League One Predictions

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2025

12:30

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Saturday’s football game between Cardiff City and Plymouth will open round 6 of the new League One campaign. The Bluebirds are seen as one of the main candidates for automatic promotion, but they need to keep on making progress to secure a top-two finish. Anyhow, their five-game winning run in all competitions is giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Plymouth’s visi... Read More...

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

Wycombe

Wycombe

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Adams Park will host a highly-anticipated game between Wycombe and Reading, that aim to return to winning ways in the League One this weekend. The Chairboys want to recover from a 1-0 loss to Exeter and we are positive that they will go for a win in Saturday’s clash. All McCleary, Scowen, and Westergaard are expected to miss out with injuries for the home side.

The... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Stockport County

Stockport County

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Burton

Burton

Saturday’s football game at Edgeley Park pits together Stockport and Burton, the two teams with entirely different ambitions for the 2025/2026 League One season. The Hatters are eyeing Championship promotion, while Burton’s main goal is to secure the League One survival. Stockport will not have a better chance than this to make amends for a 2-1 loss to Bradford, but the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Port Vale

Port Vale

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Doncaster

Doncaster

Port Vale will look to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Stevenage when they face Doncaster Rovers in the League One round 5. The start of the season has been a mixed bag for the Valiants. Therefore, they are eager to start winning on a regular basis in order to keep their playoffs hopes alive. The bad news for the hosts, though, is that both Funso Ojo and Jordan Shipley limped... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Home Park when Plymouth and Blackpool lock horns in an eagerly-awaited League One clash. The Pilgrims made a slow start to the season, with the team losing each of their first four league games, meaning that they are low on spirits ahead of Blackpool’s visit. Defender Matthew Sorinola is widely expected to return to the starting XI foll... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Bradford

Bradford

Struggling Peterborough United will look to put an end to their five-game losing run in all competitions when they face Bradford City on Matchday 5. The Posh surprisingly made a very slow start to the season, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for the home side. As Peterborough’s injury list remains pretty long, including the likes of Hughes, Lees, Woods, Ba... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Northampton

Northampton

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Exeter

Exeter

Out-of-form Northampton will be aiming to give fans some cheer as they welcome Exeter City to their Sixfields Stadium on Saturday. The Cobblers have collected only one point in total from possible twelve in the new League One campaign and, no doubt, they are desperate to record their first win of the process. All Jacobs, Guthrie, and Shaw remain in the treatment room, while ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Mansfield

Mansfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Mansfield and Leyton face each other at One Call Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting League One encounter. The Yellows are on a three-game winning run in all competitions, but they will have a big fish to fry against the O’s. A man to watch in the home team will be Jamie McDonnell, who scored a brace in a 2-0 win over Blackpool. All Gardner, Gregory, and Oshil... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Stevenage

Stevenage

John Smith’s Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Huddersfield Town and Stevenage, the two teams that defeated Doncaster and Port Vale respectively at the weekend. The Terriers are eyeing their fourth win of the season and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the league leaders. Both Benjamin Wiles and Joe Taylor are pushing for a start aft... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Bolton

Bolton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Lincoln

Lincoln

After dropping two points in a 1-1 draw with Reading, Bolton will look to return to winning ways in League One when they take on Lincoln on Matchday 5. The Trotters failed to turn their dominance into victory against the Royals, but their midweek performance is fuelling fans with optimism ahead of upcoming challenges. All Dempsey, Adeboyejo, Forrester, and Taylor are out of ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Following a 1-0 loss to Cardiff City, AFC Wimbledon will be aiming to return to winning ways in the League One when they take on Barnsley on Matchday 5. The Dons had their chances to find the net against Cardiff and there is no doubt that their performances are much better than the results. As both Joe Lewis and Steve Seddon limped off with injuries in a 1-0 loss to Cardiff ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

12:30

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Wigan

Wigan

Rotherham United will look to make amends for back-to-back losses to Stevenage and Cardiff when they take on Wigan Athletic on Matchday 5. The Millers have yet to find their best form in the early stages of the campaign and they face yet another difficult task against Wigan. Defender Marvin Kaleta is pushing for a start as Rotherham boss Matthew Hamshaw is expected to shuffl... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 12:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
2 March 2026 • 12:35 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
BarnsleyBarnsleyWycombeWycombe03/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
ExeterExeterBurtonBurton03/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
RotherhamRotherhamMansfieldMansfield03/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffLincolnLincoln07/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
HuddersfieldHuddersfieldRotherhamRotherham07/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BarnsleyBarnsleyExeterExeter07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BlackpoolBlackpoolWiganWigan07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BoltonBoltonWycombeWycombe07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • 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 WimbledonNorthamptonNorthampton07/03/2026, 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 1.52
Away Teams 1.11
Total (Combined) 2.63
34.3 min/Goal (1058 Goals in 403 matches)
53% Clean Sheets (214 times out of 403 matches)
52% Both Teams Scored (210 times out of 403 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 23.57
Shots / Match (Home) 13.05
Shots / Match (Away) 10.51
Fouls Per Match 22.95
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.14
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.8
Offsides Per Match 3.84
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 Huddersfield Town 35 15 7 13 55 46 +9 52 DLLWL
7 Reading 34 13 12 9 50 44 +6 51 WWDDW
8 Stevenage 33 14 9 10 37 35 +2 51 LWWLW
9 Wycombe Wanderers 34 13 11 10 49 36 +13 50 WLDWW
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 31 12 8 11 53 53 0 44 LDWLW
14 AFC Wimbledon 33 12 7 14 41 48 -7 43 WDLWD
15 Exeter City 33 11 8 14 38 39 -1 41 DDDDL
16 Mansfield Town 32 10 10 12 39 37 +2 40 DLLLD
17 Burton Albion 34 10 9 15 38 49 -11 39 DWDWL
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 Northampton Town 35 9 8 18 31 47 -16 35 DLLLD
23 Rotherham United 33 9 7 17 33 47 -14 34 LLLLW
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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