League One Predictions

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Mansfield

Mansfield

Peterborough and Mansfield take on each other at Weston Homes Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Thursday’s program. The Posh aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to Stockport County and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Yellows. Talented defender George Nevett is in line for a recall to the starting XI after coming as a subs... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Stockport County

Stockport County

Thursday’s football game at John Smith’s Stadium pits together Huddersfield Town and Stockport County, the two promotion-chasing sides. The Terrors aim to build on a thrilling 4-0 win over Cambridge United, but they face a tough challenge against the Hatters. A man to watch in the home team will be talented striker Callum Marshall, who scored a brace in the last league m... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Exeter

Exeter

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers

St James Park will host Thursday’s League One game between Exeter City and Bristol Rovers, who face each other on Boxing Day. The Grecians aim to build on a hard-fought 2-1 win over Burton Albion and they must be brimming with confidence ahead of the visit of Bristol Rovers. Tristan Crama limped off with injury at the weekend, with Jack Fitzwater likely to step up.

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This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Charlton

Charlton

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Cambridge United

Cambridge United

Charlton Athletic play host to Cambridge United at their Valley on Boxing Day. Charlton desperately needed a win against Northampton and they managed to get one in style, with the team rolling over the Cobblers 5-0. The capital club have regained a much-needed confidence and it is no wonder they are seen as favourites to win Thursday’s clash. Midfielder Greg Docherty shoul... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Bolton

Bolton

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Following a goalless draw with Wycombe, Bolton will be aiming to return to winning ways when they face Barnsley in the League One round 22. The Trotters have won four of their last five home games, but the Boxing Day clash will be anything but a walk in the park for Ian Evatt’s troops. Dion Charles is widely expected to return to the starting XI after coming as a substitut... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Burton

Burton

Birmingham City will look to extend their winning run to five games when they take on Burton Albion in the League One round 22. The Blues are eager to retain their spot in top two, but they will have to showcase their worth on the field. With no fresh injury worries to report, Chris Davies is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the Pirates at the weekend.

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This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

13:00

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Crawley

Crawley

Leyton Orient play host to Crawley Town at their Brisbane Road in what is expected to be an exciting Boxing Day game. The O’s aim to build on a thrilling 4-0 win over Barnsley and they are seen as hot favourites to beat the Red Devils in front of home fans. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be talented forward Jamie Donley, who produced a splendid display again... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 13:00

Crawley

Crawley

Prediction:
2-3

Match Time & Date:

23 December 2024

20:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Crawley Town will try to claim a major scalp when they face Birmingham City in the closing match of the League One round 21. The Red Devils have a chance to escape the relegation zone, but they will have a mountain to climb against the promotion-chasing visitors. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Tola Showunmi, who has found his goal-scoring touch of late. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 December 2024 at 20:00

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

21 December 2024

15:00

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Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury

Wigan Athletic play host to Shrewsbury Town at their Brick Community Stadium on day 21 of the new League One campaign. The Latics did well to beat Bolton in their last league match, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they do not want to stop now. With no fresh injury worries to report, Shaun Maloney is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 December 2024 at 15:00

Northampton

Northampton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 December 2024

15:00

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Charlton

Charlton

Saturday’s football game at Sixfields Stadium pits together Northampton Town and Charlton Athletic. The Cobblers aim to recover from a 3-0 loss to Rotherham United and it has to be noted that they are after their fifth home win of the process. The fact that Northampton defeated Peterborough 2-1 in their last home game is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the visi... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 December 2024 at 15:00

Mansfield

Mansfield

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

21 December 2024

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Following a goalless draw with Charlton, Mansfield will be aiming to return to winning ways in the League One when they face Rotherham on Saturday afternoon. The Yellows want to revive their playoffs hopes and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-oriented strategy against Rotherham. Both Ben Quinn and Lee Gregory remain on the sidelines with injuries for the home s... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 December 2024 at 15:00

