League Two Predictions

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

Chesterfield

Chesterfield

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

15 August 2026

15:00

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Fleetwood

Fleetwood

The SMH Group Stadium is set for an eagerly-awaited League Two clash as Chesterfield welcome Fleetwood Town, just days after the visitors knocked the Spireites out of the EFL Cup. Chesterfield have plenty of motivation to respond, having gone four games without a victory, but their overall numbers remain encouraging, with five wins from their last 10 matches. The hosts have ... Read More...

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

Cheltenham

Cheltenham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

15 August 2026

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Cheltenham will be eager to make amends for their EFL Cup defeat to Charlton when they welcome Rotherham United to the Completely-Suzuki Stadium. The Robins have endured an inconsistent spell, winning three of their last 10 matches, while their defensive record is a concern, with 2.2 goals conceded per game. Their home fixtures have also been entertaining, averaging 3.17 goa ... Read More...

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

Barnet

Barnet

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

15 August 2026

15:00

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Salford

Salford

Barnet will be aiming to make amends for a 2-1 EFL Cup defeat to Cambridge United when they welcome Salford City to the Hive Stadium. The Bees had been on a five-game winless run during pre-season before that loss, but their overall numbers suggest they remain a dangerous attacking side. Barnet have won seven of their last 10 matches, scoring an impressive 2.7 goals per game ... Read More...

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

Accrington

Accrington

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 August 2026

15:00

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Colchester

Colchester

The Wham Stadion will host Accrington Stanley and Colchester United in the League Two opener, with both sides looking to bounce back from disappointing EFL Cup results. Accrington suffered a 2-1 defeat to Crewe and head into the league campaign in poor form, having won just one of their last 10 matches. The hosts have also conceded 1.9 goals per game during that run, althoug ... Read More...

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

Oldham

Oldham

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

15 August 2026

12:30

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Port Vale

Port Vale

After failing to shock Stoke City in the EFL Cup round 1, Oldham will be looking to make a positive start to their League Two campaign when they welcome Port Vale to Boundary Park. The Latics endured a difficult pre-season and were subsequently eliminated from the EFL Cup by Stoke City in round one. They have won only three of their last 10 matches, although their home recor ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 August 2026 at 12:30

Newport

Newport

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

15 August 2026

12:30

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Rochdale

Rochdale

Newport County will be eager to start their League Two campaign on a positive note when they welcome Rochdale to Rodney Parade. The Exiles were eliminated from the EFL Cup by AFC Wimbledon on penalties and were involved in several high-scoring games during pre-season. Newport have won four of their last 10 matches, while their home record has been particularly encouraging, w ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 August 2026 at 12:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
14 August 2026 • 10:57 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
Bristol RoversBristol RoversNewport CountyNewport County22/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SalfordSalfordChesterfieldChesterfield22/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WalsallWalsallGrimsbyGrimsby22/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
ColchesterColchesterOldhamOldham22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CreweCreweNorthamptonNorthampton22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
ExeterExeterAccringtonAccrington22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
FleetwoodFleetwoodGillinghamGillingham22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Port ValePort ValeTranmereTranmere22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
RochdaleRochdaleCrawleyCrawley22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
RotherhamRotherhamYork CityYork City22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
ShrewsburyShrewsburyBarnetBarnet22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwindonSwindonCheltenhamCheltenham22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw

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 0.92
Total (Combined) 2.42
37.2 min/Goal (29 Goals in 12 matches)
75% Clean Sheets (9 times out of 12 matches)
33% Both Teams Scored (4 times out of 12 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 58%
Draw 17%
Away Win 25%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 67%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 8%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 33%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 92%
EFL League Two Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.08
Shots / Match (Home) 13.75
Shots / Match (Away) 12.33
Fouls Per Match 23.58
Fouls / Match (Home) 12.08
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.5
Offsides Per Match 4
Players Participated 431

League 2 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Newport County 1 1 0 0 3 0 +3 3 W
2 Walsall 1 1 0 0 3 0 +3 3 W
3 Oldham Athletic 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2 3 W
4 Tranmere Rovers 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2 3 W
5 Barnet 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2 3 W
6 Crewe Alexandra 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 3 W
7 Fleetwood Town 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 3 W
8 Grimsby Town 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 3 W
9 Cheltenham Town 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
10 York City 1 1 0 0 3 2 +1 3 W
11 Northampton Town 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 D
12 Swindon Town 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 D
13 Accrington Stanley 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 D
14 Colchester United 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 D
15 Chesterfield 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 L
16 Crawley Town 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 L
17 Exeter City 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 L
18 Rotherham United 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
19 Bristol Rovers 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0 L
20 Port Vale 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 L
21 Shrewsbury Town 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 L
22 Salford City 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 L
23 Gillingham 1 0 0 1 0 3 -3 0 L
24 Rochdale 1 0 0 1 0 3 -3 0 L

League 2 Results

Date Match
15/08/2026, 11:30 Oldham Athletic 2 - 0 Port Vale
15/08/2026, 11:30 Newport County 3 - 0 Rochdale
15/08/2026, 14:00 Chesterfield 0 - 1 Fleetwood Town
15/08/2026, 14:00 Accrington Stanley 2 - 2 Colchester United
15/08/2026, 14:00 Crawley Town 0 - 1 Crewe Alexandra
15/08/2026, 14:00 Northampton Town 0 - 0 Swindon Town
15/08/2026, 14:00 Cheltenham Town 2 - 1 Rotherham United
15/08/2026, 14:00 York City 3 - 2 Bristol Rovers
15/08/2026, 14:00 Tranmere Rovers 2 - 0 Shrewsbury Town
15/08/2026, 14:00 Barnet 3 - 1 Salford City
15/08/2026, 14:00 Grimsby Town 1 - 0 Exeter City
15/08/2026, 14:00 Gillingham 0 - 3 Walsall

League 2 Fixtures

Date Match
22/08/2026, 11:30 Salford City - Chesterfield
22/08/2026, 11:30 Walsall - Grimsby Town
22/08/2026, 11:30 Bristol Rovers - Newport County
22/08/2026, 14:00 Exeter City - Accrington Stanley
22/08/2026, 14:00 Fleetwood Town - Gillingham
22/08/2026, 14:00 Rotherham United - York City
22/08/2026, 14:00 Swindon Town - Cheltenham Town
22/08/2026, 14:00 Shrewsbury Town - Barnet
22/08/2026, 14:00 Port Vale - Tranmere Rovers
22/08/2026, 14:00 Colchester United - Oldham Athletic
22/08/2026, 14:00 Rochdale - Crawley Town
22/08/2026, 14:00 Crewe Alexandra - Northampton Town

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