League One Predictions

Charlton

Charlton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

17:30

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

There will be fireworks when Charlton Athletic kick off the new League One campaign with a game against Sheffield Wednesday at the Valley. The Owls failed to impress in the 2020/21 Championship campaign, and, as a result, they dropped to the League One. Sheffield Wednesday are on a quest to secure a quick return to the second tier, but they face a difficult task in the seaso... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 17:30

Wycombe

Wycombe

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Accrington

Accrington

Adams Park will host Saturday’s football game between Wycombe Wanderers and Accrington Stanley. Wycombe did well to beat Premier League side Leicester City in their last warm-up game, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the season opener. A man to watch in the home team will be Sam Vokes as Uganda international Uche Ikpeazu left the club in the summe... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Wigan

Wigan

All eyes will be on Stadium of Light when Sunderland and Wigan Athletic face each other in the League One derby at the start of the season. The Black Cats failed to impress in the 2020/21 League One season, with the team losing to Lincoln in the playoffs. Sunderland are eager to make amends for the unsuccessful campaign, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Lati... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Burton

Burton

Shrewsbury Town and Burton Albion go head to head at Greenhous Meadow in a highly-anticipated League One game. The Shrews impressed in pre-season, with the team beating all Telford, Hereford, and Exeter, and, no doubt, they are brimming with confidence ahead of the season opener. All Luke Leahy, Matthew Penington, and Elliott Bennett joined the club in the summer transfer wi... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Rotherham United will look to make a flying start to the season when they take on Plymouth at Aesseal New York Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Millers are eyeing a quick return to the Championship, but that is easier said than done. It has to be noted that the club chiefs signed Shane Ferguson from Millwall in the summer transfer window. The Pilgrims, on the other hand, f... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Morecambe

Morecambe

Ipswich Town and Morecambe go head to head at Portman Road in what is expected to be an entertaining League One encounter. The Tractor Boys were playing some high-scoring games in pre-season, with the team playing out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Colchester United, while losing to Millwall (0-3). Ipswich are on a quest to return to the Championship, where they surely belong, an... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Gillingham

Gillingham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Lincoln

Lincoln

Priestfield Stadium will host Saturday’s football match between Gillingham and Lincoln, who face each other at the start of the new League One campaign. The Gills experienced all sorts of problems at the back in their last warm-up game, with the team losing to Norwich City 5-0, but they are surely capable of matching Lincoln at home ground. Vadaine Oliver, who scored 17 go... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Fleetwood

Fleetwood

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

All eyes will be on Highbury Stadium when Fleetwood Town and Portsmouth square off against each other in the opening match of the season. The Cod Army were having their ups and downs in pre-season, and it is no surprise the bookies see them as underdogs in Saturday’s clash. It has to be noted that the club chiefs managed to keep hold of key attacker Callum Camps, who score... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Doncaster

Doncaster

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Doncaster and AFC Wimbledon go head to head at Keepmoat Stadium in what is expected to be a close League One encounter. The Donny finished the last season in 14th place in the standings, meaning that they are eager to make amends for the unsuccessful campaign. Since the club chiefs did well to keep hold of important attacker Fejiri Okenabirhie in the summer transfer window, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Crewe

Crewe

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Cheltenham

Cheltenham

Crewe Alexandra and Cheltenham Town go head to head at Alexandra Stadium in what is expected to be an entertaining League One encounter. Both sides aim to make a flying start to the season, but the bookies see Crewe Alexandra as favourites to win Saturday’s clash. The club management did well to keep hold of top scorer Owen Dale, who is likely to prove a handful for the op... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Cambridge United

Cambridge United

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Newcomers Cambridge United will be looking to kick off the new League One campaign in style when they take on Oxford United at Abbey Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The U’s impressed in the 2020/21 League Two campaign, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry in the English third tier. Since top scorer from the last season Paul Mullin (32 goals) left the club in the sum... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Bolton

Bolton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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MK Dons

