League One Outright Odds & Betting

League One is the third tier in English football, one step below the Championship and one above League Two. In the third tier, 24 teams compete, and this will once again be the case for the 2025/26 season. Interestingly, while two teams are promoted automatically and one makes the step up to the Championship via the playoffs, there will be four teams relegated come the end of the season. 

Placing outright bets on League One promotion, playoffs, and relegation is popular. And, with four teams dropping out of the division and four replacing them from the level below, it’s easy to see why the two divisions are closely linked, which is why League Two outright betting is popular among EFL punters. 

What Are League One Betting Markets? 

There are a variety of ways to place bets on League One. You can do so before the season starts or during, with outright markets and match betting available. 

League One Winner  

As always, only one team can win the League One title in 2025/26, being declared champions of the third tier in the process. You can bet on which team that will be before and during the season, with the early favourites being the three teams relegated from the Championship last season: Luton Town, Cardiff City, and Plymouth Argyle. 

Of course, alongside title winner betting in League One, there’s also the option to bet on a team to be promoted in any way, shape or form. Three teams will make it out of League One, two automatically and one via the playoffs, and it’s the likes of Huddersfield Town, Stockport County, and Blackpool who are behind Luton, Cardiff, and Plymouth in this market. 

League One Relegation Odds 

In any division, it’s always the teams battling out at the right end of the table that grab all the headlines. However, where League One is concerned, there’s as much focus on the fight for survival, as four teams will be relegated to League Two. It’s a reality that no club wants to face or endure, especially as League Two is the final level before exiting the Football League. 

Teams that have been promoted from League Two can often struggle in the first season as they attempt to adjust to the level, so they’re usually likely relegation candidates. As are the teams that have consistently struggled in the division. 

League One Match Betting 

League One match betting is totally different from outright betting on outcomes in the division. When placing outright bets, you’re essentially placing a long-term wager to run all season. However, match betting is placing wagers on individual fixtures throughout the campaign. 

With match betting, punters can take into account factors that could influence a result, like form, injuries, suspensions, and head-to-head records. There are also many markets within match betting, such as correct score, goalscorers, cards, goals, and corners. 

Football Betting at BetVictor 

Betting on League One is popular with football fans, as is placing wagers on other leagues in England. BetVictor offers full coverage of the top divisions in the football pyramid, from Premier League betting and Championship odds to placing bets on Leagues One and Two. 

You will also find that Scottish football, including Scottish Premier League betting, is available at BetVictor. As is extensive international coverage of major events, with 2026 FIFA World Cup odds already listed.