League One Predictions

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

Stockport County

Stockport County

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

17:30

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Cambridge United

Cambridge United

Edgeley Park will host Saturday’s football game between Stockport County and Cambridge United, the two sides who meet for the first time since January 2013. The Hatters have suffered four defeats in the previous five warm-up games, but the newcomers are seen as hot favourites to beat Cambridge in front of home fans. A man to watch in the home team will be big-money signing... Read More...

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
12 March 2026 • 22:41 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 WimbledonLeyton OrientLeyton Orient17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BlackpoolBlackpoolPort ValePort Vale17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonDoncasterDoncaster17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BradfordBradfordMansfieldMansfield17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BurtonBurtonReadingReading17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffWycombeWycombe17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
HuddersfieldHuddersfieldLincolnLincoln17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LutonLutonExeterExeter17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PeterboroughPeterboroughRotherhamRotherham17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stockport CountyStockport CountyNorthamptonNorthampton17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BarnsleyBarnsleyWiganWigan17/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffBlackpoolBlackpool21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LutonLutonStockport CountyStockport County21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
AFC WimbledonAFC WimbledonPeterboroughPeterborough21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BarnsleyBarnsleyDoncasterDoncaster21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BurtonBurtonBradfordBradford21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Leyton OrientLeyton OrientWycombeWycombe21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LincolnLincolnRotherhamRotherham21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MansfieldMansfieldNorthamptonNorthampton21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PlymouthPlymouthHuddersfieldHuddersfield21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Port ValePort ValeBoltonBolton21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
StevenageStevenageReadingReading21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WiganWiganExeterExeter21/03/2026, 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 1.49
Away Teams 1.12
Total (Combined) 2.61
34.4 min/Goal (1140 Goals in 436 matches)
53% Clean Sheets (231 times out of 436 matches)
52% Both Teams Scored (228 times out of 436 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 48%
Draw 24%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 95%
Over 1.5 73%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 27%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 5%
Under 1.5 27%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 73%
Under 4.5 89%
EFL League One Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 23.64
Shots / Match (Home) 12.94
Shots / Match (Away) 10.7
Fouls Per Match 22.97
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.15
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.82
Offsides Per Match 3.84
Players Participated 786

League 1 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Lincoln City 37 24 8 5 69 32 +37 80 WWWWW
2 Cardiff City 37 23 7 7 73 39 +34 76 LWLDW
3 Bolton Wanderers 37 17 14 6 55 38 +17 65 DDWWD
4 Bradford City 37 19 7 11 47 41 +6 64 WLWWL
5 Stevenage 36 16 9 11 40 37 +3 57 LWWLW
6 Huddersfield Town 37 16 8 13 56 46 +10 56 LWLWD
7 Stockport County 35 16 8 11 48 46 +2 56 LWLLL
8 Reading 37 14 13 10 55 49 +6 55 DWWLD
9 Wycombe Wanderers 37 14 11 12 53 41 +12 53 WWWLL
10 Plymouth Argyle 37 16 5 16 56 53 +3 53 WLWWD
11 Luton Town 37 14 9 14 48 46 +2 51 DDLDW
12 Barnsley 35 13 10 12 58 58 0 49 WLWDD
13 AFC Wimbledon 36 14 7 15 46 50 -4 49 WDWWL
14 Peterborough United 36 14 4 18 51 51 0 46 LLDDL
15 Mansfield Town 35 11 12 12 42 39 +3 45 LDDWD
16 Burton Albion 37 11 10 16 41 51 -10 43 WLDLW
17 Doncaster Rovers 36 12 7 17 40 59 -19 43 WLLDW
18 Exeter City 37 11 9 17 40 47 -7 42 LDLLL
19 Leyton Orient 36 12 6 18 49 60 -11 42 WLLWW
20 Wigan Athletic 36 10 11 15 38 50 -12 41 LWDLW
21 Blackpool 37 10 8 19 43 61 -18 38 DLDLL
22 Rotherham United 36 9 9 18 35 50 -15 36 LWDLD
23 Northampton Town 37 9 8 20 31 50 -19 35 LLDLL
24 Port Vale 34 6 10 18 26 46 -20 28 DWDLD

League 1 Results

Date Match
14/03/2026, 12:30 Rotherham United 2 - 2 Bolton Wanderers
14/03/2026, 12:30 Lincoln City 3 - 1 Stockport County
14/03/2026, 15:00 Doncaster Rovers 2 - 1 Blackpool
14/03/2026, 15:00 Exeter City 0 - 4 Cardiff City
14/03/2026, 15:00 Port Vale 0 - 0 Huddersfield Town
14/03/2026, 15:00 Leyton Orient 2 - 1 Peterborough United
14/03/2026, 15:00 Mansfield Town 2 - 2 Barnsley
14/03/2026, 15:00 Northampton Town 0 - 2 Burton Albion
14/03/2026, 15:00 Reading 2 - 2 Plymouth Argyle
14/03/2026, 15:00 Wigan Athletic 2 - 0 Bradford City
14/03/2026, 15:00 Stevenage 1 - 0 AFC Wimbledon
14/03/2026, 15:00 Wycombe Wanderers 1 - 2 Luton Town

League 1 Fixtures

Date Match
17/03/2026, 19:45 Burton Albion - Reading
17/03/2026, 19:45 Bradford City - Mansfield Town
17/03/2026, 19:45 Cardiff City - Wycombe Wanderers
17/03/2026, 19:45 Peterborough United - Rotherham United
17/03/2026, 19:45 AFC Wimbledon - Leyton Orient
17/03/2026, 19:45 Blackpool - Port Vale
17/03/2026, 19:45 Bolton Wanderers - Doncaster Rovers
17/03/2026, 19:45 Huddersfield Town - Lincoln City
17/03/2026, 19:45 Luton Town - Exeter City
17/03/2026, 19:45 Plymouth Argyle - Stevenage
17/03/2026, 19:45 Stockport County - Northampton Town
17/03/2026, 20:00 Barnsley - Wigan Athletic

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