Newport County - Shrewsbury
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Newport County take on Shrewsbury in League Two at Rodney Parade on 29 December 2026.
The most recent match for Newport County was a 0-1 defeat against Cheltenham, preceded by a 2-2 draw with Rotherham.
The most recent match for Shrewsbury was a 2-1 win over Everton U21 (EFL Trophy), preceded by a 3-3 draw with Rotherham.
The numbers favour Shrewsbury, with 18 points and 20 goals conceded in 13 matches, against 15 points and 16 goals conceded in 13 matches for Newport County.
The record over the 4 previous meetings: one win for Newport County, 2 wins for Shrewsbury and one draw. See every meeting between Newport County and Shrewsbury.
Our algorithm predicts Newport County to win, with a probability of 53%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
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Clean sheets
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League Two
Stadion
table 2026
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
Salford City
|
28 |
Barnet
|
22 |
Cheltenham
|
21 |
Crewe
|
21 |
York
|
20 |
Walsall
|
19 |
Chesterfield
|
19 |
Exeter City
|
19 |
Accrington ST
|
18 |
Shrewsbury
|
18 |
Grimsby
|
17 |
Gillingham
|
17 |
Tranmere
|
16 |
Swindon Town
|
16 |
Bristol Rovers
|
16 |
Newport County
|
15 |
Rochdale
|
15 |
Fleetwood Town
|
14 |
Northampton
|
13 |
Oldham
|
12 |
Colchester
|
12 |
Rotherham
|
12 |
Port Vale
|
12 |
Crawley Town
|
6 |
Possible line-up
Newport County — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Newport County — Formation: 4-2-3-1