England League Two
League Two standings
| M | W | D | L | GD | Last 5 | P | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 15 | |
| 2 | Cheltenham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 | |
| 3 | Bristol Rovers | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 15 | |
| 4 | York | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 14 | |
| 5 | Walsall | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 14 | |
| 6 | Grimsby | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | |
| 7 | Salford City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 13 | |
| 8 | Gillingham | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | |
| 9 | Crewe | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | |
| 10 | Tranmere | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 | |
| 11 | Chesterfield | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 | |
| 12 | Swindon Town | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 11 | |
| 13 | Rotherham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | |
| 14 | Fleetwood Town | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | |
| 15 | Colchester | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -2 | 10 | |
| 16 | Rochdale | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 10 | |
| 17 | Newport County | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 8 | |
| 19 | Accrington ST | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 7 | |
| 20 | Oldham | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 7 | |
| 21 | Exeter City | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 6 | |
| 22 | Northampton | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 6 | |
| 23 | Port Vale | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 5 | |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 4 | |
| M | W | D | L | P | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Bristol Rovers | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 4 | York | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 1 | Barnet | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 6 | Grimsby | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 12 | Swindon Town | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 2 | Cheltenham | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 7 | Salford City | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 17 | Newport County | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 5 | Walsall | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 | Tranmere | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 15 | Colchester | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 8 | Gillingham | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 21 | Exeter City | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 20 | Oldham | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 19 | Accrington ST | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 13 | Rotherham | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 16 | Rochdale | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 9 | Crewe | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 | Fleetwood Town | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 11 | Chesterfield | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 22 | Northampton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 23 | Port Vale | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| M | W | D | L | P | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Crewe | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 | Walsall | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 11 | Chesterfield | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 1 | Barnet | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 14 | Fleetwood Town | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 2 | Cheltenham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 8 | Gillingham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 16 | Rochdale | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 13 | Rotherham | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Salford City | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 10 | Tranmere | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Grimsby | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Bristol Rovers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | York | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 15 | Colchester | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 12 | Swindon Town | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 | Newport County | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 19 | Accrington ST | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 20 | Oldham | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 22 | Northampton | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 21 | Exeter City | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 23 | Port Vale | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Fixtures League Two
| Predictions | ||||
| 12:3003 Oct | Chesterfield -  Tranmere | 1 1.72 X 4.24 2 5.00 | ||
| Match Postponed15:0003 Oct | Walsall -  Crawley Town | 1 1.62 X 4.33 2 4.75 | ||
| 15:0003 Oct | Salford City -  Fleetwood Town | 1 1.70 X 4.21 2 4.75 | ||
| 15:0003 Oct | Rochdale -  Swindon Town | 1 2.47 X 3.79 2 3.01 | ||
| Match Postponed15:0003 Oct | Northampton -  Oldham | 1 2.63 X 3.40 2 2.64 | ||
| 15:0003 Oct | Grimsby -  Shrewsbury |
Grimsby to win
1.70 | ||
 Nostrabet's AnalysisThe first defeat of the new season for Grimsby has occurred. This happened during their visit to Newport in the latest round. Currently, Grimsby sits sixth in the standings and hopes to return to winning ways at home. All three of their victories so far have been achieved on home soil, alongside one draw at home to date. Shrewsbury is positioned 12 places lower and has secured two victories, both of which were at their home ground. However, their away performances have been problematic, as Shrewsbury has not been consistent on the road. In their four away matches in the league thus far, they have managed to score only one goal, recording one draw and three losses. Prediction: Grimsby to WinGrimsby has been performing better than the two teams, both of which appear to heavily rely on their home games for success, achieving their wins exclusively at home. Therefore, a victory for Grimsby in this match seems a logical outcome. | ||||
| 15:0003 Oct | Gillingham -  Newport County | 1 2.09 X 3.70 2 3.50 | ||
| 15:0003 Oct | Exeter City -  Rotherham |
Under 2.5 Goals
1.90 | ||
