League One Predictions

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

Exeter

Exeter

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

12:30

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Mansfield

Mansfield

Exeter and Mansfield square off against each other at St James Park in what is expected to be a close League One encounter. The Grecians rolled over Blackpool 4-1 in their first home game of the season, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of Saturday’s clash. Boss Gary Caldwell rested several first-team regulars in the EFL Cup loss to Cheltenham, but the 43-y... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 12:30

Burton

Burton

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

12:30

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Port Vale

Port Vale

Burton will look to recover from a 3-2 loss to Barnsley when they face Port Vale in the League One round 3. The Brewers have been having their ups and downs at the start of the season, but they face a difficult task against a solid Port Vale side. With Kgaogelo Chauke limping off with injury in the last league match, fellow midfielder Ciaran Gilligan is widely expected to st... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 12:30

Wycombe

Wycombe

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

15:00

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Stockport County

Stockport County

Wycombe Wanderers will be looking to make amends for a 2-1 loss to Bradford City when they face Stockport County in the League One round 2. The Chairboys failed to turn their dominance in possession into more goal against the Bantams, but they are surely capable of matching Stockport at home. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of Saturday’s encounter.... Read More...

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

Stevenage

Stevenage

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Buoyed by a 3-2 win over Blackpool, Stevenage will look to keep their 100% record in the new League One campaign when they face Rotherham on Saturday. The Boro proved their worth in their season opener and, as a result, the odds for home win have been dropping. A man to watch in the home team will be Jamie Reid, who scored a brace against the Seasiders, while manager Alex Re... Read More...

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
2 April 2026 • 18:57 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 WimbledonLutonLuton06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BarnsleyBarnsleyPlymouthPlymouth06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonStockport CountyStockport County06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
ExeterExeterDoncasterDoncaster06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Leyton OrientLeyton OrientHuddersfieldHuddersfield06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MansfieldMansfieldBurtonBurton06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorthamptonNorthamptonWiganWigan06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PeterboroughPeterboroughCardiffCardiff06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Port ValePort ValeRotherhamRotherham06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
ReadingReadingLincolnLincoln06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
StevenageStevenageBlackpoolBlackpool06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WycombeWycombeBradfordBradford06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CardiffCardiffBoltonBolton11/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LincolnLincolnLeyton OrientLeyton Orient11/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PlymouthPlymouthExeterExeter11/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BlackpoolBlackpoolPeterboroughPeterborough11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BradfordBradfordStevenageStevenage11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BurtonBurtonAFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DoncasterDoncasterReadingReading11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
HuddersfieldHuddersfieldWycombeWycombe11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
RotherhamRotherhamBarnsleyBarnsley11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WiganWiganMansfieldMansfield11/04/2026, 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 1.09
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.8 min/Goal (1234 Goals in 477 matches)
55% Clean Sheets (260 times out of 477 matches)
51% Both Teams Scored (245 times out of 477 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 48%
Draw 25%
Away Win 27%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 72%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 26%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 28%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 74%
Under 4.5 89%
EFL League One Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 23.69
Shots / Match (Home) 13.08
Shots / Match (Away) 10.62
Fouls Per Match 22.95
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.17
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.78
Offsides Per Match 3.84
Players Participated 795

League 1 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Lincoln City 40 26 9 5 75 34 +41 87 WWDWW
2 Cardiff City 39 23 8 8 73 41 +32 77 LDWLD
3 Bolton Wanderers 40 18 15 7 57 40 +17 69 WDDLW
4 Bradford City 40 20 8 12 50 44 +6 68 WLDLW
5 Stockport County 39 19 9 11 57 48 +9 66 LWDWW
6 Reading 41 16 14 11 61 52 +9 62 DWLWD
7 Stevenage 39 17 10 12 41 38 +3 61 LWLWD
8 Wycombe Wanderers 41 16 11 14 59 46 +13 59 LWLWL
9 Plymouth Argyle 40 18 5 17 61 56 +5 59 WDWWL
10 Huddersfield Town 40 16 10 14 60 52 +8 58 WDDLD
11 Luton Town 40 16 10 14 54 50 +4 58 DWWDW
12 Mansfield Town 38 13 13 12 49 41 +8 52 WDDWW
13 Barnsley 38 13 12 13 60 61 -1 51 DDDLD
14 Peterborough United 39 15 5 19 58 54 +4 50 DLWDL
15 Leyton Orient 40 14 8 18 55 62 -7 50 WWWDD
16 AFC Wimbledon 40 14 8 18 49 59 -10 50 LLDLL
17 Doncaster Rovers 40 14 8 18 42 61 -19 50 WDWWL
18 Blackpool 41 13 9 19 48 63 -15 48 LWDWW
19 Burton Albion 41 12 11 18 45 56 -11 47 WLWLD
20 Wigan Athletic 40 11 13 16 41 54 -13 46 WDWLD
21 Exeter City 41 11 10 20 42 53 -11 43 LLLDL
22 Rotherham United 39 9 10 20 35 58 -23 37 LDLLD
23 Northampton Town 40 9 8 23 33 57 -24 35 LLLLL
24 Port Vale 38 7 10 21 29 54 -25 31 DLWLL

League 1 Results

Date Match
21/03/2026, 12:30 Luton Town 1 - 1 Stockport County
21/03/2026, 12:30 Cardiff City 0 - 0 Blackpool
21/03/2026, 15:00 Burton Albion 2 - 1 Bradford City
21/03/2026, 15:00 Plymouth Argyle 3 - 1 Huddersfield Town
21/03/2026, 15:00 AFC Wimbledon 1 - 1 Peterborough United
21/03/2026, 15:00 Barnsley 0 - 1 Doncaster Rovers
21/03/2026, 15:00 Leyton Orient 2 - 0 Wycombe Wanderers
21/03/2026, 15:00 Lincoln City 3 - 0 Rotherham United
21/03/2026, 15:00 Mansfield Town 4 - 1 Northampton Town
21/03/2026, 15:00 Port Vale 1 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
21/03/2026, 15:00 Stevenage 1 - 0 Reading
21/03/2026, 15:00 Wigan Athletic 2 - 0 Exeter City

League 1 Fixtures

Date Match
28/03/2026, 15:00 Blackpool 1 - 0 Burton Albion
28/03/2026, 15:00 Exeter City 0 - 0 Leyton Orient
28/03/2026, 15:00 Reading 3 - 0 Wigan Athletic
28/03/2026, 15:00 Wycombe Wanderers 4 - 0 Port Vale
28/03/2026, 15:00 Stockport County 3 - 0 AFC Wimbledon
14/04/2026, 18:45 Bolton Wanderers - Stevenage
14/04/2026, 18:45 Huddersfield Town - Cardiff City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Bradford City - Plymouth Argyle
21/04/2026, 18:45 Doncaster Rovers - Lincoln City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Rotherham United - Luton Town
28/04/2026, 18:45 Northampton Town - Barnsley
28/04/2026, 18:45 Peterborough United - Mansfield Town

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