League One stats and tips
Luton v Bradford - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - under
There are some supporters who love the tactical battle of a low-scoring fixture, and they should probably keep an eye on Luton Town v Bradford City. Each of Luton Town's last 3 League One matches has had under 1.5 goals, and that sequence may go on for some time yet.
Port Vale v Burton - Both Teams To Score - no
If we trust the form book, we can expect at least one defence to keep a clean sheet at Vale Park on Saturday, as D. Moore and G. Bowyer's sides clash. Port Vale have had the most matches where one team or more has not found the net (i.e. BTTS no) in League One so far this term - 19 out of 27 played. Both bosses will just be hoping it isn't their side that fails to register.
AFC Wim v Reading - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw
The Cherry Red Records Stadium plays host as Reading and AFC Wimbledon clash on Saturday afternoon, in what might just be a proper ding-dong battle. L. Richardson's side have the most BTTS + draws of any side in the league - 10 in 28 matches. An extension of that record is available at 4.50.
Bolton v Barnsley - Win / Draw / Win - home win
As we all know, Bolton Wanderers's adoring followers have big expectations of their team and, in the opinion of KickOff's tipsters, they may not be disappointed on Saturday afternoon. 5 of those bettors are betting that S. Schumacher's team will claim victory as C. Hourihane's Barnsley visit Macron Stadium. Will you be backing the same?
Huddersfield v Blackpool - Double Chance - away win or draw
Huddersfield Town have found something of a bogey team in Blackpool in the league in recent years. The two clubs have played on 5 occasions since 2022, and Blackpool have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at John Smith's Stadium could be a really difficult one for G. Lee & co.
Mansfield v Exeter - Double Chance - home win or draw
A satisfyingly long time has passed since Mansfield Town’s happy fans watched their team suffer defeat in League One. N. Clough’s squad is now unbeaten in 7 games, and he will be hopeful that they can keep that streak running against Exeter City at One Call Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Best odds of 1.30 are available to back Mansfield Town to avoid defeat yet again.
Northampton v Stevenage - Double Chance - away win or draw
Northampton Town have consistently struggled against Stevenage in the league in recent years. The two clubs have clashed on 6 occasions since 2023, and Stevenage have been unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Sixfields Stadium could be a tricky one for K. Nolan & co.
Peterborough v Wigan - Double Chance - home win or draw
It has been a dismal set of results for Wigan Athletic and their supporters, with their last League One success now coming 6 matches ago. Boss R. Lowe needs to find a solution, and quickly. Will Peterborough United at ABAX Stadium on Saturday provide some relief?
Plymouth v Lincoln - Double Chance - away win or draw
We all dream of our club suddenly becoming invincible, and for some fans that dream comes true. It has been weeks since Lincoln City’s merry followers watched their team get beaten in League One. M. Skubala’s squad is now unbeaten in 12 matches, and he will be full of belief that they can extend that run against Plymouth Argyle at Home Park on Saturday afternoon. Best value odds of 1.44 can be taken advantage of to back Lincoln City to avoid defeat yet again.
Rotherham v Cardiff - Double Chance - away win or draw
Every now and then we get a golden spell in football, and it has now been a while since since Cardiff City’s joyous supporters watched their team suffer defeat in League One. B. Barry-Murphy’s men are now unbeaten in 9 games, and he will be hopeful that they can keep that streak running against Rotherham United at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Best odds of 1.20 are available to back Cardiff City the double chance market.
Stockport v L Orient - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Leyton Orient will be under no illusions as to the scale of the task at hand as they visit Edgeley Park. Home wins occur regularly in League One, and it's assumed by many that Stockport County and their manager D. Challinor will deliver exactly that as they face R. Wellens's charges on Saturday afternoon. 7 of KO's members have bet on the home win, making the most of best odds of 1.70, and KO's algorithm gives a 53.40% chance of just that.
Wycombe v Doncaster - Over / Under 5.5 Goals - over
Doncaster Rovers have been League One's showmen this term, at least in when it comes to producing goal-filled games. No other side comes close to their record of having taken part in 4 over 5.5 goal games this term. Can they make that 5 when they face Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday afternoon? With odds of 15.00 on offer, it might be one to watch.
