Salford City, Bristol Rovers & Barnet top League Two promotion odds, while Newport County, Cheltenham & Accrington face the drop.
Last updated:The 2026/27 Sky Bet League Two campaign promises another breathless season of EFL drama. With Salford City, Bristol Rovers, and Barnet tipped for promotion, and Newport County facing a tough relegation battle, bookmakers have set the stage. Expect 46 grueling games of unpredictable football as 24 clubs fight for survival and glory.
The Promotion Favourites
As we look ahead to the League Two 2026/27 campaign, the bookmakers have already priced up the leading contenders to secure promotion to League One. The top three sides tipped for success are:
- Salford City (5/4): Leading the pack, Salford City are the clear favourites to go up this term. Unsurprisingly, they are also the bookies’ top choice to win the league outright at 6/1.
- Bristol Rovers (15/8): Close behind are Bristol Rovers, who are heavily backed to climb the football pyramid and secure a promotion spot.
- Barnet (2/1): Rounding out the top three favourites for promotion are Barnet, who are showing strong potential to make the step up this season.
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The General Picture
The 2026/27 League Two season promises to be a cracking affair, with a mix of historic clubs and rising forces battling it out across the country. While sides like Port Vale and Chesterfield (both at 9/4 for promotion) and York (11/4) are also well in the mix for the top spots, this division is notoriously unpredictable. The gruelling 46-game schedule will test the depth and resilience of every squad, making the battle at both ends of the table a fascinating watch for punters and supporters alike.
The Relegation Candidates
Down at the bottom, the scrap for Football League survival looks grim for a few sides. The odds highlight three main candidates currently destined for the drop to the National League:
- Newport County (2/1): The Welsh outfit are currently the prime candidates for relegation, facing a massive uphill battle this season. Reflecting their bleak prospects, they also have the longest odds to win the league at 100/1.
- Cheltenham (3/1): It looks like a tough campaign ahead for Cheltenham, who are the second favourites to fall through the trapdoor and lose their Football League status.
- Accrington Stanley (7/2): Accrington Stanley find themselves heavily tipped for the drop zone, completing the trio of clubs most at risk of relegation this year.
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