Tuesday's League One predictions including Bolton vs. Birmingham

Blackpool vs. Peterborough (Tuesday, 7.45pm)

Blackpool and Peterborough United square off at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday evening, with the visitors looking to move further away from the relegation zone in League One.

The Posh are currently 17th in the League One table, just four points clear of the relegation places on 37 points, while Blackpool are 11th on 44 points.

We say: Blackpool 1-1 Peterborough United

Peterborough have had an excellent week, and we think they will grab a point on the road against a Blackpool side that are difficult to beat, but have failed to win enough games to really be pushing for the playoffs.

Therefore, a draw feels like the most likely outcome in this one, particularly given Blackpool's reputation as the division's draw specialists.

> League One preview: Blackpool vs Peterborough

Bolton vs. Birmingham (Tuesday, 7.45pm)

Two promotion candidates face each other in League One on Tuesday evening, as Birmingham City travel to the Toughsheet Community Stadium to play Bolton Wanderers.

The Blues are the runaway leaders in the division, and they extended their lead at the top of the table with a 1-0 win at home to their nearest challengers, Wycombe Wanderers, at the weekend.

We say: Bolton Wanderers 0-1 Birmingham City

Birmingham are on a roll, and look like they are capable of beating anyone in League One at the moment.

Bolton have improved under Schumacher and will not be an easy test for the Blues, but we do expect the visitors to edge past them in this match.

> League One preview: Bolton vs Birmingham

Cambridge vs. Stevenage (Tuesday, 7.45pm)

Cambridge United host Stevenage at the Cledara Abbey Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to continue their bright start under new boss Neil Harris.

The U's are currently six points adrift of safety in the League One table, but two wins out of two under Harris has the club believing that they can stay in the division.

We say: Cambridge United 1-0 Stevenage

The hosts have made a brilliant start to life under Harris, and we think they will get another win on Tuesday evening.

Stevenage have fallen off in recent weeks, and they are a side that struggles to score goals, so this is a good time for the hosts to face them.

> League One preview: Cambridge vs Stevenage

Charlton vs. Barnsley (Tuesday, 7.45pm)

A key battle in the fight for top-six spots in the League One table will take place at The Valley on Tuesday, as Charlton Athletic host Barnsley.

The hosts sit sixth and two points ahead of the chasing pack thanks to a dramatic victory at the weekend, while their visitors have moved within four points of the playoff spots with three straight wins.

We say: Charlton Athletic 2-1 Barnsley

Both sides have hit their strides in the League One playoff race, albeit with weekend victories having not been convincing for either.

We anticipate a tight contest between two teams boasting plenty of quality and would not be surprised to see the points shared, with the Addicks boasting a strong home record and only Birmingham City topping the visitors' tally of 31 points on the road.

> League One preview: Charlton vs Barnsley

Huddersfield vs. Wrexham (Tuesday, 7.45pm)

Separated by four points in the top six of the League One table, Huddersfield Town and Wrexham will do battle at the John Smith's Stadium on Saturday.

The visitors moved within two points of the automatic promotion spots at the weekend, while their hosts sit fifth after a return to winning ways.

We say: Huddersfield Town 2-2 Wrexham

With renewed confidence from a return to winning ways at the weekend, Huddersfield Town do have the tools to cause Wrexham problems with home advantage and could overcome their extensive injury issues to at least share the points.

> League One preview: Huddersfield vs Wrexham

Lincoln vs. Crawley (Tuesday, 7.45pm)

Crawley Town's bid to escape the League One relegation zone will continue on Tuesday night, when they make the trip to Sincil Bank Stadium to tackle Lincoln City.

The visitors are currently 23rd in the League One table, six points from the safety of 20th spot, while Lincoln are 13th, 10 points above the relegation zone entering the latter stages of the campaign.

We say: Lincoln City 1-1 Crawley Town

Both sides will enter this match in disappointing form, and we are struggling to back either with any real confidence; Lincoln have home advantage and are higher up the division, but we can see Crawley claiming a valuable point on Tuesday night.

