EFL League One 2025-26 Betting Odds, Tips & Live Stream Soccer
As the birthplace of soccer, it’s perhaps no surprise that english football is home to the oldest football league in the world. The English Football League (EFL) is made up of three divisions: The Championship, League One, and League Two. You can bet on all the action here at Stake Sportsbook, with great odds and live-streamed matches.
What is the EFL League One?
League One is one of the major leagues of English soccer. It’s the second division of the EFL and the third tier of the English football pyramid. Teams compete for a chance to be promoted to the Championship and also get to take part in the FA Cup, EFL Cup, and EFL Trophy.
Football teams across England and Wales are part of the football pyramid, which consists of ten tiers. The Premier League is at the very top of the pyramid, with the EFL directly below. Underneath the EFL is non-league football with the National League and its subdivisions.
No matter what tier a club is currently competing in, its position is never guaranteed. Promotion and relegation throughout the pyramid means teams can move up and down depending on their success in each competitive league. Even non-league teams have the opportunity to one day play in the Premier League if they can climb up through the divisions, which makes the promotion race one of the most exciting events in any sport.
History of the EFL League One
During the early days of English football, teams were strictly amateur, though some teams still skirted FA rules against paying players. From 1885, professional clubs were permitted, and teams played in FA Cup games or organised matches between local rivals. However, the lack of consistent games meant that teams couldn’t generate enough revenue to sustain payments.
As a result of this lack of revenue, William McGregor came up with the idea to form an English league, giving teams a consistent fixture schedule. Twelve teams formed the original EFL, and over the years, it grew to include more teams and several divisions.
Division Three, today known as League One, was founded in 1920. When the Premier League broke away from the EFL in 1992, it became Division Two but was rebranded to its current name in 2004.
Format & Schedule of the 2025-26 EFL League One
England League One features 24 teams, each plays a home and away fixture against every other team in the league. A win earns three points, a draw is one point, and a loss is none. Points determine league position, and the top team at the end of the season is crowned the English League One winner.
The winners and runners-up of League One are automatically promoted to the Championship for the following season. Teams in third to sixth place earn a spot in the playoffs to earn the two remaining promotions. The bottom four teams in the table are relegated to the EFL League Two.
When is the EFL League One?
The start of the EFL League One Season is on 2 August 2025, with the final game of the season kicking off on 2 May 2026.
The playoff final will take place on 24 May 2026.
Which Teams Play in the EFL League One?
AFC Wimbledon - Conference South winners 2008-09
Barnsley - First Division runners-up 1996-97
Blackpool - Championship winners 1929-30
Bolton Wanderers - First Division winners 1908-09, 1977-78, 1996-97
Bradford City - Second Division winners 1907-08
Burton Albion - League One runners-up 2015-16
Cardiff City - Championship winners 2012-13
Doncaster Rovers - League One winners 1934-35, 1946-47, 1949-50, 2012-13
Exeter City - Fourth Division winners 1989-90
Huddersfield Town - First Division winners 1923-24, 1924-25, 1925-26
Leyton Orient - Second Division runners-up 1961-62
Lincoln City - Third Division winners 1931-32, 1947-48, 1951-52
Luton Town - Second Division winners 1981-82
Mansfield Town- Third Division winners 1976-77
Northampton Town - Second Division runners-up 1964-65
Peterborough United - League One runners-up 2008-09, 2020-21
Plymouth Argyle - League One winners 1929-30, 1951-52, 1958-59, 2003-04, 2022-23
Port Vale - Second Division winners 1929-30, 1953-54
Reading - Championship winners 2005-06, 2011-12
Rotherham United - League One winners 1950-51, 1980-81
Stevenage - League Two runners-up 2022-23
Stockport County - Second Division winners 1921-22, 1936-37
Wigan Athletic - Championship runners-up 2004-05
Wycombe Wanderers - League One playoff winners 2020
Who won the 2024/25 League 1 title?
Birmingham City were crowned champions of the 2024/25 League One season.
Which Teams Were Relegated From The Championship?
Luton Town
Plymouth Argyle
Cardiff City
Which Teams Were Promoted From League Two?
Doncaster Rovers
Port Vale
Bradford City
AFC Wimbledon
How to Bet on the EFL League One & Types of Soccer Betting
Betting on the 2025/26 League One season is simple enough. You can read through our full sports betting guide for more details on the ins and outs. We’ve also got a complete guide to betting on soccer. However, these quick steps to follow will help you get started right away:
Log in to your Stake.com account or sign up if you haven’t already, then check your available balance.
Search for a League One team or look at the menu to find soccer > England > League One.
Select a match to see all the available betting markets.
Choose a bet to add to your bet slip, enter your stake, and confirm.
Watch the match live to see if you’re a winner.
There are lots of different ways to bet on League One, with games having more than 70 pre-live betting markets available. Some of the most popular betting market options for soccer include:
You can bet on League 1 matches, both pre-match and live. Live betting means placing bets on games that are currently taking place, allowing you to make the most of the odds as they change. All League One games also come with live stats to help you make informed betting decisions. While you won’t be able to watch League One matches at Stake, we do offer lots of live soccer through our free live streams. Simply log in and select the live icon match on any live game to open the stream.
EFL League One Odds & Payouts
Learn how to calculate potential payouts from the odds before you bet. There are three main types of odds:
Decimal – Calculate how much you’ll win back from this bet by multiplying the decimal number by your stake. So if you bet $40 at odds of 1.75, you’ll receive your $40 stake plus $30 profit if it wins.
Fractional – Multiply your stake by the top number of the fraction, then divide the sum by the bottom number. Betting $25 on odds of 4/1 would give you $100 profit if it wins.
American – These tell you how much you’ll need to bet to win $100 or how much you’ll win from betting $100. Look to see whether a plus or minus symbol is used in front of the odds. If it’s a plus sign, the number is how much you’ll make from a $100 bet. The odds with a minus sign is how much you’ll need to bet to win $100.
Learn more about how to read sports betting odds for all the information you need to know about the different types of odds. Remember that you can switch between decimal, fractional and American odds to make things easier for you to calculate your winnings and find the best value.
EFL League One Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies
Use the stats and research your bets - There’s loads of data available on League One matches, including team news and form, plus defensive and offensive records. Use the data and research for every bet to make informed decisions. Last season, League One matches saw an average of 2.58 goals per game, and home sides won 43% of the time.
Take advantage of live betting markets - There are lots of betting opportunities on League One matches, especially if you check the live odds. Log in while the match is happening to see the stats and odds as they’re updated in real-time.
Follow League One news - With 24 teams competing in the league, it can be hard to stay on top of all that’s happening, including injuries and suspensions to top-level players, as well as managerial changes. Follow the news online to get the latest insights into how a team might perform in upcoming matches. We’ve also got soccer predictions and analysis on our sports blog, including 2026 World Cup picks.
Bet Bonuses & Responsible Gambling Online
Stake offers excellent betting variety on all levels of English football, including League One. You can also find the latest odds on Championship, League Two, Premier League, and FIFA World Cup matches. What’s more, we have lots of promotions and offers for you to claim.
It’s important to stay within your limits while enjoying the betting action on League One matches at Stake. Use our Stake Smart guidelines to bet responsibly and have fun while staying in control.