MK Dons

Bolton will be looking to make a flying start to the new League One campaign when they take on MK Dons on Saturday afternoon. The Trotters were producing fine displays in pre-season, with the team beating all Preston, Barrow, and Chorley, while sharing the spoils with Blackburn Rovers. Bolton are eager to impress on their return to the English third tier, and we are positive... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
5 March 2026 • 16:13 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
CardiffCardiffLincolnLincoln07/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
HuddersfieldHuddersfieldRotherhamRotherham07/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BarnsleyBarnsleyExeterExeter07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 12.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BlackpoolBlackpoolWiganWigan07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonWycombeWycombe07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BradfordBradfordLeyton OrientLeyton Orient07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BurtonBurtonStevenageStevenage07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LutonLutonReadingReading07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PeterboroughPeterboroughPort ValePort Vale07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PlymouthPlymouthDoncasterDoncaster07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
AFC WimbledonAFC WimbledonNorthamptonNorthampton08/03/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MansfieldMansfieldReadingReading10/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BarnsleyBarnsleyCardiffCardiff10/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
DoncasterDoncasterLutonLuton10/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
ExeterExeterLincolnLincoln10/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
StevenageStevenageLeyton OrientLeyton Orient10/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WiganWiganPlymouthPlymouth10/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
AFC WimbledonAFC WimbledonBlackpoolBlackpool11/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Port ValePort ValeBradfordBradford11/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LincolnLincolnStockport CountyStockport County14/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
RotherhamRotherhamBoltonBolton14/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DoncasterDoncasterBlackpoolBlackpool14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MansfieldMansfieldBarnsleyBarnsley14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home 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: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WiganWiganBradfordBradford14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WycombeWycombeLutonLuton14/03/2026, 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 1.51
Away Teams 1.11
Total (Combined) 2.61
34.4 min/Goal (1061 Goals in 406 matches)
53% Clean Sheets (217 times out of 406 matches)
52% Both Teams Scored (211 times out of 406 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 51%
Over 3.5 27%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 5%
Under 1.5 27%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 73%
Under 4.5 89%
EFL League One Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 23.56
Shots / Match (Home) 13.01
Shots / Match (Away) 10.55
Fouls Per Match 22.93
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.14
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.79
Offsides Per Match 3.83
Players Participated 779

League 1 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Cardiff City 34 22 6 6 68 36 +32 72 WWWLW
2 Lincoln City 34 21 8 5 63 31 +32 71 WDWWW
3 Bolton Wanderers 35 16 13 6 50 34 +16 61 WDDDW
4 Bradford City 34 17 7 10 43 38 +5 58 WWLWL
5 Stockport County 34 16 8 10 47 43 +4 56 DLWLL
6 Wycombe Wanderers 35 14 11 10 50 36 +14 53 LDWWW
7 Huddersfield Town 35 15 7 13 55 46 +9 52 DLLWL
8 Reading 34 13 12 9 50 44 +6 51 WWDDW
9 Stevenage 33 14 9 10 37 35 +2 51 LWWLW
10 Luton Town 34 13 8 13 43 41 +2 47 WLLDD
11 Peterborough United 35 14 4 17 50 49 +1 46 WLLDD
12 Plymouth Argyle 34 14 4 16 49 50 -1 46 LWWWL
13 Barnsley 32 12 8 12 53 54 -1 44 DWLWL
14 AFC Wimbledon 33 12 7 14 41 48 -7 43 WDLWD
15 Exeter City 34 11 9 14 39 40 -1 42 DDDLD
16 Mansfield Town 33 10 11 12 39 37 +2 41 LLLDD
17 Burton Albion 35 10 10 15 39 50 -11 40 WDWLD
18 Doncaster Rovers 33 11 6 16 36 55 -19 39 WLWWL
19 Wigan Athletic 33 9 10 14 35 46 -11 37 LLWLW
20 Blackpool 34 10 7 17 40 54 -14 37 DLWDL
21 Leyton Orient 33 10 6 17 44 56 -12 36 LDLWL
22 Rotherham United 34 9 8 17 33 47 -14 35 LLLWD
23 Northampton Town 35 9 8 18 31 47 -16 35 DLLLD
24 Port Vale 32 6 9 17 26 44 -18 27 DLDWD

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

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