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About this competition

Today's League One Scores LiveScore is a pioneer in delivering real-time, ultra-fast, and highly reliable League One scores and updates. Whether you're checking scores today, following the latest games, or tracking the table and standings as they shift, this page keeps everything in one place. You can quickly follow live action, recent results, and key updates from England's third tier without missing a moment. About League One and Its Format League One traces its roots back to 1892 and currently features 24 participating clubs competing across the third tier of the English Football League pyramid. Known commercially as Sky Bet League One, the division sits directly below the Championship and above League Two. With an average attendance of around 10,400 in 2025-26, it is the most-watched third-tier domestic league in the world, while Bolton Wanderers' average of approximately 21,700 per home game rivals many Championship clubs. Each club plays 46 matches across the season, and if sides finish level on points, goal difference and then goals scored are used to separate them. The EFL recorded a combined attendance of 23.7 million across its three divisions in 2023-24, underlining the scale of interest in the competition. Birmingham City are the reigning champions, having won the title in 2024-25, and the division continues to attract former Premier League clubs — nine of whom feature in the 2025-26 season, including Cardiff City and Bolton Wanderers.

Results

Key EFL League One Results

Catch up on the latest EFL League One action:

Stockport County 0-1 Mansfield Town

Stevenage 1-0 Barnsley

Rotherham United 0-2 Luton Town

Doncaster Rovers 0-2 Lincoln City

Bradford City 1-1 Plymouth Argyle

Birmingham City's departure as champions opened the door for a fresh title race in 2025-26, and the division has not disappointed. Bolton Wanderers have drawn considerable attention not just for their performances on the pitch but for the scale of support they carry with them, generating attendances that put much of the Championship to shame. Nine former Premier League clubs are competing in the division this season, bringing added weight and profile to fixtures throughout the calendar. The promotion picture has been fiercely competitive, with several well-resourced sides — many boasting significant top-flight pedigree — pushing hard for the automatic spots. Tactical identity and squad depth have proved decisive early on, separating genuine promotion contenders from those still finding their feet at this level. At the foot of the table, the fight against relegation has already claimed early casualties in terms of momentum, with four sides facing the drop come season's end and clubs in the lower reaches aware that the margin for error across 46 games is slim.

Upcoming fixtures

Upcoming EFL League One Fixtures

Catch up on the latest EFL League One action:

22 April 18:45 - Cardiff City vs Port Vale

25 April 11:30 - Doncaster Rovers vs Stevenage

25 April 11:30 - Stockport County vs Peterborough United

25 April 14:00 - Blackpool vs Leyton Orient

25 April 14:00 - Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers

Upcoming League One fixtures highlight the next set of matches across the competition, with kick-off times spread over weekends and midweek rounds. Following the schedule makes it easier to track live scores, spot key head-to-head clashes, and understand how results in each gameweek may affect the table as the season unfolds. When Does the League One Season Start and End? The 2025/26 League One season gets under way on Friday 1 August 2025 and concludes over the weekend of 2/3 May 2026. Across those months, clubs must manage the demands of league fixtures alongside cup commitments and the physical toll of a 46-game campaign, with the calendar built around scheduled breaks and international periods. League One Transfer Window Details The transfer window gives clubs the opportunity to reshape their squads, reinforce areas of need, and prepare tactically before the campaign begins. The summer window ran from June through to September, while the winter window reopened at the start of January and closed in early February — a valuable period for clubs looking to respond to injuries or a change in form. League One clubs also operate under a salary cap, with wages required to remain within 60% of each club's turnover throughout the season.

Top scorer

2025/2026 EFL League One Top Scorers

Follow the race for the Golden Boot:

Dominic Ballard - Leyton Orient - 22

Jayden Wareham - Exeter City - 19

Kyle Wootton - Stockport County - 19

Lorent Tolaj - Plymouth Argyle - 17

Jack Marriott - Reading - 16

The League One golden boot race is being led by Leyton Orient's D. Ballard, who has continued his prolific scoring form this season. Stockport County's K. Wootton has emerged as the closest challenger, whilst Reading's J. Marriott completes the top three this season.

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While the competition was officially founded in 2004, it was actually a rebranding of the previously named Second Division, which dates back to 1892. This means League One has a rich history spanning over 130 years.


The name may confuse some readers, as this is not the first league in England. It is the third tier of the English football pyramid, sitting below the world-famous Premier League and the EFL Championship.


How the League One Table Works

The League One standings are different from many other leagues for one simple reason: its size. With 24 clubs competing, each season features a demanding 46-game schedule for every team, playing each opponent both at home and away.


The stakes are incredibly high. The top two teams on the table earn automatic promotion to the Championship. At the same time, the teams that finish between 3rd and 6th place enter the dramatic play-offs, where only one team will emerge victorious to claim the final promotion spot. At the other end of the table, the bottom four teams are relegated to League Two.


During the 2025/26 season, Lincoln City and Cardiff City secured automatic promotion with over 80 points each. However, the battle for the play-offs was unpredictable, with teams like Bolton Wanderers, Bradford City, and Reading all fighting for a top-six finish until the very end.


Follow the Action with LiveScore

At LiveScore, you can follow all the League One scores each round. We update them in real-time, ensuring you are always informed. Before each match on the fixtures list, you can check multiple statistics and data points to help you predict the outcome. This includes head-to-head records, goal difference, recent form, and injury news.


Even if you cannot watch a particular game, our results page provides post-match highlights covering key attacks and goals. You can also check detailed stats for both teams, including ball possession, shots on goal, and goalkeeper saves.


FAQ on League One


Which player has scored the most goals in a single League One season?

Many players in the history of this league have scored over 30 goals in a season. In recent times, Jonson Clarke-Harris's 2020/21 campaign was particularly impressive, as he ended the season with 31 goals.


How many teams are there in League One?

There are 24 teams in total. Each year, three teams earn promotion to the Championship, while four teams are relegated to League Two.


For more information about League One, see our pages on team stats and player stats

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