Cheltenham Town
- Cheltenham Town sit 8th in League Two 2026-2027 with 15 points from 11 games and look to have built a solid enough platform with two wins and three defeats from their last five matches.
- The Robins, who have won three, drawn one and lost one at home in League Two 2026-2027, have made it difficult for visitors to the Completely-Suzuki Stadium to have a good day this term.
Newport County FC
- Newport County FC are yet to win away from home in League Two 2026-2027 (D2, L3).
- Hayden Mullins took over the reins on 31 July 2026 and has moulded a solid unit that currently occupy 11th spot in the table with 14 points from 11 matches, three places behind Cheltenham.
- Newport come into this game unbeaten in two after beating Colchester United 1-0 at home and drawing 1-1 with York City FC in midweek.
Overview
- Cheltenham Town have won five of the last five head-to-head meetings between the sides.
- Cheltenham have won two of their last three home matches.
- The Robins can still swoop in and snatch the spoils
Players to watch
- Newport's Shaquille Gwengwe has 5 goals in 8 League Two matches this season, making him the Exiles' most likely goal scorer in this fixture.
- However, Cheltenham Town's Charlie McCann has hit seven in eight, so the sharpshooter looks the best value pick for anytime goalscorer wagering.
- However, George Miller has bagged two goals in Cheltenham's last five games to offer a secondary strike option that should appeal to those looking for an anytime goalscorer wagering option.
Odds & market pointers
- Steve Cotterill's team are the slight favourites at 2.32 to beat 2.92 Newport County FC with the draw coming in at 3.4, which is a touch surprising given the Exiles' superior recent form.
- The hosts have conceded just eight goals in five home league games, which tells you they are well-drilled and tough to break through at Whaddon Road.
Short take
- While Cheltenham's head-to-head advantage and home field advantage means the hosts are more likely to win this game, Newport's slightly better recent form, which has seen the Exiles pick up two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five, suggests this will be a close game rather than a stroll.
- A more positive and higher-tempo style has been evident since Mullins took over, which could lead to an intriguing game of pressing against structure on Saturday.
