Swindon Town
- Swindon Town have won each of their last three League Two games and three of their last five.
- Ian Holloway took over as Swindon boss in October 2024 and the ex-Wolves and Crystal Palace boss has immediately put his stamp on the football that the club plays.
- His team is as direct as ever, but with more intensity and flexibility this time around, thanks to his tactical tweaks.
- Aaron Drinan is their talisman, netting 17 League Two goals in just 24 appearances this term, and he has scored four of Swindon’s last nine.
- Michael Craig has been the dynamic midfielder in the team’s 3-4-3 system, using his energy and ball-winning ability to fuel the team’s high-tempo style.
Newport County
- Newport County have won just one of their last five League Two matches.
- Newport County have a new boss in Christian Fuchs, who took over in November 2025 and has brought some stability.
- His team have been more patient in possession and tried to build from the back, but results have remained inconsistent.
- Newport have conceded 28 in 14 away League Two games.
Head-to-Head
- Swindon Town have won each of their last two meetings with Newport County in League Two.
- Four months ago, Swindon travelled to Newport County where Ian Holloway’s men won 1-0 in a fairly evenly fought game.
Key Players
- Aaron Drinan
- has netted 17 League Two goals in 24 appearances this term.
- has scored four of Swindon’s last nine in their run of five games.
- Michael Craig
- is the dynamic midfielder in the 3-4-3, using energy and ball-winning to fuel the high-tempo style.
- Michael Spellman
- has scored two goals in his last five games for Newport.
- Courtney Baker-Richardson
- is Newport’s leading scorer with 4 in 20 games and needs more support.
Betting Insights
- Swindon are available at 1.45 to win with Newport as big as 6.75 underdogs.
- The hosts have kept things pretty tight at home, conceding just 16 goals in 15 games.
- Swindon have scored six goals in their last two at the County Ground.
- Take Over 2.5 goals at 1.62, with Newport’s away defensive record a concern.
Prediction
- The clash of styles should favour the hosts, with Holloway’s team likely to press the life out of Newport’s attempts to play out from the back.
- Expect Swindon Town to claim all three points.
- A sensible bet: Swindon win and Over 2.5 goals.