Mansfield v Peterborough - Half Time / Full Time - home+home
Peterborough United will be looking to avoid adding to the 10 matches they have already been losing at both HT and FT this term when they square off against Mansfield Town on Tuesday. L. Williams's side already top the rest of League One in that department, and won't want to make their record any worse. Opposing boss N. Clough will be licking his lips, however.
Wigan v Reading - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring encounters aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Wigan Athletic have had plenty of opportunity to test that theory this season. 20 of their side's games in League One have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will L. Richardson and his Reading team be capable of adding some goals into this encounter on Tuesday? Or will it be yet another low scoring affair?
Stevenage v Huddersfield - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like tipping goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming clash between Huddersfield Town and Stevenage could warrant a closer look. G. Lee's side have lost 8 games this season in which both clubs have scored. That's a record in League One.
Doncaster v Huddersfield - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like tipping goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming fixture between Huddersfield Town and Doncaster Rovers might well warrant a closer look. G. Lee's side have lost 8 games this term in which both teams have found the net. That's the highest number in League One.
Bradford v Rotherham - Win / Draw / Win - home win
The home win is far and away the most popular bet among KickOff's tipsters as Bradford City and Rotherham United clash in League One on Saturday. A total of 76 have backed it already, with top odds of 1.65 catching their eye.
Doncaster v Luton - Double Chance - away win or draw
It has been a dismal succession of results for Doncaster Rovers and their supporters, with their last League One victory now coming 6 matches ago. Boss G. McCann needs to find a remedy, and quickly. Will Luton Town at The Keepmoat Stadium on Sunday provide some relief?
Exeter v Burton - Double Chance - away win or draw
Claiming at least a draw away from home is no mean feat but, according to KO's tipsters that's exactly what G. Bowyer's players will do when they take on Exeter City on Saturday at St James Park. 15 are backing them in the double chance market from G. Caldwell's side
Rotherham v Mansfield - Win / Draw / Win - away win
It's never easy to end a losing run, but that's the task facing Rotherham United boss M. Hamshaw on Sunday. His team faces Mansfield Town having been beaten in each of their last 6 League One matches.
Exeter v Lincoln - Win / Draw / Win - home win
A simple tally suggests our tipsters have a great deal of belief in G. Caldwell and his ability to deliver a win for Exeter City on Saturday afternoon. 6 have bet on him to inspire his lads to emerge victorious from their encounter with Lincoln City. Hopefully the home boss doesn't let them down.
Mansfield v Reading - Double Chance - away win or draw
A satisfyingly long time has passed since Reading’s merry fans watched their side lose in League One. L. Richardson’s men are now unbeaten in 5 matches, and he'll be hopeful that they can keep that streak running against Mansfield Town at One Call Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Best odds of 1.48 can be grabbed to back Reading to avoid defeat yet again.
Port Vale v Bradford - Double Chance - away win or draw
Claiming at least a draw on the road is no mean feat but, according to our tipsters that's exactly what G. Alexander's men will do when they square off against Port Vale on Tuesday at Vale Park. 10 are backing them to draw or win from D. Moore's men
Stevenage v L Orient - Win / Draw / Win - home win
A home win seems to be the most popular pick among the wise and well-informed members of KickOff as Stevenage and Leyton Orient clash in League One on Sunday. In total 9 have saved that bet on the site, with largest odds of 2.15 proving to be enticing enough for many.
AFC Wim v Stockport - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under
We all love a game in which more than 4 goals fly in, but Stockport County's dedicated supporters have now waited 8 matches to watch their team deliver one. A frustrating statistic in anyone's book. Will that much-needed goal-fest finally come around on Saturday afternoon, as they face J. Jackson's AFC Wimbledon at Cherry Red Records Stadium? With odds of 1.07 on there being under 4.5 goals, the bookmakers certainly don’t think so.
Port Vale v Barnsley - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
Tipsters and fans alike will be praying for a deluge of goals when Port Vale and Barnsley go head-to-head on Sunday afternoon in League One. D. Moore and C. Hourihane's squads are more than talented enough to score in this fixture, and KickOff's smart tipsters are backing them to show that at Vale Park. 8 of them are tipping there to be at least 3 goals in total. 1.95 is the most-enticing price in our betslip for their suggestion, and there will be a lot of happy faces around if it does deliver.