| Nostrabet's Analysis Exeter is perilously close to the relegation zone, largely due to their recent struggles in front of goal. They have failed to score in four consecutive league matches. However, at home, they remain unbeaten with one win and three draws, having conceded only one goal. Seven out of their eight matches so far have featured fewer than 2.5 goals. Rotherham holds a four-point advantage over their opponents. They have suffered two losses in their first eight matches, both of which occurred away from home. Nonetheless, they managed to secure a 1-0 victory against Northampton in their latest away fixture. Rotherham's matches have been evenly split in terms of scoring, with four matches featuring over 2.5 goals and four with under 2.5 goals to date. Prediction: Under 2.5 GoalsScoring has proven to be a challenging task for Exeter recently, which is a key factor behind their low-scoring matches. In this upcoming fixture, it is deemed worthwhile to consider the possibility of a low goal tally. | ||||
| 15:0003 Oct | Crewe -  Bristol Rovers |
Double Chance: 1x
1.67 | ||
| Nostrabet's Analysis Crewe currently sits ninth in the league standings, but it is not just their position that draws attention. The team started the season with two narrow 1-0 victories, but has since entered a run of draws that is still ongoing. It is a fact that after eight matches, Crewe remains unbeaten; however, their last six league matches have all ended in draws, with the most recent four finishing 1-1. Bristol Rovers, on the other hand, is positioned higher in third place. This is largely due to their strong home performances and a greater number of wins compared to their opponents. Unlike Crewe, they have yet to record a single draw. However, Bristol has lost three out of their four away matches, with the exception being against bottom-placed Crawley. Prediction: 1X double chanceDespite the numerous draws, Crewe continues to remain unbeaten in the league. Although Bristol is higher in the table, this is mainly due to their home performances. Their away form has not been convincing so far, which leads to the expectation that Crewe will manage to secure at least a point at home. | ||||
| Match Postponed15:0003 Oct | Colchester -  Port Vale | 1 2.63 X 3.50 2 2.63 | ||
| 15:0003 Oct | Barnet -  York | |||
| 15:0003 Oct | Accrington ST -  Cheltenham |
Double Chance: 2x
1.65 | ||
| Nostrabet's Analysis Eight rounds have passed since the start of the season in English League 2. As it stands, Accrington is in 19th place in the table with only one victory to their name. This win was achieved at home with a score of 3-2 against Crawley, who are currently at the bottom of the standings. The other three home matches for Accrington ended in draws, meaning they remain unbeaten at home at this stage. Cheltenham is aiming for the top spot and currently sits second in the temporary standings. They have only suffered one defeat so far, which occurred at the beginning of the season during an away match against Sunderland, ending 1-2. Interestingly, all eight of Cheltenham's matches so far have featured goals from both teams. Prediction: X2 double chance, both teams to scoreIt is reasonable to expect at least a point for the visitors in this match. They have only one defeat to date, while the hosts have managed just one victory. The difference in the standings between the two sides is also evident. In addition to the double chance for the visitors, it also seems quite likely that this match will see goals from both teams once again. | ||||
Predictions League Two
- 21Fleetwood TownOur League 2 predictions page does what it says on the tin. You will find a range of League Two betting tips, odds and football predictions. These tips cover a range of markets. Additionally, we provide information on how to place bets, the best bookies for League 2 and offers and promotions available for the fourth tier of English football.
When Are League 2 Predictions Available?
We usually publish our English League 2 predictions 24-48 hours before kick-off. In our opinion, this strikes the right balance between providing early information to maximise value while also allowing for clearer details of team selection.
What Betting Predictions Are Available for League 2?
We offer everything from League 2 table predictions to match results. Match results are our focus, though we also publish League 2 score predictions. Generally, we cover a wide range of markets, including any bets we believe offer value. This includes markets such as BTTS, over/under, correct score and more.
Our expert tipsters examine a wide range of stats and data sources. This allows our EFL League 2 predictions to be as accurate as possible. However, as with all betting tips, you should understand that even excellent tips do not guarantee you success.
League 2 Predictions Table for the 2025/2026 Season
Here you can see the predictions our experts have made for the 2025/26 season. This is how we think the table will finish at the end of the season. You can use this information to decide what bets you want to place.
All the great football bookies we feature at Nostrabet have a good selection of outright betting markets. You will find League 2 promotion odds, as well as odds for the title, relegation, top goalscorer and more.
League 2 Promotion Predictions
Making League 2 Promotion predictions is exceedingly tough. The fourth tier of English football is ultra-competitive. Indeed, almost every team in League 2 will feel they could go up. That is partly because four teams are promoted each season. Moreover, seventh place is enough to make the play-offs and at least give a club a chance.
However, tough as it is, our (England) League Two prediction is that Chesterfield, Grimsby and Notts County offer the best value in terms of automatic promotion. MK Dons will obviously be in the mix, but we feel there is better value in those three. Grimsby are a bit of a dark horse, but they look good under David Artell, who almost took them to the play-offs last term. Equally, the Spireites can follow Wrexham and others when landing back-to-back promotions. Paul Cook is doing a fine job with Chesterfield, and they can ride their momentum into League 1.
League 2 Playoff Predictions
In terms of our play-off predictions, there is every chance that one or more of the four clubs named above could end up between fourth and seventh. However, if the three automatic promotion spots are tough to call, nailing the four play-off teams is extremely difficult.
There really are so many League Two clubs that could overperform and cause a surprise. However, of the other 20 teams in the league, Swindon, Bristol Rovers and Salford City all look very interesting. The latter in particular offers good value for a top-seven finish.League 2 Relegation Battle Predictions
Things are also very hard to predict at the other end of the table. Teams like Shrewsbury, who were woeful in League 1 last term, could struggle if they suffer a bad start. The same can be said for Cheltenham, which ended the 2024/25 campaign very badly.
