League One Predictions

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers

Following a 2-1 win over Crewe in the EFL Cup, Rotherham United will look to record their first league win of the season when they face Bristol Rovers on Saturday afternoon. The Millers are a team with two faces as they generally produce fine displays at home, while struggling on the travels, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Defender Hakeem Odoffin is wi... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 15:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Wigan

Wigan

Reading play host to Wigan at their Select Car Leasing Stadium in their first home game of the season. The Royals are eager to give fans some cheer following the EFL Cup loss to Colchester and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Latics. Talented defender Abraham Kanu limped off with injury in the midweek defeat, with fellow teenager Tyler Bindon likely to return to... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 15:00

Northampton

Northampton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Exeter

Exeter

Sixfields Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Northampton Town and Exeter City, the two sides who suffered elimination in the EFL Cup round 1. The Cobblers made a slow start to the season, with the team losing to Bristol Rovers in their opener and, no doubt, they are desperate to grab something from the round 2 clash. Aaron McGowan remains in the recovery ro... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 15:00

Mansfield

Mansfield

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Burton

Burton

Mansfield Town will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over Barnsley when they take on Burton Albion in their first home game of the season. The Yellows suffered elimination in the EFL Cup round 1, meaning that they will be fully focused on League One in upcoming days. Important midfielder Davis Keillor-Dunn should be recalled to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 15:00

Lincoln

Lincoln

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Lincoln and Barnsley square off against each other at LNER Stadium in what is expected to be a close League One encounter. The Imps defeated Burton in the opening match of the season and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. The opposition back-line should have towering defender Paudie O’Connor at bay during the set-pieces as the 27-year-old Ireland in... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Stevenage

Stevenage

Huddersfield Town will look to extend their winning run to three games in all competitions when they take on Stevenage in the League One round 2. The Terriers kickstarted the new League One campaign with a 2-0 win at Peterborough, with the team rolling over Morecambe 3-0 in their EFL Cup opener. A man to watch in the home team will be experienced forward Danny Ward, who shou... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 15:00

Cambridge United

Cambridge United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Crawley

Crawley

Cambridge United will try to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Stockport County and QPR when they face Crawley Town at their Abbey Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The U’s are desperate to grab something from the match and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field this time out. Midfielder Paul Digby is widely expected to start this time out follow... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Stockport County

Stockport County

Blackpool will look to build on a splendid EFL Cup win (4-0) over Burton Albion when they take on Stockport County in the League One round 2. The Seasiders quickly bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Crawley Town and they are now on a quest to record their first league win of the process. Defender Oliver Casey should be recalled to the starting XI after coming as a substitute in... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 15:00

Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

12:30

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Peterborough

Peterborough

The Croud Meadow will host Saturday’s football game between Shrewsbury and Peterborough, the two teams who were beaten by Stevenage and Huddersfield respectively on Matchday 1. The Shrews had no goal attempts in the opening match of the season, but they did well to eliminate Notts County in the EFL Cup round 1. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be midfielder Jo... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 12:30

Charlton

Charlton

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

12:30

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Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Charlton Athletic will be looking to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Wigan Athletic when they take on Leyton Orient in their first home game of the season. The Red Robins were beaten by Birmingham in their EFL Cup opener on Tuesday, meaning that they will be fully focused on the League One in upcoming days. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team ahead of the... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 12:30

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

17:30

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Wycombe

Wycombe

Wrexham will look to build on back-to-back wins over Vancouver Whitecaps (4-1) and Fleetwood (1-0) when they take on Wycombe in the League One season opener. The Red Dragons are eager to impress on their return to the English third tier and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Elliot Lee, who scored 16 go... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 August 2024 at 17:30

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

17:30

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Charlton

Charlton

Saturday’s football game at DW Stadium pits together Wigan Athletic and Charlton Athletic, the two sides who faced each other in some interesting encounters in the past. The Latics head into the season opener following back-to-back defeats to Tranmere and Barrow in preseason and they face yet another uphill task against the Red Robins. Summer recruit Tyrese Francois (midfi... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 August 2024 at 17:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
30 January 2026 • 00:29 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
Port ValePort ValeAFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon03/02/2026, 19:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BarnsleyBarnsleyNorthamptonNorthampton03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BurtonBurtonDoncasterDoncaster03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LutonLutonBradfordBradford07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Port ValePort ValeBurtonBurton07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
AFC WimbledonAFC WimbledonReadingReading07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonBarnsleyBarnsley07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
HuddersfieldHuddersfieldBlackpoolBlackpool07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MansfieldMansfieldExeterExeter07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorthamptonNorthamptonStevenageStevenage07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PeterboroughPeterboroughWiganWigan07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PlymouthPlymouthLincolnLincoln07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
RotherhamRotherhamCardiffCardiff07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Stockport CountyStockport CountyLeyton OrientLeyton Orient07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WycombeWycombeDoncasterDoncaster07/02/2026, 15:01
  • 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 1.47
Away Teams 1.07
Total (Combined) 2.54
35.5 min/Goal (860 Goals in 339 matches)
55% Clean Sheets (187 times out of 339 matches)
50% Both Teams Scored (170 times out of 339 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 48%
Draw 23%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 95%
Over 1.5 72%
Over 2.5 49%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 5%
Under 1.5 28%
Under 2.5 51%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
EFL League One Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 23.38
Shots / Match (Home) 12.94
Shots / Match (Away) 10.43
Fouls Per Match 22.91
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.06
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.85
Offsides Per Match 3.81
Players Participated 746

