League 1 Predictions & Tips Today – Saturday 4th October 2025

NOSES firmly to the grindstone once more for another round of EFL League One action this weekend.

A couple of our leading contenders for promotion faltered in midweek. So the League One betting activity has moved in different directions.

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

Stevenage v Luton Town

• Kick-off: 3pm
• Rankings: 2nd versus 7th

Stevenage preview

A sold out derby between local rivals based 13 miles apart as the crow flies. Stevenage are enjoying their best ever season sitting two points below table toppers Bradford City with two games in hand.

Current form shows four triumphs in a five match unconquered spree embracing all competitions. Home EFL fixtures throughout 2025/26 have produced four straight wins and a single goal conceded.

Boro boss Alex Revell says his team are enjoying “proud days because we are hard to beat.”

Luton Town preview

A couple of points short of Play-Off discussions following one victory amid four League encounters.

Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield said: “We need to be more consistent to do the ugly side of winning games.”

Score prediction: Gutsy 3-3.

Lincoln City v Exeter City

• Kick-off: 3pm
• Rankings: 3rd versus 18th

Lincoln City preview

Three sequential EFL maximum pointers move the Imps to within one point of the automatic promotion rungs.

Still unbeaten at home registering three League wins and two draws. Their sole League defeat was 2-0 away to AFC Wimbledon on Saturday 9th August.

Exeter City preview

One point clear of the dreaded dotted relegation line reflecting five successive EFL and Cup losses.

A solitary goal scored during that period. In fact, five defeats across six League One matches.

Score prediction: Inspirational Imps 3-0.

Cardiff City v Leyton Orient

• Kick-off: 3pm
• Rankings: 4th versus 17th

Cardiff City preview

Defeats in the previous two EFL home outings against Bradford City and Burton Albion respectively mean Cardiff slip four points beneath pole position.

Bluebirds boss Brian Barry-Murphy said: “The focus has to be returning to what we can do to give us the best chance to succeed. We must remain calm.” Influential defender Perry Ng is doubtful due to a hamstring injury.

Leyton Orient preview

Three winless EFL matches culminating in back to back defeats. Furthermore, four losses in their past six League engagements.

Score prediction: Not good 0-0.

Huddersfield Town v Stockport County

• Kick-off: 3pm
• Rankings: 5th versus 8th

Huddersfield Town preview

Three points behind second spot. One victory from five ongoing League and Cup affairs. But unbeaten at home in 2025/26 amassing four EFL wins and a draw.

Stockport County preview

Presently undefeated in three EFL games. Whilst pushing for Championship status, it is incredible to think Stockport County were members of the National League North as recently as 2018/19.

Score prediction: Really even 1-1.

Blackpool v AFC Wimbledon

• Kick-off: 3pm
• Rankings: 22nd versus 6th

Blackpool preview

Hovering in the relegation area after a depressing run claiming a single victory in seven EFL attempts. Therefore pressure continues to mount on head coach Steve Bruce in the League One sack race.

AFC Wimbledon preview

Four consecutive wins in all competitions see the upwardly mobile Dons nicely ensconced in Play-Off contention. They’ve thereby dramatically overturned a four match losing streak.

Great reward for those loyal supporters who reformed their beloved club in 2002.

Score prediction: Dynamic Dons 3-2.

Bolton Wanderers v Peterborough United

• Kick-off: 3pm
• Rankings: 11th versus 24th

Bolton Wanderers preview

Last Saturday’s 2-0 setback at Northampton Town signalled a first reverse in 10 League and Cup matches. Bolton protect an unbeaten EFL home record accumulating three wins and two draws so far.

Peterborough United preview

Posh are rock bottom and a point shy of safety. Just one away success which was 1-0 at Plymouth Argyle in their last road trip on Saturday 20th September.

Score prediction: Bolton ballistic 5-0.

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