League One Predictions

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2025

15:00

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Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Reading and Leyton Orient take on each other at Select Car Leasing Stadium in what is expected to be a close League One encounter. The Royals aim to recover from a 3-2 loss to Barnsley and you should know that they defeated Port Vale 1-0 in their last home game. Both Paudie O’Connor and Andy Yiadom are expected to miss out with injuries for the home side.

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This match will be played on 20 September 2025 at 15:00

Port Vale

Port Vale

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2025

15:00

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Mansfield

Mansfield

Vale Park will host Saturday’s football game between Port Vale and Mansfield Town. The Valiants quickly bounced back from a 3-2 loss to Leyton Orient, with the team beating Exeter City 2-0 on the road and they now aim to keep on climbing the standings. Defender Ben Heneghan is rated doubtful for the home side after limping off with injury in the last league match, with Jes... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2025 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2025

15:00

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Peterborough

Peterborough

High-flying Plymouth will be aiming to extend their winning run to four games in all competitions when they face Peterborough in the League One round 9. The Pilgrims have been scoring goals for fun of late and we predict that they will stick to their attacking style of play in Saturday’s encounter. Bear in mind, though, that defender Joe Edwards is banned for the hosts, wh... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2025 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2025

15:00

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Burton

Burton

Huddersfield Town will be aiming to recover from a 3-1 loss to Bradford City when they face Burton Albion in the League One round 9. The Terriers aim to keep their 100% record at home intact and we predict that they will adopt an attack-oriented approach against Burton. As first-choice goalkeeper Owen Goodman remains on the sidelines through suspension, Lee Nicholls will kee... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2025 at 15:00

Doncaster

Doncaster

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2025

15:00

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AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Doncaster Rovers will be aiming to recover from a 3-0 loss to Wigan Athletic when they face AFC Wimbledon in the League One round 9. The Donny are on a three-game winning run at home and they are seen as favourites to win Saturday’s clash as well. Glenn Middleton is pushing for a start after coming off the bench in the last league match, while there are no fresh injury con... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2025 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2025

15:00

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Bradford

Bradford

Top position in the League One standings will be at stake when Cardiff City and Bradford City square off at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday. The Bluebirds have been a real force in front of their home fans this season, boasting a perfect record on their own patch. Their defensive solidity, combined with quick transitions in the final third, has made them one of the most con... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2025 at 15:00

Lincoln

Lincoln

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2025

12:30

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Luton

Luton

Lincoln City will be aiming to extend their impressive run when they host Luton Town at Sincil Bank on Saturday afternoon. The Imps are enjoying a nine-match unbeaten streak in all competitions, showing both resilience at the back and discipline in midfield. With confidence high in the camp, Michael Skubala’s men will be looking to cause another upset against one of the di... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2025 at 12:30

Bolton

Bolton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2025

12:30

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Wigan

Wigan

Bolton play host to Wigan Athletic at their Toughsheet Community Stadium on day 9 of the new League One campaign. The Trotters have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team rolling over AFC Wimbledon 3-0 at home, while sharing the spoils with Leyton Orient on the road. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of Wigan’s visit. Bolton boss St... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2025 at 12:30

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2025

12:30

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Barnsley

Barnsley

After rolling over Barrow 5-0 in the EFL Trophy, Blackpool will look to return to winning ways in the League One when they face Barnsley on Matchday 9. The Seasiders are stuck in the relegation zone with only four points on their account, btu the midweek triumph will surely help the team regain a much-needed confidence. Scottish midfielder Scott Banks is pushing for a start ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2025 at 12:30

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

15:00

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Doncaster

Doncaster

Wigan Athletic play host to Doncaster Rovers at their Brick Community Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting League One encounter. The Latics have drawn each of their last three league matches, but it seems as if their performances are much better than the results. Forward Christian Saydee is banned for the match following his sending-off in a 2-2 draw with Lincoln... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 15:00

Stockport County

Stockport County

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Stockport will be looking to recover from a 4-2 loss to Plymouth when they face Cardiff City in the League One round 8. The Hatters have been having their ups and downs of late, but a win over Cardiff will see them move closer to the playoffs berth. Experienced attacker Oliver Norwood should keep his place in the starting XI after getting his name on the scoresheet in the la... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 15:00

