Crewe v Newport County prediction
Team pages: Crewe · Newport County · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Crewe v Newport County, League Two on Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Crewe host Newport County in League Two on Saturday 14 November (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Newport County are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions. Newport County are unbeaten in the last five meetings with Crewe.
Form and the table
Five of Crewe’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in nine of Crewe’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Crewe have four wins, four draws and no defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 2.00 points per game, scoring 1.63 and conceding 1.00. Crewe have scored 15 goals, the 11th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Crewe have conceded 11 goals, the fifth-fewest of the 24 clubs.
Eight of Newport County’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in 10 of Newport County’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Newport County have one win, four draws and three defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.88 points per game, scoring 1.13 and conceding 1.50. Newport County have scored 16 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Newport County have conceded 15 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Crewe (third) and Newport County (12th) are six points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Crewe the stronger side, 70 rating points above Newport County (Crewe 1528, Newport County 1458, after at least 328 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 29 December 2025, finished Newport County 2–0 Crewe.
Team news
Predicted Crewe XI (4-2-3-1): T. Booth, L. Offord, L. Billington, J. Stephenson, K. Ure, J. White, J. Tabiner, J. Gibson, M. Holíček, O. Lunt, J. March — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jordan Gibson (4.3 per match over 14 appearances, five goals and one assist) and Joshua March (3.9 per match over 13 appearances, three goals and two assists) have been Crewe’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Crewe (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jordan Gibson averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 877 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Joshua March averages 1.6 shots per 90 over 1157 minutes, with a shot in six of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Newport County XI (3-4-1-2): J. Wright, L. Jenkins, K. Cameron, C. Norman, C. Brennan, M. Dibley-Dias, H. Biggins, M. Adu-Poku, S. Gwengwe, C. Doidge, G. Garner — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ciaran Brennan (4.6 per match over 13 appearances, one assist) and Y. Bamba (4.1 per match over five appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Newport County’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Newport County (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Ciaran Brennan averages 0.4 key passes per 90 over 1168 minutes, with a key pass in three of the last 10 appearances. Y. Bamba averages 0.5 key passes per 90 over 388 minutes, with a key pass in two of the last five appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League Two · Alexandra Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Crewe 1 · draws 2 · Newport County 3 · 3.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Crewe 3W 1D 1L · Newport County 2W 3D 0L
Crewe v Newport County (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 20 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Crewe for / against | Line | Newport County for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.88 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.5 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.5 for · 2.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11 for · 16.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.25 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.38 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.5 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.25 for · 12.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.5 for · 15.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.63 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.63 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
Crewe
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Thibaut n 8 | 40.9 | 2.8 | 2.5 | — |
| O. Lunt n 8 | 62.5 | 2.7 | 2.5 | — |
| Calum Agius n 8 | 41.9 | 2.4 | 0 | — |
| C. Thomas n 8 | 30.6 | 2.2 | 0.4 | — |
| J. White n 8 | 69.9 | 1.9 | 1.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Gibson n 8 | 61.5 | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| C. McNeill n 8 | 31.1 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| Calum Agius n 8 | 41.9 | 1.6 | 0.3 |
| J. March n 8 | 90 | 1.3 | 0.1 |
| J. Lankester n 8 | 61 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Gibson n 8 | 61.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| L. Moore n 8 | 25 | 0.5 | 0 |
| J. Lankester n 8 | 61 | 0.4 | 0 |
| J. March n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 |
| J. Tabiner n 8 | 68.4 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Thomas n 8 | 30.6 | 3.7 |
| R. Hutchinson n 8 | 66.8 | 3.2 |
| Kyle Ure n 8 | 62.8 | 3.2 |
| Stan Dancey n 6 | 48.8 | 2.5 |
| O. Lunt n 8 | 62.5 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Booth n 8 | 90 | 3.2 |
Newport County
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Etete n 8 | 32 | 3.5 | 3.5 | — |
| Y. Bamba n 8 | 46.5 | 2.2 | 1.5 | — |
| G. Garner n 8 | 20.5 | 2.2 | 1.1 | — |
| C. Evans n 8 | 72.9 | 2 | 0.8 | — |
| Alfie Merritt n 6 | 38.2 | 2 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Etete n 8 | 32 | 2.8 | 1.1 |
| T. Nyakuhwa n 8 | 23.3 | 2.4 | 1 |
| C. Doidge n 8 | 68.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| M. Adu-Poku n 8 | 50.4 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| M. Smith n 8 | 18.3 | 1.8 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Nyakuhwa n 8 | 23.3 | 0.5 | 1 |
| C. Doidge n 8 | 68.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Shaquille Gwengwe n 8 | 73 | 0.5 | 0 |
| G. Garner n 8 | 20.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Alfie Merritt n 6 | 38.2 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Dibley-Dias n 8 | 83.1 | 3.5 |
| C. Evans n 8 | 72.9 | 3.2 |
| C. Brennan n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
| Alfie Merritt n 6 | 38.2 | 3.1 |
| M. Smith n 8 | 18.3 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Wright n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Crewe v Newport County — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-12-29 Newport County 2–0 Crewe
- 2025-12-10 Crewe 2–2 Newport County
- 2025-02-08 Crewe 0–3 Newport County
- 2024-09-28 Newport County 2–1 Crewe
- 2023-12-29 Newport County 1–1 Crewe
- 2023-08-15 Crewe 4–2 Newport County
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Crewe and Newport County?
- In their last 6 meetings, Crewe won 1, Newport County won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Crewe and Newport County?
- Recent form — Crewe 3W 1D 1L; Newport County 2W 3D 0L.
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