League One Betting Preview: 2025/26 Outright Winner Prediction
Outright Winner Prediction: Stockport County Poised for Promotion
The 2025/26 League One season is fast approaching and excitement is building as the clubs prepare for another fiercely competitive campaign. With promotion to the Championship on the line, English football expert Oliver Green evaluates the key contenders, latest odds and value picks ahead of the big kick-off.
Stockport County are tipped to be among the front-runners for the League One title following a strong showing in their debut season at this level. Under David Chanillor, the Hatters narrowly missed out on promotion, but their blend of attacking intent and defensive discipline suggests they are well-equipped for a serious title push.
Last season, Stockport boasted the second-highest goal tally while conceding the third-fewest goals, an ideal foundation on which to build. Their summer transfer activity has further strengthened their ambitions, with key arrivals including Tayo Edun from Peterborough and Finnish centre-back Arttu Hoskonen from Polish Ekstraklasa side Cracovia. While a few departures have taken place, the team’s spine remains intact, and the squad appears even more balanced than before.
With a wide-open title race expected and momentum carried over from last season, Stockport’s credentials are difficult to ignore. At odds of 9.00 with the leading football bookies, they offer notable each-way value and look a solid proposition to top the table come May.
Leading Contenders: Luton Town & Huddersfield Town
Among the clubs aiming to challenge Stockport for promotion are Luton Town and Huddersfield Town, both with recent Championship pedigree and strong squads.
Luton Town are the bookmakers' favourites, priced at 4.00. Luton have responded to relegation with ambition, bringing in eight new signings. Notable additions include defender Hakeem Odoffin, Rotherham’s Player of the Season, and experienced striker Nahki Wells. The club also secured the highly-rated goalkeeper Josh Keeley from Tottenham for a fee exceeding £1 million.
A productive pre-season campaign, which included four wins and a draw against Premier League opposition Tottenham Hotspur, has further fuelled optimism. Conceding just one goal across those fixtures, Luton appear well-prepared to mount a serious promotion charge at the first attempt.
Huddersfield Town, priced at 7.00 with the betting sites, have had a year to adapt to League One and are expected to be stronger for the experience. Unlike last season, there is no dominant side like Birmingham City to contend with, which opens the door for the Terriers to make a push. The acquisition of proven goalscorer Alfie May, who netted 16 league goals for Birmingham last season, adds significant firepower to their ranks. If he remains fit, Huddersfield will be a difficult side to stop.
Final Thoughts
With no clear runaway favourite, the 2025/26 League One title race looks wide open. Stockport County represent strong value, while Luton and Huddersfield bring depth, experience and ambition to the mix. As the season unfolds, expect twists, surprises and plenty of value for astute bettors.
League One Outright Winner Odds - bet365
Luton 4.00
Huddersfield 7.00
Stockport 9.00
Cardiff 9.00
Plymouth 10.00
Bolton 12.00
Blackpool 13.00
Reading 15.00
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