League Two Predictions

York City

York City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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Exeter

Exeter

York City have made a promising return to League Two, collecting four points from their opening two fixtures. The newcomers started with an entertaining 3-2 victory over Bristol Rovers before sharing the spoils with Rotherham United in a 1-1 draw. Their underlying numbers have been particularly impressive, with York averaging 1.95 xG across their last 10 matches and failing ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Walsall

Walsall

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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Accrington

Accrington

Walsall have made a promising start to their League Two campaign, combining attacking efficiency with a solid defensive structure. The Saddlers opened with a convincing 3-0 victory over Gillingham before playing out a goalless draw with Grimsby in round two. They also kept a clean sheet against Leyton Orient in the EFL Cup before eventually going out on penalties, highlighti ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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Salford

Salford

Shrewsbury Town will be eager to get back on course after suffering three consecutive defeats in all competitions. The Shrews were beaten 2-0 by Tranmere and 3-1 by Barnet in their opening League Two fixtures before Fleetwood inflicted another heavy blow with a 4-0 EFL Cup victory. Defensive problems have been particularly worrying, with Shrewsbury conceding 1.90 goals per g ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Oldham

Oldham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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Swindon

Swindon

Oldham Athletic will be aiming to record from a 2-1 defeat to Colchester when they face Swindon Town in the League Two round 3. The Latics have shown encouraging form at home, winning 50% of their last four matches at Boundary Park and averaging 1.75 goals per game during that spell. They have also kept clean sheets in half of those games. However, defensive reshuffling will ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Newport County

Newport County

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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Tranmere

Tranmere

Newport County will be eager to put their heavy 5-3 defeat to Bristol Rovers behind them and return to winning ways on home soil. The Exiles struggled badly defensively in that game, conceding chances worth an astonishing 3.99 xG while managing only 0.66 xG themselves. Their recent home record does offer some optimism, with Newport winning three of their last five there and ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Grimsby

Grimsby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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Fleetwood

Fleetwood

Grimsby Town will be aiming to turn their solid defensive form into another victory after being held to a goalless draw by Walsall. The Mariners recorded only 0.90 xG in that game, but the clean sheet extended their impressive defensive run, with Grimsby now targeting a third consecutive shutout. They have also been reliable at home, winning 50% of their last four matches th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Gillingham

Gillingham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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Northampton

Northampton

Gillingham are desperate to get their season moving after a frustrating start that has brought three games without a win and, more worryingly, no goals scored. The Gills were held to a goalless draw by Fleetwood in their latest outing and will need to improve in the final third. Their home record offers some encouragement, with two wins from their last five, but they have co ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Crawley

Crawley

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers

Crawley Town will be eager to build on their 2-1 victory over Rochdale after quickly recovering from a narrow 1-0 defeat to Crewe. The Red Devils looked dangerous going forward in their latest league outing, recording 2.16 xG, and they will have no fresh injury concerns heading into this clash. However, their home form is a major concern, with Crawley failing to win any of t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Colchester

Colchester

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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Rochdale

Rochdale

Colchester will be full of confidence after recording a hard-fought 2-1 over Oldham at the weekend, with the U's making a bright start to their League Two campaign. They created plenty of opportunities in that victory, registering 17 goal attempts and an impressive 2.19 xG. Colchester have also won three of their last five home matches, scoring 1.40 goals per game across the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

13:00

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Chesterfield

Chesterfield

Rotherham United are under pressure to turn their fortunes around after going three games without a victory. The Millers were held to a 1-1 draw by newcomers York City at the weekend, but their defensive frailties remain a major concern. Rotherham have conceded 2.00 goals per game across their last 10 matches and are yet to keep a clean sheet at home during that period. Thei ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 13:00

Port Vale

Port Vale

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

12:30

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Crewe

Crewe

Port Vale are still searching for their first League Two victory of the season as they prepare to welcome Crewe. The Valiants have gone three games without a win and were held to a 1-1 draw by Tranmere at the weekend. Their home form is particularly worrying, with Port Vale failing to win any of their last four matches at home and scoring just 0.25 goals per game during that ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 12:30

