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
11 September 2026 • 09:30 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
RochdaleRochdaleOldhamOldham19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WalsallWalsallPort ValePort Vale19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
AccringtonAccringtonNewport CountyNewport County19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BarnetBarnetFleetwoodFleetwood19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
ChesterfieldChesterfieldYork CityYork City19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
ColchesterColchesterCheltenhamCheltenham19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CreweCreweShrewsburyShrewsbury19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
ExeterExeterTranmereTranmere19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
GillinghamGillinghamBristol RoversBristol Rovers19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
GrimsbyGrimsbyCrawleyCrawley19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorthamptonNorthamptonRotherhamRotherham19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SalfordSalfordSwindonSwindon19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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 1.61
Away Teams 1.04
Total (Combined) 2.65
33.9 min/Goal (191 Goals in 72 matches)
53% Clean Sheets (38 times out of 72 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (40 times out of 72 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 50%
Draw 36%
Away Win 14%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 49%
Over 3.5 31%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 51%
Under 3.5 69%
Under 4.5 89%
EFL League Two Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 25.68
Shots / Match (Home) 13.47
Shots / Match (Away) 12.21
Fouls Per Match 22.83
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.01
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.82
Offsides Per Match 4.01
Players Participated 579

League 2 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Barnet 6 3 3 0 14 9 +5 12 WDDDW
2 Bristol Rovers 6 4 0 2 12 8 +4 12 WWWWL
3 York City 6 3 2 1 13 8 +5 11 DWLDW
4 Cheltenham Town 6 3 2 1 13 10 +3 11 LDWDW
5 Walsall 6 2 4 0 8 4 +4 10 DWDDD
6 Fleetwood Town 6 2 4 0 7 4 +3 10 DDDWD
7 Grimsby Town 6 2 4 0 9 6 +3 10 DDDDW
8 Crewe Alexandra 6 2 4 0 6 4 +2 10 WDDDD
9 Swindon Town 6 3 1 2 8 10 -2 10 WLWWL
10 Gillingham 6 2 3 1 8 6 +2 9 DDDWW
11 Tranmere Rovers 6 2 3 1 9 7 +2 9 DDDWL
12 Chesterfield 6 2 2 2 8 8 0 8 WLDDW
13 Colchester United 6 2 2 2 7 9 -2 8 WWLLD
14 Oldham Athletic 6 2 1 3 8 7 +1 7 LWDLL
15 Salford City 6 2 1 3 7 9 -2 7 LLWWD
16 Rotherham United 6 1 3 2 9 10 -1 6 DWDLD
17 Northampton Town 6 1 3 2 3 5 -2 6 LDDWL
18 Shrewsbury Town 6 2 0 4 4 10 -6 6 LWLLW
19 Exeter City 6 1 2 3 4 5 -1 5 WLDDL
20 Newport County 6 1 2 3 10 11 -1 5 LDLLD
21 Accrington Stanley 6 1 2 3 10 13 -3 5 LLDWL
22 Port Vale 6 1 2 3 3 7 -4 5 DDLLW
23 Rochdale 6 1 1 4 5 10 -5 4 LLWLD
24 Crawley Town 6 1 1 4 6 11 -5 4 WLDLL

League 2 Results

Date Match
12/09/2026, 11:30 Grimsby Town 2 - 0 Bristol Rovers
12/09/2026, 11:30 Crawley Town 1 - 3 Cheltenham Town
12/09/2026, 14:00 Shrewsbury Town 2 - 0 Northampton Town
12/09/2026, 14:00 Walsall 0 - 0 Rochdale
12/09/2026, 14:00 Oldham Athletic 1 - 2 Chesterfield
12/09/2026, 14:00 Newport County 1 - 1 Fleetwood Town
12/09/2026, 14:00 Colchester United 1 - 1 Crewe Alexandra
12/09/2026, 14:00 Barnet 2 - 1 Accrington Stanley
12/09/2026, 14:00 York City 4 - 0 Swindon Town
12/09/2026, 14:00 Rotherham United 3 - 3 Salford City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Port Vale 1 - 0 Exeter City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Gillingham 2 - 0 Tranmere Rovers

League 2 Fixtures

Date Match
19/09/2026, 11:30 Walsall - Port Vale
19/09/2026, 11:30 Rochdale - Oldham Athletic
19/09/2026, 14:00 Chesterfield - York City
19/09/2026, 14:00 Gillingham - Bristol Rovers
19/09/2026, 14:00 Salford City - Swindon Town
19/09/2026, 14:00 Grimsby Town - Crawley Town
19/09/2026, 14:00 Colchester United - Cheltenham Town
19/09/2026, 14:00 Crewe Alexandra - Shrewsbury Town
19/09/2026, 14:00 Northampton Town - Rotherham United
19/09/2026, 14:00 Exeter City - Tranmere Rovers
19/09/2026, 14:00 Barnet - Fleetwood Town
19/09/2026, 14:00 Accrington Stanley - Newport County

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