League One Predictions

AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

15:00

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Lincoln

Lincoln

Saturday’s football game at The Cherry Red Records Stadium pits together AFC Wimbledon and Lincoln. The Dons were on the verge of sharing the spoils with Luton in their opener, but Ryan Johnson’s late own-goal eventually helped the Hatters pick up all three points from the match. AFC Wimbledon are determined to record their first win of the season, but they will have a b... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 August 2025 at 15:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

12:30

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Reading play host to Huddersfield Town at their Select Car Leasing Stadium in the League One round 2. The Royals aim to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Lincoln and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Terriers on Saturday afternoon. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home team, both Liam Fraser and Daniel Kyerewaa are in line for recalls... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 August 2025 at 12:30

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

12:30

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Luton

Luton

Peterborough will be looking to recover from a 2-1 loss to Cardiff City when they welcome Luton to their Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday. The Posh are seen as underdogs in this match, but they should not be written off just yet. Rio Adebisi has yet to overcome his knee injury, while fellow defender Oscar Wallin is a major doubt and will be assessed ahead of the kick-off. Ge... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 August 2025 at 12:30

Port Vale

Port Vale

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2025

20:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Port Vale and Cardiff City square off against each other at Vale Park in the opening match of League One round 2. The Valiants aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to Rotherham United, but they face yet another difficult task against the Bluebirds. Wing-back Jaheim Headley misses out through suspension, while duo Jordan Gabriel – Ben Garrity remains in the recovery room. With fi... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2025 at 20:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

6 August 2025

15:00

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Burton

Burton

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This match will be played on 6 August 2025 at 15:00

Stockport County

Stockport County

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

3 August 2025

12:00

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Bolton

Bolton

Sunday’s football game between Stockport County and Bolton will bring down the curtain on the League One round 1. The Hatters were having their ups and downs in preseason, with the team beating Bristol Rovers, losing to Hull City, while sharing the spoils with Salford City. Stockport are seen as favourites to win their League One opener, but the Trotters should not be writ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 August 2025 at 12:00

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 August 2025

15:00

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Northampton

Northampton

Wigan Athletic will look to make a flying start to their League One campaign as they host Northampton Town to The Brick Community Stadium on Saturday. The Latics were producing fine displays in preseason, with the team beating the likes of Chorley, Accrington, and Tranmere, while sharing the spoils with Curzon Ashton. Summer recruit Callum Wright is widely expected to make h... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 August 2025

15:00

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Port Vale

Port Vale

Aesseal New York Stadium will be the centre of attention when Rotherham United and Port Vale go head to head in their season opener. The Millers suffered a heavy 4-1 loss to Accrington in their last warm-up game and they face yet another difficult task in Saturday’s clash. It has to be noted that the club chiefs managed to keep hold of Rotherham top scorer Sam Nombe in the... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

2 August 2025

15:00

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Plymouth begin their quest for promotion with a home game against Barnsley at their Home Park. The Pilgrims failed to secure the Championship survival last season, but their performances in the English second tier were anything but poor. Goalkeeper Conor Hazard is rated doubtful for the season opener, while summer signing Xavier Amaechi and Jack MacKenzie are expected to mak... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00

Lincoln

Lincoln

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 August 2025

15:00

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Reading

Reading

LNER stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Lincoln and Reading, the two teams that have big ambitions for the 2025/2026 League One campaign. Lincoln did well to beat WBA 4-2 in their last warm-up game, meaning that they are brimming with confidence ahead of Reading’s visit. A man to watch in the home team will be Jovon Makama, who scored an early brace again... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

2 August 2025

15:00

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Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

All eyes will be on John Smith’s Stadium when Huddersfield Town and Leyton Orient lock horns on day 1 of the new League One campaign. The Terriers suffered a 2-0 loss to Burnley in their last pre-season friendly, but they are still seen as favourites to beat Leyton in their season opener. With the likes of Jack Whamough, Ryan Ledson, Sean Roughan, and Lynden Gooch joining ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00