Barnet

Barnet

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

12:30

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Cheltenham

Cheltenham

League leaders Barnet are flying high at the start of the League Two campaign, with the Bees chasing a fourth consecutive victory in all competitions. The Bees followed up their impressive run with a 3-1 triumph over Shrewsbury in their most recent league outing and have been particularly prolific in front of their own fans. Barnet have scored an incredible 3.80 goals per ga ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 12:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
28 August 2026 • 12:13 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
AccringtonAccringtonGrimsbyGrimsby01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol RoversBristol RoversColchesterColchester01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CheltenhamCheltenhamYork CityYork City01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
ChesterfieldChesterfieldGillinghamGillingham01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CreweCreweWalsallWalsall01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
ExeterExeterBarnetBarnet01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
FleetwoodFleetwoodOldhamOldham01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorthamptonNorthamptonCrawleyCrawley01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
RochdaleRochdaleShrewsburyShrewsbury01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SalfordSalfordNewport CountyNewport County01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwindonSwindonPort ValePort Vale01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
TranmereTranmereRotherhamRotherham01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
FleetwoodFleetwoodShrewsburyShrewsbury05/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SalfordSalfordPort ValePort Vale05/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
AccringtonAccringtonCrawleyCrawley05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CheltenhamCheltenhamGrimsbyGrimsby05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
ChesterfieldChesterfieldBarnetBarnet05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CreweCreweYork CityYork City05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
ExeterExeterWalsallWalsall05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorthamptonNorthamptonNewport CountyNewport County05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
RochdaleRochdaleGillinghamGillingham05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwindonSwindonColchesterColchester05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
TranmereTranmereOldhamOldham05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol RoversBristol RoversRotherhamRotherham06/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • 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 1.47
Away Teams 1.03
Total (Combined) 2.5
36 min/Goal (90 Goals in 36 matches)
61% Clean Sheets (22 times out of 36 matches)
50% Both Teams Scored (18 times out of 36 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 50%
Draw 31%
Away Win 19%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 89%
Over 1.5 69%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 8%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 11%
Under 1.5 31%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 92%
EFL League Two Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 25.08
Shots / Match (Home) 13.03
Shots / Match (Away) 12.06
Fouls Per Match 24.56
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.75
Fouls / Match (Away) 12.81
Offsides Per Match 4.15
Players Participated 515

League 2 Regular Season

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

League 2 Results

Date Match
29/08/2026, 11:30 Port Vale 0 - 0 Crewe Alexandra
29/08/2026, 11:30 Barnet 2 - 2 Cheltenham Town
29/08/2026, 12:00 Rotherham United 2 - 1 Chesterfield
29/08/2026, 14:00 Shrewsbury Town 1 - 0 Salford City
29/08/2026, 14:00 Grimsby Town 2 - 2 Fleetwood Town
29/08/2026, 14:00 Colchester United 1 - 0 Rochdale
29/08/2026, 14:00 York City 2 - 1 Exeter City
29/08/2026, 14:00 Walsall 3 - 2 Accrington Stanley
29/08/2026, 14:00 Gillingham 1 - 1 Northampton Town
29/08/2026, 14:00 Oldham Athletic 3 - 0 Swindon Town
29/08/2026, 14:00 Newport County 2 - 2 Tranmere Rovers
29/08/2026, 14:00 Crawley Town 0 - 2 Bristol Rovers

League 2 Fixtures

Date Match
01/09/2026, 18:45 Exeter City - Barnet
01/09/2026, 18:45 Tranmere Rovers - Rotherham United
01/09/2026, 18:45 Salford City - Newport County
01/09/2026, 18:45 Chesterfield - Gillingham
01/09/2026, 18:45 Crewe Alexandra - Walsall
01/09/2026, 18:45 Accrington Stanley - Grimsby Town
01/09/2026, 18:45 Bristol Rovers - Colchester United
01/09/2026, 18:45 Fleetwood Town - Oldham Athletic
01/09/2026, 18:45 Swindon Town - Port Vale
01/09/2026, 18:45 Rochdale - Shrewsbury Town
01/09/2026, 18:45 Northampton Town - Crawley Town
01/09/2026, 18:45 Cheltenham Town - York City

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