EFL League Two 2025-26 Betting Odds, Tips & Live Stream Soccer
The English Football League (EFL) is the oldest football league in the world. Today, it’s made up of the Championship, League One and League Two and teams from across the country compete to achieve promotion to the next division and work their way up to the Premier League. You can bet on all English soccer matches at Stake Sportsbook, including League Two games.
What is the EFL League Two?
The English football pyramid is made up of ten separate tiers. The Premier League sits at the very top of the pyramid, representing the goal of any club, fan and footballer in English football. Below this is the EFL, which consists of the Championship, League One and League Two. Below League Two is non-league football.
League Two is the third division of the EFL and the fourth tier of English football. Teams playing in League Two compete for a chance to be promoted to the EFL League One and to avoid being relegated to the National League below. League Two also allows participating teams to qualify for and compete in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy.
Promotion and relegation work between every level of the English football pyramid. As a result, it’s possible for a non-league team to work their way up through the divisions and ultimately compete in the Premier League. As a result, the promotion race in each league is one of the most exciting events in sport.
History of the EFL League Two
The English Football League system was founded in 1888, making it the oldest football league in the world. Before 1885, soccer in England had been amateur only under the order of the Football Association (FA). Teams competed in the FA Cup and organised various matches between themselves. However, there was no standard league, and after teams started to turn professional, it was difficult for them to earn consistent revenue.
After the FA allowed teams to begin paying players to compete, William McGregor proposed a league competition with a guaranteed number of fixtures. The Football League began with twelve original members, all from the Midlands and the North of England. Over the years, the league expanded and introduced subdivisions with promotion and relegation. League Two was founded as Division Four in 1958.
In 1992, the top teams from the First Division broke away to form the Premier League, although promotions and relegation were kept. League Two then became Division Three, though it was rebranded to its current name in 2004.
Format & Schedule of the 2025-26 EFL League Two
League Two features 24 teams, which must each play a home and away fixture against every other team in the league. Teams earn three points for a victory, one point for a draw and none for a loss. Points are used to determine the league position, and the top team at the end of the season is crowned champion.
The top three teams at the end of the season all earn automatic promotion to League One, while the final team is determined by playoffs. Teams that finish in 4th to 7th place compete in the playoffs. The bottom two teams at the end of the season are relegated to the National League.
When is the EFL League Two?
The 2025/26 League Two season startkicks off on 2 August 2025, with the final game of the season taking place on2 May 2026.
The playoff final will take place on 25 May 2026.
Which Teams Play in the EFL League Two?
Accrington Stanley – League Two winners 2017-18
Barnet - National League winners 1990-91, 2004-05, 2014-15 and 2024-25
Barrow - National League winners 2019-20
Bristol Rovers - Third Division winners 1952-53, 1989-90
Bromley – National League play-off winners 2024
Cambridge United - Third Division winners 1990-91
Cheltenham Town – League Two winners 2020-21
Chesterfield – League Two winners 1969-70, 1984-85, 2010-11, 2013-14
Colchester United – League One runners-up 2005-06
Crawley Town - League Two play-off winners 2024
Crewe Alexandra – Second Division runners up 2002-03
Fleetwood Town – League Two play-off winners 2014
Gillingham – League Two winners 1963-64, 2012-13
Grimsby Town – Second Division winners 1898-99, 1933-34
Harrogate Town – National League play-off winners 2020
Milton Keynes Dons – League Two winners 2007-08
Newport County – Third Division South winners 1938-39
Notts County – Second Division winners 1896-97, 1913-14, 1922-23
Oldham Athletic - Second Division winners 1990-91
Salford City – National League play-off winners 2019
Shrewsbury Town - Third Division winners 1978-79
Swindon Town – First Division play-off winners 1990, 1993
Tranmere Rovers – Third Division winners 1937-38
Walsall - League Two winners 1959-60, 2006-07
Who won the 2024/25 League 2 Title?
Doncaster Rovers were crowned champions of League 2 last season, topping the table to lift the League Two trophy for the first time.
Which Teams Were Promoted from the National League
Barnet
Oldham Athletic
Which Teams Were Relegated From League One?
Crawley Town
Bristol Rovers
Cambridge United
Shrewsbury Town
How to Bet on the EFL League Two & Types of Soccer Betting
League Two is always exciting to watch, with some of England’s most historic soccer clubs taking part and attempting to climb up the football pyramid to reach the biggest stage. You can bet on all the games at Stake, with live and pre-live betting markets available. To bet live, simply log into your account during the game. We’ve got stats and live streams, so you can place your bets based on what’s happening on the pitch. While League Two matches aren’t available to watch live, you can enjoy other live soccer matches at Stake thanks to our free live streams.
EFL League Two Odds & Payouts
Your soccer odds tell you how much you’ll potentially win from your bet, and you need to be able to calculate them before you start placing bets. Here are the main types of odds and how to work out the payout:
Decimal – Simply multiply the decimal odds by your stake to get the total amount you’ll receive back from a winning bet. For example, if you bet $10 at 2.5 odds and win, you’ll receive your $10 stake plus $15 profit.
Fractional – Multiply your stake by the top number and divide by the bottom number to work out your potential profit. For example, if you bet $30 on 1/3 and win, you’ll gain $10 profit plus your original stake.
American – These show the odds with either a plus or minus symbol. The plus sign tells you your profit if you bet $100 and win, while odds with the minus sign tell you the amount you’d have to bet to make $100 profit.
Read our guide to sports betting odds to learn more about how they work and how to calculate your payouts. Remember that you can easily switch between decimal, fractional and American odds to make it easier for you to read the odds and find the best value.
EFL League Two Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies
Research your bets – You should always use the stats to back up your bets, paying attention to head-to-head records, current form and recent performances. Last season saw an average of 2.49 goals per game in League Two, and home sides won 42% of games. Bear these in mind when making your predictions if you want to have success.
Recent success and history – League Two features a wide variety of different teams, including clubs that are just over twenty years old and some that are well over one hundred years old. Check the recent fortune of each club and their past performance before deciding on your bets.
Use our picks and predictions - You can find expert analysis and predictions on our sports blog. Check regularly to find picks for upcoming tournaments, including our FIFA World Cup predictions.
Follow team news - Aside from looking at statistics, you should also be aware of the latest team news. Pay attention to injuries and suspensions, especially to top-level players in the squad. You should also watch out for managerial changes, which can have a major impact on the performance of a team.
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