League One Predictions

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

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
6 April 2026 • 11:06 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 ValeRotherhamRotherham07/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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 1.49
Away Teams 1.1
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.8 min/Goal (1263 Goals in 488 matches)
55% Clean Sheets (266 times out of 488 matches)
51% Both Teams Scored (251 times out of 488 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 48%
Draw 25%
Away Win 27%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 73%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 26%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 27%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 74%
Under 4.5 89%
EFL League One Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 23.69
Shots / Match (Home) 13.01
Shots / Match (Away) 10.68
Fouls Per Match 22.92
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.15
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.76
Offsides Per Match 3.82
Players Participated 800

League 1 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Lincoln City 41 27 9 5 77 35 +42 90 WDWWW
2 Cardiff City 40 23 9 8 74 42 +32 78 DWLDD
3 Bradford City 41 21 8 12 52 45 +7 71 LDLWW
4 Bolton Wanderers 41 18 16 7 59 42 +17 70 DDLWD
5 Stockport County 40 19 10 11 59 50 +9 67 WDWWD
6 Stevenage 40 18 10 12 42 38 +4 64 WLWDW
7 Reading 42 16 14 12 62 54 +8 62 WLWDL
8 Plymouth Argyle 41 19 5 17 64 56 +8 62 DWWLW
9 Huddersfield Town 41 17 10 14 62 53 +9 61 DDLDW
10 Luton Town 41 17 10 14 57 50 +7 61 WWDWW
11 Wycombe Wanderers 42 16 11 15 60 48 +12 59 WLWLL
12 Mansfield Town 39 13 14 12 49 41 +8 53 DDWWD
13 Peterborough United 40 15 6 19 59 55 +4 51 LWDLD
14 Barnsley 39 13 12 14 60 64 -4 51 DDLDL
15 Leyton Orient 41 14 8 19 56 64 -8 50 WWDDL
16 AFC Wimbledon 41 14 8 19 49 62 -13 50 LDLLL
17 Doncaster Rovers 41 14 8 19 42 64 -22 50 DWWLL
18 Wigan Athletic 41 12 13 16 44 55 -11 49 DWLDW
19 Burton Albion 42 12 12 18 45 56 -11 48 LWLDD
20 Blackpool 42 13 9 20 48 64 -16 48 WDWWL
21 Exeter City 42 12 10 20 45 53 -8 46 LLDLW
22 Rotherham United 39 9 10 20 35 58 -23 37 LDLLD
23 Northampton Town 41 9 8 24 34 60 -26 35 LLLLL
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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