League One Predictions

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

Stevenage

Stevenage

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

17:30

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Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury

After defeating Chelsea U21 in their last warm-up game, Stevenage will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Shrewsbury in the season opener. The Boro failed to secure promotion last time out and, no doubt, they are eager to make amends for the unsuccessful campaign. The opposition back-line should have summer signing Louis Appere at bayas the 2... Read More...

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

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

17:30

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Peterborough United will look to kick off the new League One campaign in style when they welcome Huddersfield Town to their Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Posh enjoyed a fantastic preseason, with the team scoring goals for fun and we are positive that they will stick to their attacking style of play against Huddersfield. Centre-forward Jonson Clarke-Harris i... Read More...

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

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

17:30

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Bolton

Bolton

Leyton Orient and Bolton go head to head at Brisbane Road in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Saturday’s program. Leyton aim to build on a successful preseason where they defeated the likes of Hearts, Dag & Red, and Tottenham U21, but they will have a mountain to climb in the season opener. Summer recruit Sonny Perkins is widely expected to make ... Read More...

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

Exeter

Exeter

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

17:30

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Rotherham

Rotherham

There will be fireworks when Exeter City and Rotherham United square off against each other at St James Park in the opening match of the season. The Grecians rolled over Eastleigh 3-0 in their last warm-up game, but they face a difficult challenge against the Millers, who are seen as one of the teams to beat in the 2024/2025 League One campaign.

Rotherham United shar... Read More...

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

Crawley

Crawley

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

17:30

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Crawley Town and Blackpool face each other at the Broadfield Stadium in what will be their season opener. Crawley chiefs have added the likes of Josh Flint, Panutche Camara, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, Gavan Holohan, Muhammadu Faal, and Joe Wollacott to the squad in the summer transfer window, while the likes of Will Wright, Nick Tsaroulla, Adam Campbell, Kellan Gordon, Harry Ra... Read More...

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

Burton

Burton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

17:30

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Lincoln

Lincoln

Pirelli Stadium will be the centre of attention when Burton Albion and Lincoln City square off against each other in the opening match of the season. The Brewers were having their ups and downs in preseason, with the team beating Port Vale, losing to Belper Town, while sharing the spoils with Morecambe. Burton face a difficult task in Saturday’s encounter, but one thing is... Read More...

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

Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

17:30

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Northampton

Northampton

Bristol Rovers play host to Northampton Town at their Memorial Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting League One game. The Pirates finished the last season in 16th place and, no doubt, they are eager to make amends for the unsuccessful campaign. A man to watch in the home team will be experienced striker Chris Martin, who scored 16 goals in the English third tier l... Read More...

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

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

17:30

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Reading

Reading

Buoyed by a 4-1 win over WBA, Birmingham City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Reading in the season opener. The Blues are seen as one of the main candidates for promotion, but they will have to showcase their worth on the field. The club chiefs have added several high-profile players to the team in the summer transfer window, includin... Read More...

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

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2024

20:00

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Mansfield

Mansfield

Barnsley and Mansfield Town square off against each other at Oakwell in an eagerly-awaited season opener. The Tykes were having their ups and downs in preseason, with the team beating the likes of Alfreton, Accrington, and Derby, while losing to Mallorca and Barnsley, but they are seen as favourites to beat the Yellows in front of home fans. Sam Cosgrove, who scored six goal... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 August 2024 at 20:00

Bolton

Bolton

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 May 2024

16:15

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Oxford United

Oxford United

There will be fireworks when Bolton and Oxford United square off against each other in the League One playoffs final at Wembley Stadium. The Trotters are seen as favourites to win Saturday’s showdown, but they will have to showcase their worth on the field. Barring any fresh injury worries, Ian Evatt is unlikely to make changes to the team that eliminated Barnsley. Both Ca... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 May 2024 at 16:15

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2024

20:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

There will be fireworks when Peterborough United and Oxford United take on each other in the League One playoffs semis, first leg. The Posh failed to win the previous three league matches, but this has to go down as a must-win game for the home side following a 1-0 defeat at Kassam Stadium. Ghana midfielder Kwame Poku is pushing for a recall to the starting XI, while there a... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2024 at 20:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
17 March 2026 • 08:53 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
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 1.5
Away Teams 1.13
Total (Combined) 2.63
34.2 min/Goal (1178 Goals in 448 matches)
53% Clean Sheets (236 times out of 448 matches)
53% Both Teams Scored (236 times out of 448 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 12%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 5%
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 23.75
Shots / Match (Home) 13.01
Shots / Match (Away) 10.75
Fouls Per Match 22.91
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.13
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.78
Offsides Per Match 3.83
Players Participated 789

League 1 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Lincoln City 38 24 9 5 71 34 +37 81 WWWWD
2 Cardiff City 38 23 7 8 73 41 +32 76 WLDWL
3 Bolton Wanderers 38 17 15 6 55 38 +17 66 DWWDD
4 Bradford City 38 19 8 11 48 42 +6 65 LWWLD
5 Stockport County 36 17 8 11 50 47 +3 59 WLLLW
6 Reading 38 15 13 10 57 50 +7 58 WWLDW
7 Huddersfield Town 38 16 9 13 58 48 +10 57 WLWDD
8 Stevenage 37 16 9 12 40 38 +2 57 WWLWL
9 Wycombe Wanderers 38 15 11 12 55 41 +14 56 WWLLW
10 Plymouth Argyle 38 17 5 16 57 53 +4 56 LWWDW
11 Luton Town 38 15 9 14 51 48 +3 54 DLDWW
12 Barnsley 36 13 11 12 59 59 0 50 LWDDD
13 Peterborough United 37 15 4 18 56 51 +5 49 LDDLW
14 AFC Wimbledon 37 14 7 16 48 54 -6 49 DWWLL
15 Mansfield Town 36 11 13 12 43 40 +3 46 DDWDD
16 Leyton Orient 37 13 6 18 53 62 -9 45 LLWWW
17 Doncaster Rovers 37 12 8 17 40 59 -19 44 LLDWD
18 Burton Albion 38 11 10 17 42 53 -11 43 LDLWL
19 Exeter City 38 11 9 18 42 50 -8 42 DLLLL
20 Wigan Athletic 37 10 12 15 39 51 -12 42 WDLWD
21 Blackpool 38 11 8 19 46 63 -17 41 LDLLW
22 Rotherham United 37 9 9 19 35 55 -20 36 WDLDL
23 Northampton Town 38 9 8 21 32 52 -20 35 LDLLL
24 Port Vale 35 6 10 19 28 49 -21 28 WDLDL

League 1 Results

Date Match
17/03/2026, 19:45 Burton Albion 1 - 2 Reading
17/03/2026, 19:45 Bradford City 1 - 1 Mansfield Town
17/03/2026, 19:45 Cardiff City 0 - 2 Wycombe Wanderers
17/03/2026, 19:45 Peterborough United 5 - 0 Rotherham United
17/03/2026, 19:45 AFC Wimbledon 2 - 4 Leyton Orient
17/03/2026, 19:45 Blackpool 3 - 2 Port Vale
17/03/2026, 19:45 Bolton Wanderers 0 - 0 Doncaster Rovers
17/03/2026, 19:45 Huddersfield Town 2 - 2 Lincoln City
17/03/2026, 19:45 Luton Town 3 - 2 Exeter City
17/03/2026, 19:45 Plymouth Argyle 1 - 0 Stevenage
17/03/2026, 19:45 Stockport County 2 - 1 Northampton Town
17/03/2026, 20:00 Barnsley 1 - 1 Wigan Athletic

League 1 Fixtures

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

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