Doncaster

Doncaster

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 August 2025

15:00

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Exeter

Exeter

Saturday’s football game at Eco-Power Stadium pits together Doncaster Rovers and Exeter City. After enjoying a very successful preseason, Doncaster aim to kickstart their League One campaign in style, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for Grant McCann’s troops. The club chiefs have signed the likes of Matty Pearson, Glenn Middleton, Robbie Gotts, and... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
26 January 2026 • 16:10 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
AFC WimbledonAFC WimbledonBoltonBolton31/01/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BradfordBradfordDoncasterDoncaster31/01/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorthamptonNorthamptonReadingReading31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BarnsleyBarnsleyStevenageStevenage31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BurtonBurtonCardiffCardiff31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
ExeterExeterRotherhamRotherham31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Leyton OrientLeyton OrientPort ValePort Vale31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LutonLutonBlackpoolBlackpool31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MansfieldMansfieldWycombeWycombe31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PeterboroughPeterboroughHuddersfieldHuddersfield31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stockport CountyStockport CountyPlymouthPlymouth31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WiganWiganLincolnLincoln31/01/2026, 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 1.49
Away Teams 1.06
Total (Combined) 2.55
35.3 min/Goal (833 Goals in 327 matches)
54% Clean Sheets (178 times out of 327 matches)
51% Both Teams Scored (166 times out of 327 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 49%
Draw 24%
Away Win 27%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 95%
Over 1.5 73%
Over 2.5 49%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 5%
Under 1.5 27%
Under 2.5 51%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
EFL League One Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 23.42
Shots / Match (Home) 13.01
Shots / Match (Away) 10.41
Fouls Per Match 22.99
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.08
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.91
Offsides Per Match 3.82
Players Participated 735

League 1 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Cardiff City 28 18 5 5 50 27 +23 59 WDWDW
2 Lincoln City 28 16 7 5 47 29 +18 55 DWDWW
3 Bolton Wanderers 29 13 10 6 37 27 +10 49 LWDWW
4 Stockport County 28 14 7 7 40 34 +6 49 LWWDW
5 Bradford City 27 13 7 7 35 31 +4 46 LWLLL
6 Huddersfield Town 29 13 6 10 48 38 +10 45 DLLWW
7 Stevenage 27 11 9 7 29 24 +5 42 LLDDW
8 Wycombe Wanderers 28 10 9 9 36 31 +5 39 DWWLW
9 Luton Town 28 11 6 11 37 34 +3 39 LWDLL
10 Peterborough United 28 12 2 14 35 36 -1 38 LWLWL
11 Exeter City 27 11 4 12 33 26 +7 37 WDWWD
12 Mansfield Town 26 10 7 9 36 30 +6 37 WWWDD
13 Reading 27 9 10 8 37 35 +2 37 WWLDD
14 Plymouth Argyle 28 11 4 13 35 40 -5 37 DWWWD
15 Barnsley 24 9 6 9 37 40 -3 33 LDWDL
16 Blackpool 28 9 5 14 35 41 -6 32 LLLWL
17 AFC Wimbledon 26 9 5 12 28 35 -7 32 LWLLD
18 Leyton Orient 28 9 5 14 40 48 -8 32 LDWLL
19 Wigan Athletic 27 7 10 10 29 33 -4 31 DLLDL
20 Burton Albion 27 8 6 13 28 39 -11 30 LLWLL
21 Doncaster Rovers 27 8 6 13 31 44 -13 30 LDWDW
22 Northampton Town 27 8 5 14 24 34 -10 29 DDLLL
23 Rotherham United 27 7 7 13 27 40 -13 28 LLLDW
24 Port Vale 25 4 6 15 19 37 -18 18 LLWLL

League 1 Results

Date Match
22/01/2026, 20:00 Lincoln City 2 - 1 Burton Albion
24/01/2026, 12:30 Cardiff City 1 - 1 Stockport County
24/01/2026, 12:30 Plymouth Argyle 1 - 0 Luton Town
24/01/2026, 12:30 Huddersfield Town 1 - 0 Bradford City
24/01/2026, 15:00 Stevenage 1 - 1 Mansfield Town
24/01/2026, 15:00 Blackpool 2 - 0 Northampton Town
24/01/2026, 15:00 Bolton Wanderers 2 - 1 Leyton Orient
24/01/2026, 15:00 Doncaster Rovers 3 - 3 Wigan Athletic
24/01/2026, 15:00 Rotherham United 1 - 1 AFC Wimbledon
24/01/2026, 15:00 Wycombe Wanderers 0 - 2 Peterborough United
24/01/2026, 15:00 Reading 2 - 2 Barnsley
24/01/2026, 15:00 Port Vale 1 - 3 Exeter City

League 1 Fixtures

Date Match
27/01/2026, 19:45 Plymouth Argyle 1 - 1 Mansfield Town
27/01/2026, 19:45 Wycombe Wanderers 2 - 0 Wigan Athletic
27/01/2026, 19:45 Blackpool 1 - 2 Stockport County
27/01/2026, 19:45 Cardiff City 4 - 0 Barnsley
27/01/2026, 19:45 Rotherham United 2 - 1 Northampton Town
27/01/2026, 19:45 Lincoln City 3 - 0 Bradford City
27/01/2026, 19:45 Huddersfield Town 1 - 0 Luton Town
27/01/2026, 19:45 Port Vale - AFC Wimbledon
27/01/2026, 19:45 Stevenage 1 - 0 Peterborough United
27/01/2026, 19:45 Bolton Wanderers 2 - 1 Burton Albion
27/01/2026, 20:00 Doncaster Rovers 3 - 0 Leyton Orient
27/01/2026, 20:00 Reading 2 - 2 Exeter City

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