League Two Predictions

Colchester

Colchester

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Northampton

Northampton

Colchester United and Northampton Town square off against each other at Colchester Community Stadium in what is expected to be a close League Two clash. The U’s produced a fine display in their opener, but it has to be noted that they let the Cumbrians have no fewer than 18 goal attempts. Head coach Hayden Mullins is likely to stick to the 3-5-2 formation with Sears and No... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Stevenage

Stevenage

Memorial Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Bristol Rovers and Stevenage, who face each other on day 2 of the new League Two campaign. Bristol Rovers did not make a flying start to the season as they were beaten at Mansfield, but it is well known that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. Anyhow, home win should not be considered as... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Bradford

Bradford

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Oldham

Oldham

Bradford City will be aiming to record their first win of the season when they take on Oldham Athletic at their Valley Parade. The Bantams played out a goalless draw with Exeter in their opener, but it has to be noted that they missed a couple of clear-cut opportunities to score. Considering that over the years Bradford City have turned their Valley Parade into a real fortre... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Barrow

Barrow

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Hartlepool

Hartlepool

Holker Street will host Saturday’s football game between Barrow and Hartlepool, the two teams who meet for the first time ever in the League Two. Barrow aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Stevenage, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at Hartlepool. Six Barrow players picked up a yellow card in the opening match of the season, and there is every chance they will ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Tranmere

Tranmere

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Walsall

Walsall

Tranmere will look to kick off the new League Two campaign in great manner when they take on Walsall at Prenton Park on Saturday. The Super Whites aim to bounce back from a pre-season defeat to Burnley, and we are positive they will go all guns blazing at Walsall. Anyhow, home win should be considered as the club chiefs did well to reinforce the squad in the summer transfer ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Stevenage

Stevenage

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Barrow

Barrow

Broadhall Way will host Saturday’s football game between Stevenage and Barrow the two teams who aim to kick off the new League Two campaign in style. Stevenage did well to beat Dover in their last warm-up game, meaning that they are high on spirits ahead of the season opener. Luke Norris, who scored seven goals in 23 appearances last season, will be one of the men to watch... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Scunthorpe

Scunthorpe

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Swindon

Swindon

After defeating AFC Wimbledon in their last warm-up game, Scunthorpe United will be aiming to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Swindon Town in the opening match of the season. The Iron finished the last League Two season just above the relegation zone, meaning that they are eager to make amends for the unsuccessful campaign.

Since top sc... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Salford

Salford

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

There will be fireworks when Salford City and Leyton Orient face each other in a highly-anticipated League Two game at Peninsula Stadium. The Lions were producing fine displays in pre-season, with the team beating all Atherton, Derby County, and Curzon Ashton, but they eventually suffered a 2-0 loss to Lincoln in their last warm-up game. Salford City have turned their Penins... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Oldham

Oldham

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Newport County

Newport County

There will be fireworks when Oldham Athletic and Newport County face each other in the season opener at Boundary Park. Despite producing excellent displays in the 2020/21 League Two season, the Exiles eventually failed to secure promotion to the League One. The Welsh outfit were beaten by Morecambe in the playoffs final, and, no doubt, they are eager to make amends for the h... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Northampton

Northampton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Port Vale

Port Vale

Sixfields Stadium will host Saturday’s League Two game between Northampton Town and Port Vale. Northampton were having their ups and downs in pre-season, but they did well to hold Cambridge United to a goalless draw in their last warm-up game. It has to be noted that the club chiefs did well to sign the likes of Koiki, Pinnock, Flores, Guthrie, Maxted, Kabamba, Lewis, Nels... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Mansfield

Mansfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers

Saturday’s season opener at Field Mill pits together Mansfield Town and Bristol Rovers, the two teams who have not met in a competitive match since March 2016. Back then Bristol Rovers defeated Mansfield Town thanks to Matt Taylor’s goal, meaning that the Yellows are hungry for revenge. Top scorer from the last season Jordan Bowery is still part of the team, and, no doub... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Hartlepool

