The Heavy Hitters - Can Anyone Stop the Title Charge?! - League One Preview

Can anyone stop Cardiff City's title charge? And how will the new investment impact Lincoln City's EFL League One promotion push?

Welcome back to the League One Lowdown! In our first duo show of 2026, Callum is back to preview a massive round of League One fixtures. We are diving deep into the data, the xG tables, and the latest transfer news to give you the ultimate League One betting and prediction guide.

🔥 In This Episode:

We break down the five biggest talking points in League One this weekend:

Wigan Athletic vs Bolton Wanderers: We look at this massive local derby. According to the expected goals (xG) table, one of these teams should be top of League One, while the other is vastly underperforming. Can Bolton turn their form around to stay in the automatic promotion hunt?

Bradford City vs Cardiff City: The League One table toppers travel to Valley Parade. We discuss if Cardiff are "lucky" to be leaders, the transfer embargo rumours, and if Bradford’s home record can halt the Welsh side.

Peterborough United vs Plymouth Argyle: Luke Williams has transformed Posh from relegation candidates to dark horses for the playoffs. We analyse their chances against a Plymouth side trying to build momentum in the third tier.

Luton Town vs Lincoln City: Huge off-field news for the Imps as Ron Fowler is set to become chairman with massive investment. Can Jack Wilshere’s inconsistent Luton side stop the League One form team?

Huddersfield Town vs Burton Albion: A critical look at Huddersfield's "Ultimate Team" recruitment strategy versus the reality of League One football. Plus, we predict if Burton can finally end their goal drought.

⚡ Rapid Fire League One Predictions:

We also rattle through the remaining League One fixtures, including:

Exeter City vs Stevenage

Northampton Town vs Wycombe Wanderers

Mansfield Town vs Port Vale (Reaction to the John Brady appointment)

Barnsley vs Blackpool

Leyton Orient vs Reading

Stockport County vs Rotherham United

AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster Rovers (and their bizarre transfer strategy)

📊 The Prediction League: Callum is currently 8 points ahead in the Lowdown standings. Is this the week the gap closes?

💬 Get Involved: Who is your pick for the League One title? Do you agree that Cardiff are overperforming? Let us know your score predictions in the comments below!

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Predictions Recap 2:10
Wigan Athletic vs Bolton Wanderers 3:15
Bradford City vs Cardiff City 7:03
Peterborough United vs Plymouth Argyle 17:05
Luton Town vs Lincoln City 20:23
Burton Albion vs Huddersfield Town 27:24
Exeter City vs Stevenage 33:38
Northampton Town vs Wycombe Wanderers 34:29
Mansfield Town vs Port Vale 35:40
Barnsley vs Blackpool 37:17
Leyton Orient vs Reading 38:37
Stockport County vs Rotherham United 40:37
AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster Rovers 43:07