League One Predictions

Wycombe

Wycombe

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Wycombe Wanderers will look to finish the season in style when they face Rotherham United following a chaotic 4–3 loss to Lincoln. As the Millers are low on confidence after dropping to League Two, we predict a 3-0 home win. Sitting 12th, the Chairboys have little at stake but remain entertaining, with matches averaging a huge 3.60 total goals. The home is score 1.60 per g... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 15:00

Stevenage

Stevenage

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

15:00

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Wigan

Wigan

Stevenage welcome Wigan Athletic in the final round with everything on the line, needing a result to secure their playoff spot. As the visitors have nothing to play for in this match, we predict a 2-0 home win. Boro's recent form has been strong, collecting 1.80 points per game across the last 10 matches, and they are particularly dominant at home with a 2.60 points per game... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 15:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
3-3

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Reading and Blackpool take on each other in what is expected to be an interesting League One game, with 2-2 our predicted outcome. The Royals head into the final round with little at stake, sitting comfortably in mid-table but struggling for form, averaging just 0.90 points per game across their last 10 matches. Reading have been inconsistent at both ends, scoring 1.10 goals... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 15:00

Port Vale

Port Vale

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

15:00

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Lincoln

Lincoln

Port Vale come into the final round on the back of a surprise 2–1 win over Stockport, but their relegation has already been confirmed, leaving them with little at stake. Given huge gap in quality between the two teams, we predict a 2-0 away win. Valiant's recent form has been mixed (1.10 points per game), and while they’ve shown some defensive resilience at home (0 goals... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 15:00

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

15:00

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Doncaster

Doncaster

Peterborough United and Doncaster Rovers meet on the final day with both sides sitting comfortably in mid-table. As both sides are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Posh are winless in eight matches, averaging just 0.70 points per game across their last 10. Despite that, their matches remain entertaining, producing 2.90 total goals on aver... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 15:00

Northampton

Northampton

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Northampton and Plymouth Argyle face each other is a classic final-day mismatch in form and confidence, with Northampton Town already relegated after a 5–1 defeat to Cardiff and a horrific run of 10 straight losses. Therefore, we predict a 3-1 win for the playoffs-chasing visitors. Northampton's numbers underline the collapse: 0.00 points per game in that stretch, just 0.6... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 15:00

Mansfield

Mansfield

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Mansfield Town head into the final round targeting a top-ten finish after a goalless draw with Peterborough. However, our prediction leans toward a 2-1 away win as Cardiff City aim to put icing on the cake on a very successful League One campaign. Mansfield's recent form has been strong and consistent, averaging 1.70 points per game across the last 10 matches, with an excell... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 15:00

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

15:00

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Burton

Burton

Leyton Orient and Burton Albion square off against each other at Brisbane Road on the final day of the season, with Leyton Orient fighting desperately to avoid relegation, sitting just two points above the drop zone. Their recent form has been inconsistent (1.20 points per game), but defensively they have been fairly organised, conceding exactly 1.00 goal per match across th... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 15:00

Exeter

Exeter

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

15:00

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Bradford

Bradford

Exeter City and Bradford City lock horns in a tense final-day clash with very different stakes for both sides. As Exeter face a must-win situation, we predict that Bradford will seal the victory (1-2) on the break. The Grecians are fighting to avoid relegation after a 1–1 draw with Burton, and their recent form has been worrying, with just 0.70 points per game across the l... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 15:00

Bolton

Bolton

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Bolton and Luton Town face each other in what is expected to be one of the standout fixtures on the final day, with both sides still playing for something important at opposite ends of their goals. Anyhow, we predict a 2-1 away win as Luton face a must-win situation. Bolton Wanderers come into the match after a 1–1 draw with Bradford City and have already secured their pla... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 15:00

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

15:00

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Stockport County

Stockport County

Oakwell will host a tense final-day encounter as Barnsley take on Stockport County, with the visitors still needing at least a point to secure their playoff place. As both sides should be happy with one point from the match, we are tempted to bet on 2-2 draw. The Tykes head into the match after a narrow 1–0 win over Northampton, but their season has been inconsistent overa... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 15:00

AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

AFC Wimbledon host Huddersfield Town on the final day of the season, with the hosts already safe in 19th place after a narrow 1–0 win over Wigan. As both sides are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach, we predict a 2-2 draw. Despite their survival, Wimbledon’s form has been extremely poor overall (0.40 points per game), with just 0.50 goals scored per match across t... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
30 April 2026 • 16:16 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
Leyton OrientLeyton OrientBurtonBurton02/05/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
ExeterExeterBradfordBradford02/05/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
BoltonBoltonLutonLuton02/05/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
BarnsleyBarnsleyStockport CountyStockport County02/05/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
AFC WimbledonAFC WimbledonHuddersfieldHuddersfield02/05/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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 1.48
Away Teams 1.15
Total (Combined) 2.63
34.2 min/Goal (1452 Goals in 552 matches)
53% Clean Sheets (295 times out of 552 matches)
53% Both Teams Scored (290 times out of 552 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 46%
Draw 25%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 73%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 28%
Over 4.5 12%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 27%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 72%
Under 4.5 88%
EFL League One Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 24.02
Shots / Match (Home) 13.17
Shots / Match (Away) 10.85
Fouls Per Match 22.9
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.17
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.74
Offsides Per Match 3.8
Players Participated 818

League 1 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Lincoln City 46 31 10 5 89 41 +48 103 WDWWW
2 Cardiff City 46 27 10 9 90 50 +40 91 DWWWL
3 Stockport County 46 22 11 13 71 58 +13 77 DLWLW
4 Bradford City 46 22 11 13 58 51 +7 77 LDDDW
5 Bolton Wanderers 46 19 18 9 70 52 +18 75 LWDDL
6 Stevenage 46 21 12 13 49 46 +3 75 LDWDW
7 Luton Town 46 21 11 14 68 56 +12 74 WDWWW
8 Plymouth Argyle 46 22 7 17 75 63 +12 73 DWDWW
9 Huddersfield Town 46 18 13 15 74 64 +10 67 DDDLW
10 Mansfield Town 46 16 17 13 62 50 +12 65 DWWDW
11 Wycombe Wanderers 46 17 12 17 69 58 +11 63 LDLLW
12 Reading 46 16 15 15 64 60 +4 63 LLLDL
13 Blackpool 46 17 9 20 54 65 -11 60 LWWWW
14 Doncaster Rovers 46 17 9 20 50 69 -19 60 WWLDW
15 Barnsley 46 15 14 17 68 73 -5 59 DLLWL
16 Wigan Athletic 46 14 14 18 49 58 -9 56 WWDLL
17 Burton Albion 46 13 15 18 50 60 -10 54 DWDDD
18 Peterborough United 46 15 8 23 64 68 -4 53 LDLDL
19 AFC Wimbledon 46 15 8 23 51 72 -21 53 LLLWL
20 Leyton Orient 46 14 10 22 59 71 -12 52 LDLLD
21 Exeter City 46 12 13 21 52 61 -9 49 WDDDL
22 Port Vale 46 10 12 24 36 61 -25 42 DLLWL
23 Rotherham United 46 10 11 25 41 71 -30 41 LWLDL
24 Northampton Town 46 9 8 29 39 74 -35 35 LLLLL

League 1 Fixtures

Date Match
02/05/2026, 14:00 Reading - Blackpool
02/05/2026, 14:00 Mansfield Town - Cardiff City
02/05/2026, 14:00 Peterborough United - Doncaster Rovers
02/05/2026, 14:00 Stevenage - Wigan Athletic
02/05/2026, 14:00 Wycombe Wanderers - Rotherham United
02/05/2026, 14:00 AFC Wimbledon - Huddersfield Town
02/05/2026, 14:00 Port Vale - Lincoln City
02/05/2026, 14:00 Bolton Wanderers - Luton Town
02/05/2026, 14:00 Leyton Orient - Burton Albion
02/05/2026, 14:00 Barnsley - Stockport County
02/05/2026, 14:00 Northampton Town - Plymouth Argyle
02/05/2026, 14:00 Exeter City - Bradford City

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