The League One season is proving incredibly close at the top of the table, with only a few points separating the numerous sides vying for promotion to the Championship.
Meanwhile, a handful of clubs remain in risk of relegation at the bottom of the third level.
Teams will be expecting that home support will play an important part in accomplishing their respective goals for 2025/26.
Luton Town, which is relocating away from Kenilworth Road, is one of the division’s teams aiming to expand its stadium capacity.
The Hatters announced earlier this year that they will relocate to Power Court, expanding its capacity to 25,000.
The team hopes to finish the project in time for the opening game of the 2028/29 season.
Here we look at the 15 biggest stadiums in the division amid Luton Town’s intentions to replace Kenilworth Road with this 25,000-seater arena. All data sourced from Football arena Map.
15Sincil Bank – Lincoln City
Lincoln City finished 11th in League One last season, 17 points behind sixth-place Leyton Orient.
However, after a solid start to the campaign under Michael Skubala, supporters are expecting for a prolonged promotion push into 2026.
With a capacity of 10,669, the Imps’ stadium is the 15th largest in the division, only ahead of Luton Town, so finishing in the top six would be quite an achievement.
14Edgeley Park – Stockport County
Last year, Stockport County were promotion hopefuls, but a play-off semi-final loss to Charlton Athletic cost them a place in the Championship.
Dave Challinor’s team, who play at Edgeley Park, which has a capacity of 10,852, will be looking to go one step further and gain promotion to the second division.
13New York Stadium – Rotherham United
Rotherham United was in the Championship as recently as 2024, but its aspirations to return to the level were unsuccessful last season.
The New York Stadium has a capacity of 12,021, ranking 13th among the 24 clubs in League One this season.
12London Road – Peterborough United
Peterborough United’s most recent foray into the Championship was in 2022, but their current form puts them at risk of relegation to League Two in 2026.
London Road has a capacity of 14,319, making it the division’s 12th largest ground, hence relegation would be a dismal outcome for their campaign.
11The Eco-Power Stadium – Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers have returned to League One after winning League Two last season, and they will be hoping to stay there for more than a year.
The Keepmoat Stadium has a capacity of 15,231 people, making it the 11th largest stadium in League One.
10Bloomfield Road – Blackpool
Bloomfield Road has hosted Premier League football as recently as 2011, and Championship games as far back as 2023.
The Seasiders’ home pitch can accommodate up to 17,338 fans, placing it among the top ten stadium sizes in League One this season.
9Home Park – Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle have returned to League One after being relegated the previous season, and they may face relegation again in 2026.
Regardless, Home Park is ranked eighth in the division for ground size, with a capacity of 17,441.
8Vale Park – Port Vale
Port Vale, who were promoted from the fourth division last season, are also at risk of relegation to League Two in the early stages of the season.
Their home stadium, Vale Park, has a capacity of 19,052, making it the division’s largest ground under 20,000.
7Oakwell – Barnsley
Oakwell Stadium is then the smallest stadium in League One with a capacity of more than 20,000, with the Tykes able to accommodate 23,009 fans.
The Yorkshire side will be looking to compete for promotion to the Championship in 2026.
6Select Car Leasing Stadium – Reading
eading has had a difficult few years, but they are now emerging from their financial problems under new owner Rob Couhig.
The Royals also have the sixth largest stadium in League One, with a capacity of 24,161 people during home games.
5The John Smith’s Stadium – Huddersfield Town
The John Smith’s Stadium was erected in the 1990s, and construction was completed in 1998 with the North Stand.
That increased the capacity of the Terriers’ home stadium to 24,500.
4Valley Parade – Bradford City
Bradford City are back in League One after being promoted from League Two last season, and they have had a good start at this level again.
The Bantams have one of the largest stadiums in the third division, capable of accommodating 25,136 fans during home games.
3DW Stadium – Wigan Athletic
The DW Stadium has hosted Premier League football since 2013, as well as Championship football in recent years, with relegation to League One expected in 2023.
The Latics have faced their own challenges off the pitch over the years, but their home stadium, which seats 25,138, remains a source of pride.
Bolton Wanderers competed in the Premier League as recently as 2012 and the Championship in 2019.
The Whites are hoping to be in contention for promotion back to the second tier this season, especially as their stadium is the second largest in the division, seating 28,723.
1Cardiff City Stadium – Cardiff City
This season, Cardiff City leads League One in stadium size, with a capacity of 33,280.
The Bluebirds were relegated to the third level last season, therefore they will be attempting to hang onto this championship for just one year, with their sights set on promotion to the Championship.
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