League 1 Predictions Today – Saturday 7th February 2026

EFL LEAGUE ONE clubs have been busy boosting their squads before the January transfer window slammed shut.

And some vital fixtures loom at the weekend affecting promotion, Play-Offs and relegation issues. Accordingly, League One betting activity is proving extremely popular

Incidentally, it is worth noting all upcoming EFL fixtures will kick-off one minute later than scheduled “as a stark reminder that every minute matters when it comes to performing life-saving CPR.”

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

Luton Town v Bradford City

• Kick-off: 12.31pm
• Rankings: 7th versus 5th

Luton Town preview – Six points under Play-Off contention. Last Saturday’s 1-0 home triumph against Blackpool halted a four match winless streak across all competitions.

• This week’s signings: Davy van den Berg (from Utrecht, loan), Sverre Sandal (KFUM Oslo).

Bradford City preview – Four defeats amid six EFL affairs – whilst failing to score in three of them – leaving the Bantams nine points short of those coveted automatic promotion spots.

• This week’s signings: Lee Evans (Blackpool), Ethan Wheatley (Manchester United, loan).

Score prediction: Crazy 4-4.

Rotherham United v Cardiff City

• Kick-off: 3.01pm
• Rankings: 21st versus 1st

Rotherham United preview – Three unbeaten EFL outings see Rotherham inside the drop zone on goal difference.

• This week’s signings: Brandon Cover (Leicester City), Gabriele Biancheri (Manchester United, loan), Lino Sousa (Aston Villa, loan), Duncan Watmore (unattached).

Cardiff City preview – Enjoying a two point cushion galvanised by nine League matches undefeated complementing 10 victories among 15 EFL games. The Bluebirds are divisional foremost scorers amassing 52 goals.

• This week’s signing: Calum Scanlon (Liverpool, loan).

Score prediction: Rotherham shock 1-0.

Plymouth Argyle v Lincoln City

• Kick-off: 3.01pm
• Rankings: 15th versus 2nd

Plymouth Argyle preview – Six points clear of relegation danger. Argyle’s seven match unbeaten League and Cup run came to an end last Saturday going down 2-1 at Stockport County.

• This week’s signings: Wes Harding (Millwall, loan), Herbie Kane (Huddersfield Town, loan).

Lincoln City preview – Two points below pole position and protecting a six point buffer on the chasing Play-Off pack. The Imps boast nine maximum pointers spanning 12 undefeated EFL contests, winning the past three.

• This week’s signing: Kamil Conteh (Bristol Rovers, loan).

Score prediction: Lincoln luscious 3-1.

Bolton Wanderers v Barnsley

• Kick-off: 3.01pm
• Rankings: 3rd versus 14th

Bolton Wanderers preview – Four wins peppering a five match unbeaten League sequence. In addition, one loss during eight EFL encounters but the Trotters lie six points beneath automatic promotion discussions.

• This week’s signing: Johnny Kenny (Glasgow Celtic, loan).

Barnsley preview – Two wins within 10 League and Cup games. Therefore the Tykes sit six points above the dreaded dotted relegation line. The sale of 13 goal top scorer Davis Keillor-Dunn to Wrexham is a big blow for Barnsley fans.

• This week’s signing: Tom Bradshaw [Oxford, loan).

Score prediction: Bolton bold 4-2.

Stockport County v Leyton Orient

• Kick-off: 3.01pm
• Rankings: 4th versus 19th

Stockport County preview – Five wins enriching six undefeated results throughout all competitions. Furthermore, one reverse in eight EFL affairs. Even so, County have six points to make up on second place.

• This week’s signing: Louie Barry (Aston Villa, loan),

Leyton Orient preview – One point ahead of relegation peril following a solitary win from eight EFL engagements incorporating six losses.

• This week’s signings: Will Dennis (AFC Bournemouth, loan), Tobi Oluwayemi (Celtic), Dylan Levitt (Hibernian), James Morris (Watford), Favour Fawunmi (Stoke City, loan).

Score prediction: Stockport superb 3-0.

Huddersfield Town v Blackpool

• Kick-off: 3.01pm
• Rankings: 6th versus 18th

Huddersfield Town preview – Three straight EFL victories under newly installed head coach Liam Manning. Thus holding a six point advantage over teams outside the Play-Off rungs.

• This week’s signings: Ryan Hardie (Wrexham, loan), Bobby Wales [Swansea City, loan), Nik Tzanev (Newport County).

Blackpool preview – Dodging the relegation quagmire by a single point after six defeats in seven League and Cup assignments.

• This week’s signings: Leighton Clarkson (Aberdeen), Karoy Anderson (Charlton Athletic, loan), Reuell Walters (Luton Town, loan).

Score prediction: Huddersfield heroic 5-0.

League 1 Score Predictions Saturday:

• Port Vale v Burton Albion: 0-1.
• AFC Wimbledon v Reading: 3-3.
• Mansfield Town v Exeter City: 2-1.
• Northampton Town v Stevenage: 0-2.
• Peterborough United v Wigan Athletic: 4-1.
• Wycombe Wanderers v Doncaster Rovers: 1-1.

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