League 1 Predictions Today – Saturday 10th January 2026

ALTHOUGH the fixture programme is affected by FA Cup Third Round involvement, there is still a good sprinkling of EFL League One combat this weekend.

Most of the leading protagonists are in action – including a fiercely anticipated local derby. Accordingly, League One betting activity is proving extremely popular.

Here are the upcoming pairings alongside considered score predictions to guide your football betting…

Luton Town v Stevenage

• Kick-off: 12.30pm
• Rankings: 8th versus 7th

Luton Town preview – A huge clash between two sides based 13 miles apart as the crow flies. Extra spice is added because Luton boss Jack Wilshere was actually born in Stevenage.

The Hatters sit two points under their imminent opponents registering only three League victories in 10 ongoing engagements. They’ve won the past two at home though over Christmas. A special heated covering has been protecting the Kenilworth Road pitch across recent days.

Stevenage preview – Two points below Play-Off contention nursing a four match winless streak incorporating three draws.

Nevertheless, it remains Boro’s best ever Football League campaign. They possess the division’s top defensive rearguard reflecting 18 goals conceded.

Score prediction: Honours even 2-2.

Stockport County v Huddersfield Town

• Kick-off: 12.30pm
• Rankings: 6th versus 4th

Stockport County preview – One of three clubs tied on 39 points inside the Play-Off zone but nine points short of automatic promotion discussions.

Stockport’s recent form is mixed bringing three League wins among seven attempts and failing to score in the last two outings. Wednesday saw Bristol City midfielder Josh Stokes join on loan until the end of the season.

Huddersfield Town preview – Level on points with Saturday’s hosts. The Terriers enjoy seven unbeaten EFL results culminating in two draws. Furthermore they are divisional highest scorers delivering 45 goals.

Score prediction: Terriers tasty 2-1.

Bradford City v Rotherham United

• Kick-off: 3pm
• Rankings: 3rd versus 22nd

Bradford City preview – Two points behind second place after six wins in eight EFL matches. Just one home League defeat all season which was 2-1 against Burton Albion on Saturday 8th November.

Midfield man Louie Sibley stands by for his first full start having joined on loan from Oxford United.

Rotherham United preview – Four points adrift of safety. Suffering a terrible run of six successive EFL losses capping nine matches without victory.

Score prediction: Bantams brilliant 5-0.

Leyton Orient v Cardiff City

• Kick-off: 3pm
• Rankings: 20th versus 1st

Leyton Orient preview – Four defeats during five League games see the O’s slipping to a point above that dreaded dotted relegation line.

Cardiff City preview – Three points clear in pole position. Eight wins amid 10 EFL affairs. Bluebirds boss Brian Barry-Murphy has played down French media reports linking him to the vacant post at Ligue 1 club Strasbourg this week.

He unequivocally said: “I don’t really know about the speculation. I love Cardiff City and I feel very lucky to be here.”

Score prediction: Cardiff cruise 3-1.

Peterborough United v Bolton Wanderers

• Kick-off: 3pm
• Rankings: 12th versus 5th

Peterborough United preview – Sunday’s surprisingly heavy 5-2 reverse up the A1 at Lincoln City terminated their productive sequence of five wins within a six match unconquered return.

However, Posh are certainly much improved beyond the inspired appointment of Luke Williams on 29th October when they were rock bottom of the table.

Bolton Wanderers preview – One win spanning five League games. So the faltering Trotters are nine points beneath those automatic promotion slots.

They need to improve on two away EFL victories throughout 2025/26. Bolton signed highly rated League of Ireland defender Lewis Temple for an undisclosed fee on Tuesday.

Score prediction: Paint drying vibes 0-0.

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