overtake Barnsley in top position when they face Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road. The Trotters proved their worth in a 3-0 win over Lincoln at the weekend and given their fine display in the EFL Cup triumph over Barrow, home win should definitely be considered. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team a... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Burton

Burton

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Derby

Derby

Pirelli Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Burton Albion and Derby County, the two teams who were beaten by Blackpool and Wigan Athletic respectively at the weekend. The Brewers failed to take a shot on target in the season opener and given their poor performance in the EFL Cup defeat to Leicester City, home win should not be considered. To make things even... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Saturday’s football game at Memorial Park pits together Bristol Rovers and Barnsley, the two teams who suffered elimination in the EFL Cup round 1. The Pirates aim to recover from a 2-0 loss to Ipswich Town, but they face a difficult task in the League One Matchday 2. Experienced forward John Marquis is widely expected to return to the starting XI after he was rested in th... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Wycombe

Wycombe

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Exeter

Exeter

Wycombe welcome Exeter to their Adams Park on Saturday afternoon as the two teams aim to kick off the new League One campaign in style. The Chairboys were having their ups and downs in pre-season, with the team beating both Wealdstone and Aldershot, losing to Dag & Red, while sharing the spoils with Cardiff City in their last warm-up.

Anyhow, home win should be consi... Read More...

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

Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Cheltenham

Cheltenham

Get ready for a highly-anticipated League One round 1 clash as Shrewsbury Town face off against Cheltenham Town at Montgomery Waters Meadow. Both teams have made significant signings in the summer transfer window, adding to the anticipation of this opening encounter. Shrewsbury's notable additions, Taylor Perry and Carl Winchester, are expected to bolster their midfield and ... Read More...

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

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Peterborough

Peterborough

There will be fireworks when Reading and Peterborough lock horns at Select Car Leasing Stadium in what is expected to be a thrilling season opener. The Royals were not competitive in the Championship last season and, no doubt, they are eager to secure a quick return to the English second tier. The likes of Sam Smith, Lewis Wing, and Harvey Knibbs have joined the club in the ... Read More...

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

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

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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
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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