League Two Promotion Odds and Predictions: Can MK Dons Redeem Themselves After Last Season’s Disappointment? – SCCG Management

Fahad Umar
June 29, 2025
4:24 pm

As the only fully professional football league left in the UK, League Two is known for its unpredictability and excitement, with numerous teams vying for promotion each season.

Since four teams move up to League One, it’s no surprise that bookmakers have several contenders pegged for promotion. We’ll examine some of these teams in more detail as we review the current League Two promotion odds, with over a month until the 2025-26 season begins.

Current League Two Promotion Odds

Chesterfield

Gillingham

Notts County

Bristol Rovers

Colchester

Milton Keynes Dons

The odds for promotion show MK Dons as the top favorites with 10/11 odds, which is quite surprising. After finishing 19th last season, they face a significant leap to achieve promotion.

Despite past struggles, MK Dons have the league’s largest budget and were favorites last season too. They’ve made some signings and hired Paul Warne as their new head coach. Warne has a track record of securing promotions and managing in the Championship, potentially making a big difference for MK Dons this season.

Walsall

Walsall nearly achieved promotion last season but fell short. They finished fourth in the regular season, just one point shy of Bradford, who earned the last direct promotion spot.

Walsall reached the playoff final, losing 1-0 to AFC Wimbledon at Wembley after a stoppage-time goal in the first half. Despite a strong season, their promotion dreams weren’t realized, but at 10/3, betting on them this season is seen as a valuable choice.

Cambridge

Interestingly, none of the relegated teams are major favorites to return to League One immediately. According to the latest odds, Cambridge and Bristol City lead over the other relegated teams.

Cambridge ended last season 23rd in League One, but their form improved from February after reappointing Neil Harris as their head coach. With Harris in charge, Cambridge is an intriguing promotion option at 4/1 odds.

Our Verdict on EFL League Two Promotion

With numerous teams aiming for promotion this season, odds may frequently change, even pre-season.

We can anticipate MK Dons performing better and potentially achieving promotion, but our pick would be Walsall.

Walsall’s near-promotion experience from last season might give them the edge this time. They offer good value odds as they aren’t among the top favorites for League Two promotion.