League One Predictions

Bolton

Bolton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

This prediction will be released soon.Following a 2-0 loss to Stockport County in their League One opener, Bolton will look to get back on course as they welcome Plymouth to their Toughsheet Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Bolton have big ambitions for the 2025/2026 League One campaign and a win over Plymouth will surely give players a much-needed confidence. Experi... Read More...

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

Barnley

Barnley

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

15:00

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Burton

Burton

Oakwell will host Saturday’s football game between Barnsley and Burton Albion, the two teams that defeated Plymouth and Mansfield respectively at the weekend. The Tykes have big ambitions for the 2025/2026 League One campaign and they are seen as one of the main candidates for promotion. A man to watch in the home team will be winger Davis Keillor-Dunn, who opened his goal... Read More...

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

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
12 March 2026 • 22:41 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 WimbledonLeyton OrientLeyton Orient17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BlackpoolBlackpoolPort ValePort Vale17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonDoncasterDoncaster17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BradfordBradfordMansfieldMansfield17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BurtonBurtonReadingReading17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffWycombeWycombe17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
HuddersfieldHuddersfieldLincolnLincoln17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LutonLutonExeterExeter17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PeterboroughPeterboroughRotherhamRotherham17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stockport CountyStockport CountyNorthamptonNorthampton17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BarnsleyBarnsleyWiganWigan17/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffBlackpoolBlackpool21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • 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: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BarnsleyBarnsleyDoncasterDoncaster21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BurtonBurtonBradfordBradford21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Leyton OrientLeyton OrientWycombeWycombe21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LincolnLincolnRotherhamRotherham21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MansfieldMansfieldNorthamptonNorthampton21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • 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: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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 1.49
Away Teams 1.12
Total (Combined) 2.61
34.4 min/Goal (1140 Goals in 436 matches)
53% Clean Sheets (231 times out of 436 matches)
52% Both Teams Scored (228 times out of 436 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 23.64
Shots / Match (Home) 12.94
Shots / Match (Away) 10.7
Fouls Per Match 22.97
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.15
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.82
Offsides Per Match 3.84
Players Participated 786

League 1 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Lincoln City 37 24 8 5 69 32 +37 80 WWWWW
2 Cardiff City 37 23 7 7 73 39 +34 76 LWLDW
3 Bolton Wanderers 37 17 14 6 55 38 +17 65 DDWWD
4 Bradford City 37 19 7 11 47 41 +6 64 WLWWL
5 Stevenage 36 16 9 11 40 37 +3 57 LWWLW
6 Huddersfield Town 37 16 8 13 56 46 +10 56 LWLWD
7 Stockport County 35 16 8 11 48 46 +2 56 LWLLL
8 Reading 37 14 13 10 55 49 +6 55 DWWLD
9 Wycombe Wanderers 37 14 11 12 53 41 +12 53 WWWLL
10 Plymouth Argyle 37 16 5 16 56 53 +3 53 WLWWD
11 Luton Town 37 14 9 14 48 46 +2 51 DDLDW
12 Barnsley 35 13 10 12 58 58 0 49 WLWDD
13 AFC Wimbledon 36 14 7 15 46 50 -4 49 WDWWL
14 Peterborough United 36 14 4 18 51 51 0 46 LLDDL
15 Mansfield Town 35 11 12 12 42 39 +3 45 LDDWD
16 Burton Albion 37 11 10 16 41 51 -10 43 WLDLW
17 Doncaster Rovers 36 12 7 17 40 59 -19 43 WLLDW
18 Exeter City 37 11 9 17 40 47 -7 42 LDLLL
19 Leyton Orient 36 12 6 18 49 60 -11 42 WLLWW
20 Wigan Athletic 36 10 11 15 38 50 -12 41 LWDLW
21 Blackpool 37 10 8 19 43 61 -18 38 DLDLL
22 Rotherham United 36 9 9 18 35 50 -15 36 LWDLD
23 Northampton Town 37 9 8 20 31 50 -19 35 LLDLL
24 Port Vale 34 6 10 18 26 46 -20 28 DWDLD

League 1 Results

Date Match
14/03/2026, 12:30 Rotherham United 2 - 2 Bolton Wanderers
14/03/2026, 12:30 Lincoln City 3 - 1 Stockport County
14/03/2026, 15:00 Doncaster Rovers 2 - 1 Blackpool
14/03/2026, 15:00 Exeter City 0 - 4 Cardiff City
14/03/2026, 15:00 Port Vale 0 - 0 Huddersfield Town
14/03/2026, 15:00 Leyton Orient 2 - 1 Peterborough United
14/03/2026, 15:00 Mansfield Town 2 - 2 Barnsley
14/03/2026, 15:00 Northampton Town 0 - 2 Burton Albion
14/03/2026, 15:00 Reading 2 - 2 Plymouth Argyle
14/03/2026, 15:00 Wigan Athletic 2 - 0 Bradford City
14/03/2026, 15:00 Stevenage 1 - 0 AFC Wimbledon
14/03/2026, 15:00 Wycombe Wanderers 1 - 2 Luton Town

League 1 Fixtures

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

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