Birmingham City have won the title, so now the focus goes to second place, where Wrexham and Wycombe are fighting for second place, and neither team is really looking too secure currently.
So, with Birmingham's year done, we can just jump straight into the race for second place, and things are certainly getting very interesting.
On Good Friday, it was Wycombe who sat in second place, and from a position of strength, but League One is never simple now, is it? So, who sits in second place currently?
Well, it is now Wrexham, given they won at the weekend. Going away to Blackpool is not the nicest fixture on Easter Monday, but getting three points is huge, and the Red Dragons are sitting in a position of real strength, and the odds represent this (4/11).
That is without even considering Wycombe, who were absolutely battered on Monday by Charlton, who rocked up at Adams Park and didn't snatch three points, but rather grabbed them, and took them with dominance, scoring four goals in the process.
There is now a two-point gap between the teams, and both have the same goal difference, meaning things may get even more interesting in the couple of games.
Results over the weekend confirmed that Charlton and Stockport have secured their play-off places. So, their promotion odds have begun to shorten further than they were already, and you can find them both at 2/1.
Leyton Orient are sitting in sixth place currently, and they are very much deserving of that after their recent fantastic run. Around the Christmas period, the O's were on a fantastic run, but a brief drop in form saw them slip from the play-off picture. However, they have been superb again recently, winning their last four games in a row.
Then, we have Reading in seventh, who let their place in the play-offs slip on Friday with a loss to Lincoln City. The Royals returned to winning ways on Monday, with a 5-1 win against Mansfield, but it may be too late.
Both teams sit on 72 points, but with the O's holding the last place in the play-offs, the ball is truly in their court. However, a game against Wycombe is next up for the London-based outfit, so it may be Reading's to lose, and this is why the odds are so tight, with both around evens in the top 6 race.
Bolton could potentially sneak in, but they require both teams to lose their games, whilst the Whites win their final two. In other words, they are as good as done.
Below, we have collected the top teams - aside from the big favourites - and their respective odds to finish top 6 in the 2024/25 League One season.
💻 Operator | 👔 Team | 📊 Odds | 👉 Visit Bookie |
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![]() | Leyton Orient | 1/1 | Place Bet |
![]() | Reading | 1/1 | Place Bet |
Things are certainly getting a bit tense at the bottom of League One, and after this weekend, things are only getting more interesting, which is a positive for us.
Cambridge United won on Good Friday against Huddersfield Town, which has kept their safety hopes alive. However, a loss on Monday has certainly not helped things. The U's are certainly on the brink of the drop, given they need five points minimum to stay up, meaning they must win both of their final games, which the odds represent.
A win for Crawley against Exeter has massively boosted their chances of survival, with them only being three points away from the two teams looking for safety. However, you would look at their upcoming fixtures with a lot of hope.
Sitting above them is Bristol Rovers, who have recently dragged themselves into the dogfight. Another loss this weekend has got the club worried about the drop, and with two difficult games left, it is not looking good.
Currently outside the relegation zone is Burton Albion, who I have been interested in for a few months now. The Brewers also have a game in hand on the teams below them, which could shake things up massively.
Below, we have collected the top four teams and their respective odds to be relegated in the 2024/25 League One season.
💻 Operator | 👔 Team | 📊 Odds | 👉 Visit Bookie |
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![]() | Cambridge | 1/500 | Place Bet |
![]() | Crawley | 1/33 | Place Bet |
![]() | Bristol Rovers | 1/4 | Place Bet |
![]() | Burton Albion | 7/2 | Place Bet |
Ben is an accredited football journalist who follows anything from League One to Serie A, also working for the likes of SempreMilan and Total Italian Football. As an avid punter, he has become the master tester at BettingLounge, refusing to take bookies by their words when it comes to withdrawal times and much more.