League Two Predictions

Exeter

Exeter

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2026

15:00

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Accrington

Accrington

Exeter and Accrington face each other at St James Park in what should be an interesting League Two encounter. The Grecians will be looking to recover from a 1-0 defeat to Grimsby after managing only 0.75 xG in their season opener. Samuel, Gordon, and Edwards are all pushing for a starting berth as Exeter look to improve their attacking output. The hosts have won just one of ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Crewe

Crewe

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2026

15:00

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Northampton

Northampton

Crewe will be looking to build on a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Crawley when they welcome Northampton in League Two round two. Josh March scored the winner in stoppage time to give the Railwaymen a winning start, and they will be hoping to maintain that momentum on home soil. Crewe have won 50% of their last 10 home matches, while BTTS landed in 67% of those games. Experien ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Colchester

Colchester

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2026

15:00

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Oldham

Oldham

Saturday’s football game at Colchester Community Stadium pits together Colchester and Oldham in what should be a close League Two encounter. Colchester played out a 2-2 draw with Accrington in their opener, showing good character after their EFL Cup defeat to Southampton. The U’s have won four of their last 10 matches and average 1.30 goals per game during that run. Key ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Walsall

Walsall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2026

12:30

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Grimsby

Grimsby

Walsall will try to build on an impressive 3-0 victory over Gillingham when they welcome Grimsby in League Two round two. The Saddlers scored all three goals late in the game and will be hoping for another strong attacking display. Isaac Moore is pushing for a starting role after scoring as a substitute against Gillingham, while Harry Williams remains sidelined. Walsall's ho ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 12:30

Salford

Salford

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2026

12:30

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Chesterfield

Chesterfield

Salford City will be aiming to get back on course when they take on Chesterfield in League Two round two. As Salford do not seem to be at their sharpest, we predict a 1-0 away win. The Lions suffered a 3-1 defeat to Barnet in their opener despite registering 14 goal attempts and enjoying 54% possession. Salford have been strong at home recently, losing only one of their last ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 12:30

Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2026

12:30

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Newport County

Newport County

Bristol Rovers and Newport County face each other in League Two round two, with the hosts looking to bounce back from an entertaining opening-day defeat. Bristol Rovers suffered a 3-2 loss to York City despite producing 1.89 xG, and they have generally been in excellent form, winning seven of their last 10 matches. The Gas have also won 80% of their last 10 home games, while ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 12:30

York City

York City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

15 August 2026

15:00

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Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers

York City will be aiming to impress on their return to League Two Bootham as they take on Bristol Rovers on Saturday afternoon. York will be determined to put their 2-0 defeat to Crawley Town behind them, but their overall numbers offer plenty of encouragement. The newcomers have won 40% of their last 10 matches and have been particularly dangerous at home, scoring 1.75 goal ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 August 2026 at 15:00

Tranmere

Tranmere

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 August 2026

15:00

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Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury

Prenton Park will host the League Two opener as Tranmere Rovers and Shrewsbury Town meet with both sides eager to start the new campaign in style. Tranmere were beaten by Rochdale in their EFL Cup opener and have endured a difficult run, winning just once in their last 10 matches. Their home form is particularly concerning, with no victories in six games and only 0.67 goals ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 August 2026 at 15:00

Northampton

Northampton

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

15 August 2026

15:00

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Swindon

Swindon

Both Northampton Town and Swindon Town look to put their EFL Cup setbacks behind them and make a positive start to their League Two campaigns when the two teams at Sixfields Stadium on Saturday. Northampton have endured a nightmare run of form, losing each of their last 10 matches, while their defensive numbers are particularly alarming. The Cobblers have conceded 2.6 goals ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 August 2026 at 15:00

Grimsby

Grimsby

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

15 August 2026

15:00

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Exeter

Exeter

Blundell Park will be the centre of attention when Grimsby Town and Exeter City go head to head in the League Two opener, with both sides looking to put their EFL Cup disappointment behind them. The Mariners were beaten by Blackpool in midweek, but their recent numbers suggest they can cause plenty of problems in front of their home fans. Grimsby have won 50% of their last 1 ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 August 2026 at 15:00

Gillingham

Gillingham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 August 2026

15:00

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Walsall

Walsall

Gillingham and Walsall face each other at Priestfield Stadium in a League Two opener where both sides have plenty to prove. The Gills failed to impress in their EFL Cup defeat to Luton and have struggled for consistency, winning just two of their last 10 matches. Their defensive record is particularly concerning, with 2.1 goals conceded per game during that spell and 1.8 at ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 August 2026 at 15:00

Crawley

Crawley

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 August 2026

15:00

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Crewe

Crewe

Crawley and Crewe meet at Broadfield Stadium with both sides hoping to open their League Two campaigns on a positive note. The Reds were beaten 1-0 by Watford in the EFL Cup and endured an inconsistent pre-season, although their defensive numbers have been encouraging. Crawley have kept clean sheets in five of their last 10 matches, including three of their last four at home ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 August 2026 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
19 October 2026 • 22:28 UTC • 1 min read
League Two Predictions

Weekly League Two Betting Tips

Below you’ll find our weekly League Two tips across the most popular football betting markets, including Correct Score, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), Over/Under 1.5 Goals, Total Shots on Target, and Match Result.

