League 1 Standings & Stats
League 1
Notts County
Leicester City
Reading
Luton Town
Oxford United
Milton Keynes Dons
Huddersfield Town
AFC Wimbledon
Blackpool
Wycombe Wanderers
Burton Albion
Stevenage
Barnsley
Bromley
Plymouth Argyle
Stockport County
Bradford City
Peterborough United
Leyton Orient
Sheffield Wednesday
Cambridge United
Wigan Athletic
Mansfield Town
Doncaster Rovers| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lincoln City | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 89:41 | +48 | 103 |
| 2 |  Cardiff City | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 90:50 | +40 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 71:58 | +13 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 58:51 | +7 | 77 |
| 5 |  Bolton | 46 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 70:52 | +18 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage | 46 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 49:46 | +3 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town | 46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 68:56 | +12 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle | 46 | 22 | 7 | 17 | 75:63 | +12 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town | 46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 74:64 | +10 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town | 46 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 62:50 | +12 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 69:58 | +11 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading | 46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 64:60 | +4 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 54:65 | -11 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 50:69 | -19 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley | 46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 68:73 | -5 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic | 46 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 49:58 | -9 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion | 46 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 50:60 | -10 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 64:68 | -4 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 51:72 | -21 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 59:71 | -12 | 52 |
| 21 |  Exeter City | 46 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 52:61 | -9 | 49 |
| 22 |  Port Vale | 46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36:61 | -25 | 42 |
| 23 |  Rotherham United | 46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 41:71 | -30 | 41 |
| 24 |  Northampton Town | 46 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 39:74 | -35 | 35 |
League 1 2025/26 — Table & Predictions
The League 1 2025/26 season has concluded with Lincoln City crowned champions after a dominant campaign. England's third tier saw 28 teams compete across 604 matches, producing an average of 2.57 goals per game. The final standings reflect a league where consistency ruled, with Lincoln City finishing 12 points clear at the top.
League 1 Table
The final League 1 table for 2025/26 shows Lincoln City at the summit with 103 points from 46 matches (31 wins, 10 draws, 5 losses). Cardiff City secured the runner-up spot with 91 points, while Stockport County and Bradford City both reached 77 points, tying for third on points won. Bolton Wanderers and Stevenage rounded out the top six with 75 points each. Luton Town finished seventh with 74 points. The top seven hint at a competitive upper half where the margin between 3rd and 7th was razor-thin (just 3 points).
Favorites & Title Chances
Based on the final standings, Lincoln City had an overwhelming probability of winning the League 1 title, their chances reaching 100% once the trophy was mathematically secured. Cardiff City were the nearest challengers, but with a 12-point deficit, their realistic title odds faded long before the final matchday. Stockport County and Bradford City were 26 points adrift, never entering the title equation. In a retrospective probability assessment, Lincoln City can be said to have had a 100% chance of lifting the trophy from around Matchday 40 onward.
Season Stats
The 2025/26 campaign featured 28 clubs playing 604 games, with all fixtures completed. The league averaged 2.57 goals per contest, indicating an attractive brand of attacking football. Birmingham City, last season’s winner, did not feature in the top seven this time, highlighting the league’s competitiveness. Lincoln City’s 89 goals scored and only 41 conceded underlined their superiority, while Cardiff City’s 90 goals were the division’s best attacking tally.
League 1 Match Predictions
Match predictions for the upcoming League 1 season (2026/27) are built by analysing current form, historical data, and the latest odds. Fixtures are already scheduled for August 15, 2026, including Huddersfield Town vs AFC Wimbledon, Blackpool vs Wycombe Wanderers, and Barnsley vs Bromley. Using statistical models that weigh team performance from the previous season, head-to-head records, and implied odds, our predictions provide outcome probabilities for every match. Check back closer to kick-off for full match previews with scoreline forecasts.
League 1 — FAQ
- Who is top of the League 1 table?
- Lincoln City finished top of the League 1 2025/26 table with 103 points from 46 games. They won 31 matches, drew 10, and lost only 5.
- Who will win the League 1? What are the favorites' chances?
- Lincoln City already won the 2025/26 League 1 season. They had a 100% chance of clinching the title after building an unassailable lead, eventually finishing 12 points ahead of Cardiff City.
- Where can I find League 1 match predictions?
- Match predictions for the upcoming League 1 season are available on this page. We combine team stats, form analysis, and odds to forecast outcomes, with fixtures like Huddersfield Town vs AFC Wimbledon kicking off on August 15, 2026.
- How many teams play in the League 1?
- In the 2025/26 season, 28 teams competed in England's League 1. The league played a total of 604 matches over the campaign.
- What was the average goals per game in League 1 2025/26?
- The average goals per match in League 1 2025/26 was 2.57, reflecting an entertaining season with 1,553 goals scored across all 604 fixtures.
- When does the next League 1 season start?
- The next League 1 season is scheduled to begin on August 15, 2026. Early fixtures include Huddersfield Town vs AFC Wimbledon, Blackpool vs Wycombe Wanderers, and several other opening-day clashes.