League One

League 1 Predictions Today – Saturday 31st January 2026

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| BY Tony Incenzo

HURTLING headlong into another crucial programme of EFL League One combat this weekend.

The leading three contenders face tricky away trips following midweek home victories. Accordingly, League One betting activity is proving extremely popular.

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

AFC Wimbledon v Bolton Wanderers

Kick-off: 12.30pm
Rankings: 17th versus 3rd

AFC Wimbledon preview – Hovering two points above the dreaded dotted relegation line. It reflects a dismal run of one win across 13 EFL fixtures. They also need to rapidly improve on merely four home League victories throughout 2025/26.

Bolton Wanderers preview – Three maximum pointers amid four unconquered EFL affairs leave the Trotters six points off automatic promotion considerations. Actually, a solitary loss in seven League encounters.

New wide attacking loan signings Corey Blackett-Taylor (from Derby County) and Rob Apter (Charlton Athletic) stand by for debuts whereas winger Amario Cozier-Duberry will be sidelined for up to 10 weeks due to knee ligament problems.

Score prediction: Wanderers wonderful 3-0.

Bradford City v Doncaster Rovers

Kick-off: 12.30pm
Rankings: 5th versus 21st

Bradford City preview – Slithering nine points shy of second spot thanks to four losses inside five League games whilst failing to score in three of them. Seven goal joint highest marksman Antoni Sarcevic could imminently return from injury.

Bantams boss Graham Alexander said: “We’re 27 matches played and everyone would’ve taken our current fifth place before the season began. We have loads of opportunities coming up to better ourselves.”

Doncaster Rovers preview – Sitting in the drop zone on goal difference but mustering four League games unbeaten.

Score prediction: Bantams bounce back 4-0.

Burton Albion v Cardiff City

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

Burton Albion preview – Only goal difference keeps the Brewers out of relegation danger. However, five defeats in six League engagements is worrying.

Cardiff City preview – Enjoying a four point cushion galvanised by eight League matches unbeaten complementing 10 victories among 14 EFL games.

The Bluebirds are divisional foremost scorers amassing 50 goals. Alas, top marksman Yousef Salech is still ruled out having been stretched off with a neck injury during last Saturday’s 1-1 draw against visitors Stockport County.

Score prediction: Bluebirds bossy 5-2.

Wigan Athletic v Lincoln City

Kick-off: 3pm
Rankings: 19th versus 2nd

Wigan Athletic preview – Five winless EFL assignments mean the Latics lie just a single point clear of relegation concerns.

Lincoln City preview – Four points below pole position and protecting a six point buffer on the chasing Play-Off pack. The Imps boast eight wins spanning 11 undefeated EFL contests. Scotland Under-21 striker Ryan One arrives on loan from Sheffield United.

Score prediction: Lincoln luscious 2-0.

Stockport County v Plymouth Argyle

Kick-off: 3pm
Rankings: 4th versus 14th

Stockport County preview – Six points beneath automatic promotion contention. County possess four wins within five undefeated League and Cup exertions.

Furthermore, one reverse in seven EFL games. Their former striker Tanto Olaofe returned to Edgeley Park on Thursday completing a loan deal from Charlton Athletic.

Plymouth Argyle preview – The Pilgrims relishing a seven match unbeaten spree embracing all competitions. Prominent forward Lorent Tolaj will undergo a late fitness test on his dead leg.

Score prediction: Frenzied 3-3.

Peterborough United v Huddersfield Town

Kick-off: 3pm
Rankings: 10th versus 6th

Peterborough United preview – Three defeats peppering five EFL outings. Nevertheless, seven wins in 11 League games show Posh are certainly enriched beyond the appointment of Luke Williams on 29th October when they were rock bottom of the table.

Huddersfield Town preview – Ten points behind the coveted second rung. Huddersfield won their past two EFL matches under newly installed head coach Liam Manning – both 1-0 at home – overturning a four game League sequence lacking victories.

Score prediction: Posh on point 2-1.