League 2 Predictions This Weekend – Saturday 6th September 2025

WHILST the international break has paused the higher levels of the English game, League Two carries on regardless this weekend therefore attracting extra football betting attention.

Analysing the early season table positions, just two sides remain unbeaten so far. Alternatively five teams are lacking victory. Multiple transfer deals were completed before Monday evening’s deadline too.

Here are the upcoming pairings I am anticipating most alongside considered score predictions to guide your sports betting…

Newport County v Bristol Rovers

• Kick-off: 12.30pm
• Rankings: 20th versus 16th

Newport County Preview

Always a keenly contested Severnside derby between two clubs based 30 miles apart. Both appointed new managers in May.

For Newport County, boss David Hughes has overseen a disappointing start amounting to just one League victory (2-1 at Crawley Town on 9th August) and currently five straight losses in all competitions.

Transfer incomings – Two loans from Leicester City – Nathan Opoku (striker) and Sammy Braybrooke (midfield).

Bristol Rovers Preview

Darrell Clarke’s return to the managerial hot seat prompted mixed fortunes but presently unbeaten in four League and Cup affairs – winning the last three.

Transfer incomings – Loan signings of midfield men Joel Cotterill (Swansea City) and Alfie Chang (Birmingham City), centre-half Stephan Negru (Oxford United) and striker Freddie Issaka (Plymouth Argyle).

Score prediction: Rovers roll ’em over 2-1.

Barnet v Shrewsbury Town

• Kick-off: 3pm
• Rankings: 15th versus 23rd

Barnet Preview

Unbeaten in their previous three League games yet no home victories having returned to the EFL this season.

Transfer incomings – AFC Bournemouth midfield man Ben Winterburn (loan).

Shrewsbury Town Preview

Second bottom and winless. Slumbering on two points following League One relegation in 2024/25.

Last Saturday’s 0-0 home stalemate against Accrington Stanley halted a slide of four consecutive League defeats. However the Shrews possess only one EFL triumph beyond early February.

Transfer incomings – Bradley Ihionvien (forward) on loan from Peterborough United.

Score prediction: Bees buzzing 3-1.

Cambridge United v Oldham Athletic

• Kick-off: 3pm
• Rankings: 10th versus 19th

Cambridge United Preview

A point below Play-Off discussions. Three wins across the last four games in all competitions.

Transfer incomings – Millwall winger Adam Mayor on loan.

Oldham Athletic Preview

Seeking their first maximum pointer after promotion back to EFL status amassing four draws in six matches to date.

Transfer incomings – Loans for Blackburn Rovers midfield man Harley O’Grady-Macken and striker Michael Mellon from Burnley.

Score prediction: Oldham off the mark 1-0.

Milton Keynes Dons v Grimsby Town

• Kick-off: 3pm
• Rankings: 7th versus 8th

Milton Keynes Dons Preview

The pre-season promotion favourites lost for the first time in 2025/26 League 2 action going down 1-0 against visitors Walsall last Saturday.

Transfer incomings – Derby County defender Kane Wilson (undisclosed fee).

Grimsby Town Preview

Level with opponents MK Dons on 11 points. The Mariners have superseded their famous penalty shoot-out League Cup win over Manchester United by suffering back to back defeats in the League and Football League Trophy.

Transfer incomings – Huddersfield Town defender Neo Eccleston and Burnley goalkeeper Charlie Casper – both on loan.

Score prediction: Tumbleweed 0-0.

Walsall v Chesterfield

• Kick-off: 3pm
• Rankings: 6th versus 2nd

Walsall Preview

Three ongoing wins in League and Cup.

Transfer incomings – Midfield men Jid Okeke and Rico Richards on loan from Stockport County and Port Vale.

Chesterfield Preview

Merely one League defeat going down 4-1 at Gillingham on 19th August. Joint leading divisional scorers courtesy of 11 goals.

Although confidence was not helped by Tuesday night’s 7-1 battering away to Crewe Alexandra in the Football League Trophy.

Transfer incomings – Manchester City striker Will Dickson on loan.

Score prediction: Saddlers shine 2-0.

Bromley v Gillingham

• Kick-off: 5.30pm
• Rankings: 3rd versus 1st

Bromley Preview

Divisional game of the day embracing the final two undefeated sides. Bromley are consistent…draw, win, draw, win, draw, win during six League 2 encounters.

Transfer incomings – Manchester City defender Lakyle Samuel on loan.

Gillingham Preview

One point clear at the top and travelling 30 miles for matchday duties. The Gills stay unconquered in 15 League fixtures since Gareth Ainsworth took charge way back on 25th March.

Transfer incomings – Wide man Garath McCleary from Wycombe Wanderers (one year contract), Wigan Athletic winger Jonny Smith (loan) and Watford defender Travis Akomeah (loan).

Score prediction: Gills march on 3-2.

*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*