> League One preview: Lincoln vs Crawley

Mansfield vs. Wigan (Tuesday, 7.45pm)

Two bottom-half teams in danger of being dragged into a relegation battle will lock horns in League One on Tuesday night, with Wigan Athletic, who have sacked their manager Shaun Maloney, heading to Mansfield Town.

Mansfield are currently 16th in the League One table, picking up 39 points from their 33 league matches, while Wigan are on the same points in 15th, ahead of their rivals in this contest due to their superior goal difference.

We say: Mansfield Town 0-1 Wigan Athletic

Wigan have posted five away victories in League One this season, and they will be coming up against a Mansfield team that have lost eight times on home soil in the division this term - it would not be a shock to see a draw here, but we have a feeling that Wigan will shade this game.

> League One preview: Mansfield vs Wigan

Northampton vs. Stockport (Tuesday, 7.45pm)

Promotion hopefuls Stockport County will be bidding to make it successive victories in the third tier of English football when they continue their League One campaign with a clash against relegation-threatened Northampton Town on Tuesday night.

Stockport are fourth in the League One table, four points behind second-placed Wycombe Wanderers, while Northampton occupy 18th, just four points outside of the relegation zone.

We say: Northampton Town 1-2 Stockport County

Stockport need to keep winning to stay in the picture when it comes to the automatic promotion spots, and we are backing them to secure another three points on Tuesday against a Northampton side that are dangerously close to the relegation zone.

> League One preview: Northampton vs Stockport

Rotherham vs. Leyton Orient (Tuesday, 7.45pm)

Leyton Orient will aim to get their League One playoff push back on track when they take on middling Rotherham United on Tuesday.

The hosts are 14th in the table with 41 points from 33 games, while the visitors are eighth in the standings, three points outside the playoff spots.

We say: Rotherham United 1-1 Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient will be favourites to win, but given their recent struggles, we believe the hosts will secure a draw here.

> League One preview: Rotherham vs Leyton Orient

Shrewsbury vs. Bristol Rovers (Tuesday, 7.45pm)

Two teams battling at the bottom of the League One standings will clash on Tuesday, as foot of the table Shrewsbury Town take on Bristol Rovers.

The hosts are 24th with 27 points from 34 games, while the visitors are one spot above the drop zone in 20th with 35 points from 33 matches.

We say: Shrewsbury Town 0-1 Bristol Rovers

Both teams are enduring difficult losing streaks heading into this one, but with the visitors enjoying a strong recent record against the Shrews, we expect a victory for the Gas.

> League One preview: Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers

Wycombe vs. Burton Albion (Tuesday, 8.00pm)

Wycombe Wanderers will be bidding to return to winning ways in League One when they host Burton Albion on Tuesday night.

The Chairboys lost Saturday's top-two battle against Birmingham City, going down 1-0 to the Blues, while Burton will enter the contest off the back of a 1-1 draw with Mansfield Town, which made it seven points from their last three League One fixtures.

We say: Wycombe Wanderers 2-1 Burton Albion

Burton are in a good place entering this match, and there is enough quality in their squad to claim a positive result on Tuesday night. However, we are expecting a talented Wycombe outfit to navigate their way to a hugely important three points.

> League One preview: Wycombe vs Burton Albion

Reading vs. Exeter (Tuesday, 8.00pm)

Two teams at opposing ends of the League One table will come together on Tuesday as playoff-hunting Reading host relegation-threatened Exeter City.

The hosts are ninth in the table with 53 points, three points outside the playoff places, while the visitors are 19th with 36 points, three above the drop zone.

We say: Reading 2-0 Exeter City

Reading may have struggled in their recent matches, but the hosts will be strong favourites against relegation battling Exeter, and we expect the Royals to win this one.

> League One preview: Reading vs Exeter

Written by

Ben Sully