However, in our opinion, the three teams that the bookies think will go down all look like good bets to stay up. Newport are not as bad as some think, while Harrogate are really well run and are now very established in League 2. Similarly, Accrington look too short in the market.
Top Scorer & Golden Boot Betting Tips
When it comes to the top goalscorer market, if our faith in Grimsby is correct, their new boy Jaze Kabia could be the man to watch. He will be taking penalties for the Mariners, and last term’s League Two Golden Boot winner, Michael Cheek, notched nine of them for Bromley.
Colchester’s Kyreece Lisbie is a dark horse priced at very long odds but could do well, and looks set to play at a higher level before too long. For a more conventional choice, backing Cheek again isn’t the worst call. Equally, the chant-inspiring Will Grigg should score plenty, despite being 34.
Best UK Betting Sites for League Two Odds
At Nostrabet, we work with all the best UK bookmakers. Any of these is an excellent option to back our League 2 predictions and tips. However, Betway and Betfred are particularly good. They both have strong odds, good offers and a wide choice of markets.
League 2 receives a little less coverage than bigger competitions such as the Premier League or La Liga. Nevertheless, many UK football specialists still offer lots of great features for League 2, in addition to all the different markets you want. You can check out our opinion of all the top sites in our bookie review pages.
How to Bet on League 2 Matches
It is very easy to bet on our League 2 predictions this weekend. Once you have selected a betting site (see above), you need to follow these simple steps:
- Log in
- Make a deposit if required
- Search for the match you want
- Alternatively, navigate there via the football tab, then English football, then League 2
- Select your match
- Choose the market you want to bet on (see popular options below)
- Click or tap your selection
- Add your stake to the betting slip
- Check you have the right game, market and pick
- Click confirm, place a bet or similar
When it comes to League 2 predictions, our most popular tips are for match odds. However, the following markets are also very common:
- Both teams to score
- Over/under – often 2.5 goals, but other options are available
- Correct score
- Goalscorer betting – first, last, anytime, and to score two or more goals are popular
- Bet builders – combine the above and more into a bet builder on a single game
- Accas – accumulators cover multiple games, and you can pick different markets or use the same ones (for example, backing three teams all to win)
UK Bonuses and Offers for Betting on League 2 Matches
Top bookmakers provide lots of different betting offers for their customers. The biggest events, such as the Champions League or the World Cup, will always generate the most promotions. However, almost all welcome free bets or bonuses can be claimed and used on League 2.
There are also many promos for current customers that can be applied to League 2 games. Odds boosts, enhanced acca payouts, money back deals, early payouts, substitute offers and more are often available for the fourth tier. Using such promotions alongside our League 2 predictions gives you an even greater chance of beating the bookies!
League 2 Betting Tips & Expert Strategies
Betting on League 2 is very similar to betting on anything else. Understanding the sport and competition, and doing your research, are vital. However, because leagues like the Premier League generate millions of bets globally, bookies have to make sure their prices are very accurate.
In contrast, far fewer people bet on League 2, so oddsmakers know that any errors they make will not be so costly. It is therefore easier for a dedicated fan of League 2 to uncover value and even have a better understanding of the division than the bookies.
It is still very hard to get the better of the bookies. Indeed, many punters prefer to simply follow our League Two predictions. Obviously, our tips do not guarantee that you will win. However, betting is primarily about fun, and our predictions should certainly give you a good run for your money!
If you want to come up with your own bets, there are so many stats you should consider. One interesting wager concerns late goals, with League 2 recording almost 24% of all goals in the last 15 minutes of the game last term. Punters who like betting on the draw should certainly consider 1-1 too. More games ended 1-1 last season than any other score. Indeed, that has been the case for each of the last three seasons.
FAQ
When Does the English League Two Season Start?
League Two generally starts in early August and runs until May. In 2025, it began on the 2nd of August.
Who Are the Favourites to Win League 2?
MK Dons and Chesterfield are the clear favourites to win the title. However, several other teams may have a chance of causing an upset.
Where Can I Find the Best League 2 Betting Odds?
Odds comparison tools can help you find the best odds for any bet you want to place. However, bet365 offer strong League 2 odds, as do Betfred.
Where can I follow EFL League 2 Football Games Live?
You can follow League Two games using the stats services of various bookmakers. Alternatively, there are various live score apps available.
Where can I watch League 2 Matches Live?
Sky Sports is the place to watch League 2 live in the UK. In 2025/26 they will show at least 248 games. In addition, they will also broadcast the play-offs. ITV provide a highlights package.
Which Bookmakers Offer League 2 Bet Builders?
Several of our favourite bookies offer bet builders on League 2. Bet365 do, as do Betfred, William Hill and many others.