Predictions for Football Combinations in League One for the Weekend of [9 August 2025]
Bolton Wanderers Suffer Early Season Defeat, While Luton Town Shines
The 2025-2026 League One season is off to an exciting start, with some teams showing promising form while others are still finding their footing.
In a disappointing start for Bolton Wanderers, they lost their first match of the season against Stockport County, 2-0. Despite strengthening their squad over the summer, the team was unable to secure a victory in their opening fixture. Stockport, who finished third last season, are aiming for promotion this year and are favored to win or draw against Wycombe Wanderers according to bookmakers.
Meanwhile, Luton Town have started the season strongly with two consecutive wins. They recently outperformed Peterborough United, including a 2-0 away win at Peterborough on August 9, 2025, where goals from Mads Andersen and Jordan Clark secured Luton's victory. Luton Town are the clear favorites to win League One this term, receiving parachute payments from the Premier League.
Peterborough United have struggled away recently, losing their last two matches. Their home performance shows a mixed record, with 3 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses in the last 10 home games. Luton Town are unbeaten in their last three meetings with Peterborough United, including the latest 2-0 away victory.
In other matches, Reading lost their first match of the season against Lincoln City, 2-0. However, they had plenty of possession but looked short on ideas in their last match. Reading will face Huddersfield Town at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday. Huddersfield, who beat Leyton Orient 3-0 in their last match, may dig in and bide their time before attempting to hit Reading on the break.
Leyton Orient, who were one of the top teams in League One last season, finishing sixth, have lost key players and lost their first match of the season against Huddersfield Town. Wycombe Wanderers, who were not far away from automatic promotion in the previous season, won their first match of the season against Northampton Town, 3-1.
Stockport County have risen from the National League to League One in three years. They will face Wycombe Wanderers in their next match. Stockport County are favored to win or draw according to bookmakers.
In summary, Luton Town currently shows stronger recent results and has an unbeaten run against Peterborough United in recent encounters, including the latest 2-0 away victory. Peterborough have shown more defensive fragility and inconsistency at home lately. Elsewhere, Reading and Huddersfield Town will face off at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday, while Bolton Wanderers will look to bounce back against Plymouth Argyle, who also lost their first match of the season against Barnsley.
- Despite the early season defeat, Bolton Wanderers are still aiming high, looking for a victory against Plymouth Argyle in their next match, who also suffered a loss against Barnsley.
- As the 2025-2026 season progresses, football analysts are focusing on the entertainment provided by the premier league, with Luton Town garnering attention for their strong recent form.
- Bookmakers favor Stockport County to win or draw against Wycombe Wanderers, who have also started the season strongly, winning their first match against Northampton Town.
- The resurgence of Stockport County from the National League to League One in just three years makes their upcoming matches a must-watch for sports enthusiasts, especially their battle against Wycombe Wanderers.