League 2 Betting Tips

MatchBetting tips
BarnetBarnetSwindonSwindon20/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol RoversBristol RoversSalfordSalford20/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CheltenhamCheltenhamFleetwoodFleetwood20/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
ChesterfieldChesterfieldColchesterColchester20/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CrawleyCrawleyShrewsburyShrewsbury20/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
ExeterExeterCreweCrewe20/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorthamptonNorthamptonTranmereTranmere20/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
RochdaleRochdaleGrimsbyGrimsby20/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
RotherhamRotherhamNewport CountyNewport County20/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WalsallWalsallOldhamOldham20/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
York CityYork CityAccringtonAccrington20/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
GillinghamGillinghamPort ValePort Vale20/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol RoversBristol RoversSwindonSwindon24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CheltenhamCheltenhamNewport CountyNewport County24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorthamptonNorthamptonColchesterColchester24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BarnetBarnetOldhamOldham24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
ChesterfieldChesterfieldCreweCrewe24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CrawleyCrawleyTranmereTranmere24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win

League Two Betting Stats and Data

To guide your League Two betting tips and decisions, FootballPredictions.com compiles five years of historical League Two statistics. These long-term records provide the foundation for our weekly League Two predictions across the key EFL betting markets.

League 2 Stats (2026/2027)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.5
Away Teams 0.98
Total (Combined) 2.48
36.2 min/Goal (313 Goals in 126 matches)
56% Clean Sheets (70 times out of 126 matches)
53% Both Teams Scored (67 times out of 126 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 49%
Draw 34%
Away Win 17%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 91%
Over 1.5 73%
Over 2.5 43%
Over 3.5 26%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 9%
Under 1.5 27%
Under 2.5 56%
Under 3.5 74%
Under 4.5 90%
EFL League Two Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 25.59
Shots / Match (Home) 13.79
Shots / Match (Away) 11.79
Fouls Per Match 23.46
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.45
Fouls / Match (Away) 12.01
Offsides Per Match 3.99
Players Participated 624

League 2 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Salford City 11 7 1 3 17 11 +6 22 WWWWW
2 Barnet 9 6 3 0 22 12 +10 21 DWWWW
3 Crewe Alexandra 11 5 6 0 15 9 +6 21 DDWWW
4 Walsall 10 3 7 0 13 7 +6 16 DWDDD
5 York City 10 4 4 2 18 12 +6 16 WLWDD
6 Gillingham 11 4 4 3 16 13 +3 16 WLDWL
7 Chesterfield 11 4 3 4 17 15 +2 15 WLWDL
8 Bristol Rovers 11 5 0 6 15 18 -3 15 LWLLL
9 Cheltenham Town 11 4 3 4 17 20 -3 15 DWLLL
10 Fleetwood Town 11 3 5 3 12 11 +1 14 LLLDW
11 Newport County 11 3 5 3 14 13 +1 14 DWDWD
12 Accrington Stanley 11 3 5 3 16 15 +1 14 DDWDW
13 Rochdale 11 4 2 5 13 15 -2 14 WWWDL
14 Shrewsbury Town 11 4 2 5 10 15 -5 14 DDWLW
15 Exeter City 11 3 4 4 6 6 0 13 DLWWD
16 Grimsby Town 11 3 4 4 13 13 0 13 WLLLL
17 Tranmere Rovers 11 2 6 3 14 15 -1 12 DDLDL
18 Swindon Town 11 3 3 5 10 15 -5 12 LDLLD
19 Oldham Athletic 10 3 2 5 13 14 -1 11 LLLDW
20 Colchester United 10 2 5 3 10 13 -3 11 DDDLD
21 Port Vale 9 3 2 4 5 9 -4 11 LWLWW
22 Northampton Town 9 2 4 3 6 7 -1 10 WLLDW
23 Rotherham United 11 2 4 5 12 18 -6 10 WDLLL
24 Crawley Town 9 1 2 6 9 17 -8 5 LLLDL

League 2 Results

Date Match
17/10/2026, 11:30 Shrewsbury Town 1 - 0 Bristol Rovers
17/10/2026, 11:30 Fleetwood Town 2 - 0 Rotherham United
17/10/2026, 14:00 Port Vale 1 - 0 Chesterfield
17/10/2026, 14:00 Crewe Alexandra 3 - 2 Rochdale
17/10/2026, 14:00 Tranmere Rovers 1 - 2 Barnet
17/10/2026, 14:00 Newport County 1 - 1 York City
17/10/2026, 14:00 Swindon Town 1 - 1 Walsall
17/10/2026, 14:00 Oldham Athletic 4 - 1 Cheltenham Town
17/10/2026, 14:00 Grimsby Town 0 - 2 Northampton Town
17/10/2026, 14:00 Colchester United 0 - 0 Exeter City
17/10/2026, 14:00 Salford City 2 - 1 Crawley Town
17/10/2026, 14:00 Accrington Stanley 3 - 1 Gillingham

League 2 Fixtures

Date Match
20/10/2026, 18:45 Walsall - Oldham Athletic
20/10/2026, 18:45 York City - Accrington Stanley
20/10/2026, 18:45 Rochdale - Grimsby Town
20/10/2026, 18:45 Cheltenham Town - Fleetwood Town
20/10/2026, 18:45 Crawley Town - Shrewsbury Town
20/10/2026, 18:45 Barnet - Swindon Town
20/10/2026, 18:45 Rotherham United - Newport County
20/10/2026, 18:45 Exeter City - Crewe Alexandra
20/10/2026, 18:45 Northampton Town - Tranmere Rovers
20/10/2026, 18:45 Chesterfield - Colchester United
20/10/2026, 18:45 Bristol Rovers - Salford City
20/10/2026, 19:00 Gillingham - Port Vale

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