League Two Predictions

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

Notts County

Notts County

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

25 May 2026

15:00

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Salford

Salford

Promotion to League One will be on the line when Notts County and Salford City meet in the League Two playoff final at Wembley Stadium. As Salford have been in a better form than Notts County, we predict a 1-0 away win. Notts County booked their place in the final thanks to a disciplined defensive performance against Chesterfield in the semifinals, but they could be without ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 May 2026 at 15:00

Notts County

Notts County

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

15 May 2026

20:00

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Chesterfield

Chesterfield

Notts County will look to defend their slim lead when they host Chesterfield in the second leg of the League Two playoff semi-finals. As Notts County are a real force to be reckoned with at home, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Magpies earned a valuable 1-0 win in the first meeting and are expected to stick with the same starting XI after a disciplined away performance. Notts ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 May 2026 at 20:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
18 September 2026 • 17:12 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 RoversExeterExeter26/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CheltenhamCheltenhamChesterfieldChesterfield26/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Newport CountyNewport CountyGrimsbyGrimsby26/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
FleetwoodFleetwoodRochdaleRochdale26/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
RotherhamRotherhamCreweCrewe26/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
ShrewsburyShrewsburyColchesterColchester26/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwindonSwindonAccringtonAccrington26/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
TranmereTranmereWalsallWalsall26/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
York CityYork CityGillinghamGillingham26/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
OldhamOldhamSalfordSalford26/09/2026, 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 1.58
Away Teams 0.94
Total (Combined) 2.52
35.7 min/Goal (212 Goals in 84 matches)
57% Clean Sheets (49 times out of 84 matches)
51% Both Teams Scored (43 times out of 84 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 51%
Draw 36%
Away Win 13%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 90%
Over 1.5 75%
Over 2.5 44%
Over 3.5 27%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 10%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 56%
Under 3.5 73%
Under 4.5 90%
EFL League Two Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 25.79
Shots / Match (Home) 13.55
Shots / Match (Away) 12.24
Fouls Per Match 23.35
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.42
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.93
Offsides Per Match 4.2
Players Participated 590

League 2 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Barnet 7 4 3 0 17 10 +7 15 DDDWW
2 Walsall 7 3 4 0 10 4 +6 13 WDDDW
3 Grimsby Town 7 3 4 0 11 6 +5 13 DDDWW
4 Gillingham 7 3 3 1 11 6 +5 12 DDWWW
5 Cheltenham Town 7 3 3 1 14 11 +3 12 DWDWD
6 Bristol Rovers 7 4 0 3 12 11 +1 12 WWWLL
7 York City 7 3 2 2 13 10 +3 11 WLDWL
8 Crewe Alexandra 7 2 5 0 7 5 +2 11 DDDDD
9 Chesterfield 7 3 2 2 10 8 +2 11 LDDWW
10 Tranmere Rovers 7 2 4 1 9 7 +2 10 DDWLD
11 Fleetwood Town 7 2 4 1 8 7 +1 10 DDWDL
12 Salford City 7 3 1 3 8 9 -1 10 LWWDW
13 Swindon Town 7 3 1 3 8 11 -3 10 LWWLL
14 Rotherham United 7 2 3 2 10 10 0 9 WDLDW
15 Colchester United 7 2 3 2 8 10 -2 9 WLLDD
16 Oldham Athletic 7 2 1 4 8 9 -1 7 WDLLL
17 Rochdale 7 2 1 4 7 10 -3 7 LWLDW
18 Shrewsbury Town 7 2 1 4 5 11 -6 7 WLLWD
19 Exeter City 7 1 3 3 4 5 -1 6 LDDLD
20 Newport County 7 1 3 3 10 11 -1 6 DLLDD
21 Northampton Town 7 1 3 3 3 6 -3 6 DDWLL
22 Accrington Stanley 7 1 3 3 10 13 -3 6 LDWLD
23 Port Vale 7 1 2 4 3 9 -6 5 DLLWL
24 Crawley Town 7 1 1 5 6 13 -7 4 LDLLL

League 2 Results

Date Match
19/09/2026, 11:30 Walsall 2 - 0 Port Vale
19/09/2026, 11:30 Rochdale 2 - 0 Oldham Athletic
19/09/2026, 14:00 Chesterfield 2 - 0 York City
19/09/2026, 14:00 Gillingham 3 - 0 Bristol Rovers
19/09/2026, 14:00 Salford City 1 - 0 Swindon Town
19/09/2026, 14:00 Grimsby Town 2 - 0 Crawley Town
19/09/2026, 14:00 Colchester United 1 - 1 Cheltenham Town
19/09/2026, 14:00 Crewe Alexandra 1 - 1 Shrewsbury Town
19/09/2026, 14:00 Northampton Town 0 - 1 Rotherham United
19/09/2026, 14:00 Exeter City 0 - 0 Tranmere Rovers
19/09/2026, 14:00 Barnet 3 - 1 Fleetwood Town
19/09/2026, 14:00 Accrington Stanley 0 - 0 Newport County

League 2 Fixtures

Date Match
26/09/2026, 11:30 Crawley Town - Barnet
26/09/2026, 14:00 Swindon Town - Accrington Stanley
26/09/2026, 14:00 Newport County - Grimsby Town
26/09/2026, 14:00 Shrewsbury Town - Colchester United
26/09/2026, 14:00 Fleetwood Town - Rochdale
26/09/2026, 14:00 Tranmere Rovers - Walsall
26/09/2026, 14:00 Rotherham United - Crewe Alexandra
26/09/2026, 14:00 Bristol Rovers - Exeter City
26/09/2026, 14:00 Cheltenham Town - Chesterfield
26/09/2026, 14:00 Port Vale - Northampton Town
26/09/2026, 14:00 York City - Gillingham
26/09/2026, 16:30 Oldham Athletic - Salford City

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