League One Predictions

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2025

19:45

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Doncaster

Doncaster

Huddersfield Town welcome Doncaster Rovers to their John Smith’s Stadium in the League One round 4. The Terriers aim to recover from a 3-2 loss to Blackpool and the fact that they defeated Leyton Orient in their first home game of the season must be fuelling fans with optimism ahead of Tuesday’s clash. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home team, while... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2025 at 19:45

AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2025

19:45

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Cardiff

Cardiff

AFC Wimbledon will be aiming to build on back-to-back wins over Lincoln and Reading when they face Cardiff City on Tuesday evening. The Dons have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth, but they will have a big fish to fry against the promotion hopefuls. Ryan Johnson is a major doubt after limping off with injury at the weekend, with Riley Harbottle being ready to take his ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2025 at 19:45

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

15:00

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Peterborough

Peterborough

Wigan and Peterborough go head to head at The Brick Community Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Latics outplayed Northampton 3-1 in their first home game of the season, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Peterborough’s visit. Bear in mind, though, that talented midfielder Isaac Mabaya is un... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 15:00

Stevenage

Stevenage

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

15:00

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Northampton

Northampton

Stevenage will be aiming to keep their 100% record in the new League One season intact when they welcome Northampton Town to their Lamex Stadium. The Boro have big ambitions for the 2025/2026 season and a win over Northampton could see them climb to top position in the standings. Forward Jake Young remains in the recovery room, but the 24-year-old forward should be the only ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 15:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

15:00

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AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Buoyed by the EFL Cup triumph over Portsmouth, Reading aim to keep the celebrations going as they welcome AFC Wimbledon to the Select Car Leasing Stadium in the League One round 3. The Royals are desperate to record their first league win of the season and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Dons on Saturday. With Lewis Wing limping off with injury in t... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 15:00

Lincoln

Lincoln

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Buoyed by the EFL Cup triumph over Harogate, Lincoln will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Plymouth in the League One round 3. Lincoln kicked off their home campaign with a 2-0 triumph over Reading and head into Saturday’s encounter as firm favourites to claim another victory. Midfielder Jack Moylan is unlikely to feature in this match af... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 15:00

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

15:00

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Stockport County

Stockport County

Leyton Orient will be looking to recover from the EFL Cup loss to Wycombe when they take on Stockport on Matchday 3. The O’s have been having their ups and downs at the start of the new season and they face yet another difficult challenge against Stockport. Both Jordan Graham and Theodore Archibald are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 15:00

Doncaster

Doncaster

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

15:00

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Wycombe

Wycombe

High-flying Doncaster will look to extend their winning run to four games when they face Wycombe in the League One round 3. The Donny have been producing excellent performances at the start of the season and they must be brimming with confidence following three consecutive wins. Veteran striker Billy Sharp is expected to start from the bench once again, while there are no fr... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Cardiff City and Rotherham United square off against each other at Cardiff City Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Bluebirds did well to beat Peterborough 2-1 in their season opener, while sharing the spoils with Port Vale on Matchday 2. Given their fine performances in the EFL Cup triumph over Swindon, home win shou... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 15:00

Bradford

Bradford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Bradford City play host to Valley Parade on day 3 of the new League One campaign. The Bantams have been producing fine performances of late, with the team beating Wycombe at home, sharing the spoils with Northampton on the road, while eliminating Blackburn in the EFL Cup round 1. As Bradford are a real force to be reckoned with at home, they are surely capable of matching th... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Saturday’s football game at Bloomfield Road pits together Blackpool and Huddersfield Town, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. Blackpool made a slow start to the season, losing to both Stevenage (2-3) and Exeter City (1-4) in the first two rounds and given their defensive struggles, home win should not be considered. Legendary tactician Steve Bruce h... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 15:00

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

15:00

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Bolton

Bolton

Buoyed by back-to-back wins over Plymouth and Burton, Barnsley will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Bolton on Matchday 3. The Tykes made a promising start to the season and they must be high on confidence following the EFL Cup win over Fleetwood. Summer signing David McGoldrick returns to the starting XI after he was rested in the midweek tri... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
19 March 2026 • 22:44 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: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DoncasterDoncasterPort ValePort Vale24/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BlackpoolBlackpoolBurtonBurton28/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BradfordBradfordPlymouthPlymouth28/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
ExeterExeterLeyton OrientLeyton Orient28/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
ReadingReadingWiganWigan28/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stockport CountyStockport CountyAFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon28/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WycombeWycombePort ValePort Vale28/03/2026, 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
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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