Hartlepool

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Crawley

Crawley

Hartlepool and Crawley Town go head to head at Victoria Park in what is expected to be a close League Two encounter. Hartlepool did well to secure promotion, and they are now on a quest to keep their League Two status. Luke Armstrong, who scored 15 goals last season, is no longer part of the team, and seeing that fellow attacker Rhys Oates left the club as well, home win sho... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
24 January 2026 • 15:06 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
ColchesterColchesterFleetwoodFleetwood24/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CheltenhamCheltenhamGrimsbyGrimsby24/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Cambridge UnitedCambridge UnitedTranmereTranmere24/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BromleyBromleySwindonSwindon24/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BarrowBarrowCrawleyCrawley24/01/2026, 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 (2025/2026)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.4
Away Teams 1.23
Total (Combined) 2.62
34.3 min/Goal (829 Goals in 316 matches)
51% Clean Sheets (161 times out of 316 matches)
55% Both Teams Scored (173 times out of 316 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 26%
Away Win 33%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 75%
Over 2.5 48%
Over 3.5 28%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 52%
Under 3.5 72%
Under 4.5 89%
EFL League Two Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 24.31
Shots / Match (Home) 13.17
Shots / Match (Away) 11.14
Fouls Per Match 24.29
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.55
Fouls / Match (Away) 12.74
Offsides Per Match 3.83
Players Participated 728

League 2 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Bromley 27 16 7 4 46 28 +18 55 WWWDW
2 Salford City 26 15 4 7 39 33 +6 49 WDWWW
3 Milton Keynes Dons 27 13 8 6 53 29 +24 47 DLDWW
4 Cambridge United 26 13 8 5 34 22 +12 47 DWWWW
5 Walsall 26 14 5 7 35 24 +11 47 WLLWD
6 Swindon Town 26 14 4 8 42 31 +11 46 LWWLL
7 Notts County 26 13 6 7 39 27 +12 45 LDLWW
8 Colchester United 26 11 9 6 41 29 +12 42 DDWWW
9 Chesterfield 27 10 11 6 43 37 +6 41 LDDDL
10 Grimsby Town 26 11 7 8 38 30 +8 40 DWWWW
11 Crewe Alexandra 27 11 6 10 42 35 +7 39 LWDWL
12 Gillingham 26 9 11 6 37 30 +7 38 DDLWW
13 Barnet 26 10 8 8 35 29 +6 38 DWWLW
14 Oldham Athletic 26 8 11 7 28 23 +5 35 DWDWL
15 Fleetwood Town 26 9 7 10 34 34 0 34 LDLLL
16 Accrington Stanley 26 9 7 10 27 28 -1 34 WWWLD
17 Tranmere Rovers 27 8 8 11 42 46 -4 32 LWLLL
18 Cheltenham Town 27 9 3 15 26 45 -19 30 LLWLL
19 Barrow 26 6 6 14 27 39 -12 24 LWLLL
20 Crawley Town 27 5 7 15 30 47 -17 22 LLLLW
21 Shrewsbury Town 26 5 7 14 23 46 -23 22 LLLWL
22 Bristol Rovers 26 6 3 17 21 46 -25 21 LLWLL
23 Newport County 26 5 5 16 28 47 -19 20 DWLLW
24 Harrogate Town 27 4 6 17 19 44 -25 18 LLDLL

League 2 Results

Date Match
24/01/2026, 12:30 Barnet 3 - 2 Oldham Athletic
24/01/2026, 12:30 Notts County 1 - 0 Crewe Alexandra
24/01/2026, 15:00 Milton Keynes Dons 5 - 1 Shrewsbury Town
24/01/2026, 15:00 Bromley 2 - 1 Swindon Town
24/01/2026, 15:00 Cheltenham Town 0 - 2 Grimsby Town
24/01/2026, 15:00 Harrogate Town 0 - 3 Gillingham
24/01/2026, 15:00 Barrow 0 - 1 Crawley Town
24/01/2026, 15:00 Colchester United 2 - 1 Fleetwood Town
24/01/2026, 15:00 Cambridge United 4 - 2 Tranmere Rovers
24/01/2026, 15:00 Salford City 1 - 0 Bristol Rovers
24/01/2026, 15:00 Walsall 0 - 0 Accrington Stanley
24/01/2026, 15:00 Newport County 2 - 1 Chesterfield

League 2 Fixtures

Date Match
27/01/2026, 19:30 Newport County - Accrington Stanley
27/01/2026, 19:45 Barnet - Tranmere Rovers
27/01/2026, 19:45 Barrow - Oldham Athletic
27/01/2026, 19:45 Cambridge United - Shrewsbury Town
27/01/2026, 19:45 Notts County - Swindon Town
27/01/2026, 19:45 Salford City - Chesterfield
27/01/2026, 19:45 Walsall - Crawley Town
27/01/2026, 19:45 Bromley - Crewe Alexandra
27/01/2026, 19:45 Colchester United - Grimsby Town
27/01/2026, 19:45 Harrogate Town - Fleetwood Town
27/01/2026, 19:45 Cheltenham Town - Gillingham
27/01/2026, 19:45 Milton Keynes Dons - Bristol Rovers

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