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

15:00

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Wycombe

Wycombe

Peterborough will be desperate to return to winning ways when they host Wycombe at Weston Homes Stadium. The Posh are on a three-game losing run in all competitions, with their defensive frailties proving costly in recent weeks. Conceding soft goals has become a recurring problem, and unless they tighten up at the back, another setback could be on the cards. To make matters ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
19 March 2026 • 17:34 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
CardiffCardiffBlackpoolBlackpool21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • 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: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BarnsleyBarnsleyDoncasterDoncaster21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BurtonBurtonBradfordBradford21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Leyton OrientLeyton OrientWycombeWycombe21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LincolnLincolnRotherhamRotherham21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MansfieldMansfieldNorthamptonNorthampton21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • 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: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
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 1.13
Total (Combined) 2.63
34.2 min/Goal (1178 Goals in 448 matches)
53% Clean Sheets (236 times out of 448 matches)
53% Both Teams Scored (236 times out of 448 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 12%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 5%
Under 1.5 27%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 73%
Under 4.5 88%
EFL League One Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 23.75
Shots / Match (Home) 13.01
Shots / Match (Away) 10.75
Fouls Per Match 22.91
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.13
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.78
Offsides Per Match 3.83
Players Participated 789

League 1 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Lincoln City 38 24 9 5 71 34 +37 81 WWWWD
2 Cardiff City 38 23 7 8 73 41 +32 76 WLDWL
3 Bolton Wanderers 38 17 15 6 55 38 +17 66 DWWDD
4 Bradford City 38 19 8 11 48 42 +6 65 LWWLD
5 Stockport County 36 17 8 11 50 47 +3 59 WLLLW
6 Reading 38 15 13 10 57 50 +7 58 WWLDW
7 Huddersfield Town 38 16 9 13 58 48 +10 57 WLWDD
8 Stevenage 37 16 9 12 40 38 +2 57 WWLWL
9 Wycombe Wanderers 38 15 11 12 55 41 +14 56 WWLLW
10 Plymouth Argyle 38 17 5 16 57 53 +4 56 LWWDW
11 Luton Town 38 15 9 14 51 48 +3 54 DLDWW
12 Barnsley 36 13 11 12 59 59 0 50 LWDDD
13 Peterborough United 37 15 4 18 56 51 +5 49 LDDLW
14 AFC Wimbledon 37 14 7 16 48 54 -6 49 DWWLL
15 Mansfield Town 36 11 13 12 43 40 +3 46 DDWDD
16 Leyton Orient 37 13 6 18 53 62 -9 45 LLWWW
17 Doncaster Rovers 37 12 8 17 40 59 -19 44 LLDWD
18 Burton Albion 38 11 10 17 42 53 -11 43 LDLWL
19 Exeter City 38 11 9 18 42 50 -8 42 DLLLL
20 Wigan Athletic 37 10 12 15 39 51 -12 42 WDLWD
21 Blackpool 38 11 8 19 46 63 -17 41 LDLLW
22 Rotherham United 37 9 9 19 35 55 -20 36 WDLDL
23 Northampton Town 38 9 8 21 32 52 -20 35 LDLLL
24 Port Vale 35 6 10 19 28 49 -21 28 WDLDL

League 1 Results

Date Match
17/03/2026, 19:45 Burton Albion 1 - 2 Reading
17/03/2026, 19:45 Bradford City 1 - 1 Mansfield Town
17/03/2026, 19:45 Cardiff City 0 - 2 Wycombe Wanderers
17/03/2026, 19:45 Peterborough United 5 - 0 Rotherham United
17/03/2026, 19:45 AFC Wimbledon 2 - 4 Leyton Orient
17/03/2026, 19:45 Blackpool 3 - 2 Port Vale
17/03/2026, 19:45 Bolton Wanderers 0 - 0 Doncaster Rovers
17/03/2026, 19:45 Huddersfield Town 2 - 2 Lincoln City
17/03/2026, 19:45 Luton Town 3 - 2 Exeter City
17/03/2026, 19:45 Plymouth Argyle 1 - 0 Stevenage
17/03/2026, 19:45 Stockport County 2 - 1 Northampton Town
17/03/2026, 20:00 Barnsley 1 - 1 Wigan Athletic

League 1 Fixtures

Date Match
21/03/2026, 12:30 Luton Town - Stockport County
21/03/2026, 12:30 Cardiff City - Blackpool
21/03/2026, 15:00 Burton Albion - Bradford City
21/03/2026, 15:00 Plymouth Argyle - Huddersfield Town
21/03/2026, 15:00 AFC Wimbledon - Peterborough United
21/03/2026, 15:00 Barnsley - Doncaster Rovers
21/03/2026, 15:00 Leyton Orient - Wycombe Wanderers
21/03/2026, 15:00 Lincoln City - Rotherham United
21/03/2026, 15:00 Mansfield Town - Northampton Town
21/03/2026, 15:00 Port Vale - Bolton Wanderers
21/03/2026, 15:00 Stevenage - Reading
21/03/2026, 15:00 Wigan Athletic - Exeter City

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