League 1 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Cardiff City 29 18 6 5 52 29 +23 60 DWDWD
2 Lincoln City 29 17 7 5 48 29 +19 58 WDWWW
3 Bolton Wanderers 30 14 10 6 38 27 +11 52 WDWWW
4 Stockport County 29 15 7 7 42 35 +7 52 WWDWW
5 Bradford City 28 14 7 7 36 31 +5 49 WLLLW
6 Huddersfield Town 30 14 6 10 51 40 +11 48 LLWWW
7 Luton Town 29 12 6 11 38 34 +4 42 WDLLW
8 Stevenage 28 11 9 8 30 27 +3 42 LDDWL
9 Wycombe Wanderers 29 10 10 9 36 31 +5 40 WWLWD
10 Reading 28 10 10 8 39 35 +4 40 WLDDW
11 Mansfield Town 27 10 8 9 36 30 +6 38 WWDDD
12 Peterborough United 29 12 2 15 37 39 -2 38 WLWLL
13 Exeter City 28 11 4 13 33 30 +3 37 DWWDL
14 Plymouth Argyle 29 11 4 14 36 42 -6 37 WWWDL
15 Barnsley 25 10 6 9 40 41 -1 36 DWDLW
16 Blackpool 29 9 5 15 35 42 -7 32 LLWLL
17 AFC Wimbledon 27 9 5 13 28 36 -8 32 WLLDL
18 Leyton Orient 29 9 5 15 40 49 -9 32 DWLLL
19 Wigan Athletic 28 7 10 11 29 34 -5 31 LLDLL
20 Rotherham United 28 8 7 13 31 40 -9 31 LLDWW
21 Burton Albion 28 8 7 13 30 41 -11 31 LWLLD
22 Doncaster Rovers 28 8 6 14 31 45 -14 30 DWDWL
23 Northampton Town 28 8 5 15 24 36 -12 29 DLLLL
24 Port Vale 26 5 6 15 20 37 -17 21 LWLLW

League 1 Results

Date Match
31/01/2026, 12:30 Bradford City 1 - 0 Doncaster Rovers
31/01/2026, 12:30 AFC Wimbledon 0 - 1 Bolton Wanderers
31/01/2026, 14:00 Northampton Town 0 - 2 Reading
31/01/2026, 15:00 Peterborough United 2 - 3 Huddersfield Town
31/01/2026, 15:00 Barnsley 3 - 1 Stevenage
31/01/2026, 15:00 Burton Albion 2 - 2 Cardiff City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Exeter City 0 - 4 Rotherham United
31/01/2026, 15:00 Wigan Athletic 0 - 1 Lincoln City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Leyton Orient 0 - 1 Port Vale
31/01/2026, 15:00 Luton Town 1 - 0 Blackpool
31/01/2026, 15:00 Mansfield Town 0 - 0 Wycombe Wanderers
31/01/2026, 15:00 Stockport County 2 - 1 Plymouth Argyle

League 1 Fixtures

Date Match
07/02/2026, 12:31 Luton Town - Bradford City
07/02/2026, 12:31 Port Vale - Burton Albion
07/02/2026, 15:01 Stockport County - Leyton Orient
07/02/2026, 15:01 Huddersfield Town - Blackpool
07/02/2026, 15:01 Bolton Wanderers - Barnsley
07/02/2026, 15:01 Northampton Town - Stevenage
07/02/2026, 15:01 Plymouth Argyle - Lincoln City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Peterborough United - Wigan Athletic
07/02/2026, 15:01 Rotherham United - Cardiff City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Wycombe Wanderers - Doncaster Rovers
07/02/2026, 15:01 AFC Wimbledon - Reading
07/02/2026, 15:01 Mansfield Town - Exeter City

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