League One Predictions

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

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

2 August 2025

15:00

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Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

All eyes will be on John Smith’s Stadium when Huddersfield Town and Leyton Orient lock horns on day 1 of the new League One campaign. The Terriers suffered a 2-0 loss to Burnley in their last pre-season friendly, but they are still seen as favourites to beat Leyton in their season opener. With the likes of Jack Whamough, Ryan Ledson, Sean Roughan, and Lynden Gooch joining ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00

Doncaster

Doncaster

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 August 2025

15:00

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Exeter

Exeter

Saturday’s football game at Eco-Power Stadium pits together Doncaster Rovers and Exeter City. After enjoying a very successful preseason, Doncaster aim to kickstart their League One campaign in style, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for Grant McCann’s troops. The club chiefs have signed the likes of Matty Pearson, Glenn Middleton, Robbie Gotts, and... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00

Burton

Burton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 August 2025

15:00

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Mansfield

Mansfield

Burton welcome Mansfield to their Pirelli Stadium in the opening match of their League One campaign. The Brewers finished the last season in 20th place in the standings, only one point clear of the relegation zone and, no doubt, they are determined to secure yet another League One survival. A man to watch in the home team will be summer signing Jack Cooper-Love, who is expec... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00

Bradford

Bradford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 August 2025

15:00

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Wycombe

Wycombe

Following three consecutive wins in preseason, Bradford City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Wycombe in the season opener. The Bantams are brimming with confidence ahead of Saturday’s clash, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. A man to watch in the home team will be summer signing Stephen Humphrys, who is likely to... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 August 2025

15:00

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Stevenage

Stevenage

Bloomfield Road will host Saturday’s League One game between Blackpool and Stevenage. The Seasiders remained unbeaten in preseason, with the team beating both AFC Fylde and WBA, while sharing the spoils with Salford City and Doncaster. Right winger Rob Apter is no longer part of the team, while the club chiefs have signed permanent deals with the likes of Jordan Brown, Geo... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 August 2025

12:30

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Peterborough

Peterborough

Cardiff City will be looking to kick off their Championship campaign in style when they welcome Peterborough to the Welsh capital on Saturday. The Bluebirds have set their sights on securing promotion this term, but it’s worth noting that the board has kept a rather quiet profile in the summer transfer market. Still, Erol Bulut can count on a settled squad that proved soli... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 12:30

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

1 August 2025

20:00

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AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Luton Town will be aiming to kickstart the new League One campaign in style when they welcome AFC Wimbledon to their Kenilworth Road on Friday evening. The Hatters failed to secure the Championship survival last time out, but they are seen as one of the main candidates to secure promotion back to the English second tier. Given Luton’s fine performances in preseason, home w... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 August 2025 at 20:00

Charlton

Charlton

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

25 May 2025

13:00

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Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Championship promotion will be at stake when Charlton Athletic and Leyton Orient lock horns at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The Red Robins survived Wycombe in the semis, with the team keeping a clean sheet in both legs. Therefore, we predict that the nominal hosts will rely on their rock-solid defence in the decider. Talented forward Miles Leaburn remains in the recovery room,... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 May 2025 at 13:00

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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
DoncasterDoncasterMansfieldMansfield03/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BlackpoolBlackpoolExeterExeter03/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BradfordBradfordNorthamptonNorthampton03/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BurtonBurtonBarnsleyBarnsley03/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
HuddersfieldHuddersfieldReadingReading03/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
LincolnLincolnAFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon03/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LutonLutonPeterboroughPeterborough03/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PlymouthPlymouthBoltonBolton03/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
RotherhamRotherhamStevenageStevenage03/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Stockport CountyStockport CountyWycombeWycombe03/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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 1.51
Away Teams 1.1
Total (Combined) 2.6
34.6 min/Goal (1216 Goals in 467 matches)
54% Clean Sheets (253 times out of 467 matches)
52% Both Teams Scored (241 times out of 467 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 48%
Draw 24%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 73%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 27%
Over 4.5 12%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
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 23.71
Shots / Match (Home) 13.07
Shots / Match (Away) 10.64
Fouls Per Match 22.87
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.13
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.74
Offsides Per Match 3.82
Players Participated 791

League 1 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Lincoln City 39 25 9 5 74 34 +40 84 WWWDW
2 Cardiff City 39 23 8 8 73 41 +32 77 LDWLD
3 Bolton Wanderers 39 17 15 7 55 39 +16 66 WWDDL
4 Bradford City 39 19 8 12 49 44 +5 65 WWLDL
5 Stockport County 38 18 9 11 54 48 +6 63 LLWDW
6 Reading 40 16 13 11 60 51 +9 61 LDWLW
7 Stevenage 38 17 9 12 41 38 +3 60 WLWLW
8 Wycombe Wanderers 40 16 11 13 59 43 +16 59 LLWLW
9 Plymouth Argyle 39 18 5 16 60 54 +6 59 WWDWW
10 Huddersfield Town 39 16 9 14 59 51 +8 57 LWDDL
11 Luton Town 39 15 10 14 52 49 +3 55 LDWWD
12 Peterborough United 38 15 5 18 57 52 +5 50 DDLWD
13 Barnsley 37 13 11 13 59 60 -1 50 WDDDL
14 Leyton Orient 40 14 8 18 55 62 -7 50 WWWDD
15 AFC Wimbledon 39 14 8 17 49 58 -9 50 WLLDL
16 Doncaster Rovers 39 14 8 17 42 59 -17 50 DWDWW
17 Mansfield Town 37 12 13 12 47 41 +6 49 DWDDW
18 Burton Albion 40 12 10 18 44 55 -11 46 LWLWL
19 Wigan Athletic 40 11 13 16 41 54 -13 46 WDWLD
20 Blackpool 40 12 9 19 47 63 -16 45 LLWDW
21 Exeter City 40 11 10 19 42 52 -10 43 LLLLD
22 Rotherham United 38 9 9 20 35 58 -23 36 DLDLL
23 Northampton Town 39 9 8 22 33 56 -23 35 DLLLL
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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