Newport County FC
- Newport County FC, who have lost four of their last five (W1, D0) and are now 22nd in League Two, play Harrogate Town, who have lost three of their last five (W2, D0), on Saturday afternoon, in a clash of contrasting styles that could have significant consequences for both clubs’ survival hopes.
- Newport County have been a counter-attacking side for most of their time in the fourth tier, but Christian Fuchs, who took over in November 2025, has been attempting to introduce a more possession-based, patient model.
- Newport County FC have won 4 of their 21 home league games.
Harrogate Town
- Harrogate, on the other hand, have been solid, compact and set-piece focused since Simon Weaver took over at the end of 2009.
- The Sulphurites have improved their ability to transition quickly from defence to attack and are rarely beaten when they keep their structure.
- Harrogate Town have won two of their last three away league games.
Head-to-Head
Newport County FC have won two of the three head-to-heads in League Two 2025/2026.
Key Players
- Harrison Biggins has been a real threat for Newport County of late, scoring two of their three goals in their previous three fixtures.
- Michael Spellman has five goals in 32 League Two appearances this season.
- Jack Muldoon is the main man up front for Harrogate, also netting five times in 30 League Two games.
Betting Insights
Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.73 will be the main selection, with Over 2.5 goals at 1.95 coming in as a backup.
Prediction
We’re going for the home side to edge a high-scoring game with both teams finding the net, although the 2.26 price on the Exiles to win looks very attractive.