Burton

Burton

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

21 December 2024

15:00

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Exeter

Exeter

Burton and Exeter take on each other at Pirelli Stadium in an eagerly-awaited League One game. The Brewers are stuck in the relegation zone with only 12 points on their account, btu Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for the home side in their battle for survival. Even though there are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, talented midfielder Charlie Webster ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 December 2024 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
19 February 2026 • 13:40 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
PlymouthPlymouthCardiffCardiff21/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
RotherhamRotherhamDoncasterDoncaster21/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WycombeWycombeStevenageStevenage21/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
AFC WimbledonAFC WimbledonBradfordBradford21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BoltonBoltonBlackpoolBlackpool21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
HuddersfieldHuddersfieldBarnsleyBarnsley21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LutonLutonBurtonBurton21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MansfieldMansfieldLincolnLincoln21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorthamptonNorthamptonLeyton OrientLeyton Orient21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PeterboroughPeterboroughExeterExeter21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Port ValePort ValeReadingReading21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stockport CountyStockport CountyWiganWigan21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • 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 1.49
Away Teams 1.09
Total (Combined) 2.58
34.9 min/Goal (970 Goals in 376 matches)
55% Clean Sheets (205 times out of 376 matches)
51% Both Teams Scored (192 times out of 376 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 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 23.55
Shots / Match (Home) 13.08
Shots / Match (Away) 10.47
Fouls Per Match 22.91
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.12
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.79
Offsides Per Match 3.82
Players Participated 776

League 1 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Cardiff City 32 21 6 5 62 31 +31 69 WDWWW
2 Lincoln City 32 19 8 5 57 31 +26 65 WWWDW
3 Bolton Wanderers 33 15 12 6 43 31 +12 57 WWWDD
4 Bradford City 31 16 7 8 40 33 +7 55 LWLWW
5 Stockport County 31 15 8 8 42 36 +6 53 DWWDL
6 Huddersfield Town 33 14 7 12 53 44 +9 49 WWDLL
7 Stevenage 31 13 9 9 34 31 +3 48 WLLWW
8 Reading 32 12 11 9 47 42 +5 47 WLWWD
9 Luton Town 32 13 6 13 41 39 +2 45 LWWLL
10 Wycombe Wanderers 32 11 11 10 43 35 +8 44 WDWLD
11 Peterborough United 33 14 2 17 46 45 +1 44 LWWLL
12 Plymouth Argyle 32 13 4 15 44 47 -3 43 DLLWW
13 Barnsley 29 11 8 10 49 50 -1 41 WDLDW
14 Exeter City 31 11 7 13 34 31 +3 40 DLDDD
15 Mansfield Town 30 10 9 11 37 33 +4 39 DDDLL
16 AFC Wimbledon 31 11 6 14 36 45 -9 39 LWWDL
17 Blackpool 32 10 6 16 38 48 -10 36 LLDLW
18 Doncaster Rovers 31 10 6 15 34 50 -16 36 WLWLW
19 Burton Albion 31 9 8 14 34 45 -11 35 LDLDW
20 Wigan Athletic 31 8 10 13 32 42 -10 34 LLLLW
21 Northampton Town 32 9 7 16 29 43 -14 34 LDWDL
22 Leyton Orient 31 9 6 16 41 52 -11 33 LLLDL
23 Rotherham United 30 8 7 15 31 44 -13 31 DWWLL
24 Port Vale 29 5 7 17 23 42 -19 22 LWLDL

League 1 Results

Date Match
17/02/2026, 19:45 Leyton Orient 1 - 3 Plymouth Argyle
17/02/2026, 19:45 Barnsley 2 - 1 Peterborough United
17/02/2026, 19:45 Bradford City 1 - 0 Stockport County
17/02/2026, 19:45 Burton Albion 1 - 0 Rotherham United
17/02/2026, 19:45 Cardiff City 4 - 1 AFC Wimbledon
17/02/2026, 19:45 Stevenage 2 - 1 Port Vale
17/02/2026, 19:45 Doncaster Rovers 1 - 0 Huddersfield Town
17/02/2026, 19:45 Exeter City 1 - 1 Wycombe Wanderers
17/02/2026, 19:45 Lincoln City 4 - 0 Northampton Town
17/02/2026, 20:00 Blackpool 1 - 0 Mansfield Town
17/02/2026, 20:00 Reading 1 - 1 Bolton Wanderers
18/02/2026, 19:45 Wigan Athletic 1 - 0 Luton Town

League 1 Fixtures

Date Match
21/02/2026, 12:30 Plymouth Argyle - Cardiff City
21/02/2026, 12:30 Rotherham United - Doncaster Rovers
21/02/2026, 12:30 Wycombe Wanderers - Stevenage
21/02/2026, 15:00 Luton Town - Burton Albion
21/02/2026, 15:00 AFC Wimbledon - Bradford City
21/02/2026, 15:00 Bolton Wanderers - Blackpool
21/02/2026, 15:00 Stockport County - Wigan Athletic
21/02/2026, 15:00 Huddersfield Town - Barnsley
21/02/2026, 15:00 Mansfield Town - Lincoln City
21/02/2026, 15:00 Northampton Town - Leyton Orient
21/02/2026, 15:00 Peterborough United - Exeter City
21/02/2026, 15:00 Port Vale - Reading

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