Newport County v Northampton prediction
Team pages: Newport County · Northampton · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Newport County v Northampton, League Two on Sat, 13 Feb 2027 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Newport County host Northampton in League Two on Saturday 13 February (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Newport County are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Seven of Newport County’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in nine of Newport County’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Newport County have four wins, three draws and no defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 2.14 points per game, scoring 1.86 and conceding 1.00. Newport County have scored 14 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Newport County have conceded 13 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Four of Northampton’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (27%). Both teams scored in seven of Northampton’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Northampton have one win, two draws and five defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.63 points per game, scoring 0.75 and conceding 1.63. Northampton have scored six goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Northampton have conceded seven goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Newport County (11th) and Northampton (22nd) are four points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Newport County the stronger side, 17 rating points above Northampton (Newport County 1473, Northampton 1456, after at least 189 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 5 September 2026, finished Northampton 1–0 Newport County.
Team news
Predicted Newport County XI (4-2-3-1): J. Wright, L. Jenkins, K. Cameron, C. Norman, M. Jacob, C. Brennan, H. Biggins, M. Dibley-Dias, M. Adu-Poku, Y. Bamba, C. Doidge — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ciaran Brennan (4.5 per match over 12 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 0.3 key passes per 90 over 1078 minutes, with a key pass in two 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.
Predicted Northampton XI (4-4-2): Z. Jeacock, E. Moore, J. Guthrie, J. Maxwell, J. Donacien, J. O'Brien-Whitmarsh, T. Fornah, L. Evans, L. Briggs, N. Opoku, M. Warhurst — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Joseph Wormleighton (4.0 per match over nine appearances) and Jonathan Guthrie (3.7 per match over 10 appearances, one goal) have been Northampton’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Northampton (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Joseph Wormleighton averages 0.6 key passes per 90 over 693 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last nine appearances. Jonathan Guthrie averages 1.1 tackles per 90 over 909 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 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 · Rodney Parade
- Head-to-head (last 6): Newport County 1 · draws 1 · Northampton 4 · 1.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Newport County 2W 3D 0L · Northampton 2W 1D 2L
Newport County v Northampton (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 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Newport County for / against | Line | Northampton for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.75 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.75 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.25 for · 3.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.63 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.25 for · 13.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 10.38 for · 11.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.25 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.75 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.88 for · 15 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.38 for · 11 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.88 for · 2.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
Newport County
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Bamba n 8 | 51.6 | 2.6 | 1.5 | — |
| K. Etete n 8 | 34.9 | 2.6 | 2.3 | — |
| G. Garner n 8 | 18.6 | 2.4 | 0.6 | — |
| C. Evans n 8 | 72.9 | 2 | 0.8 | — |
| Alfie Merritt n 5 | 36.8 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Nyakuhwa n 8 | 23.3 | 2.4 | 1 |
| K. Etete n 8 | 34.9 | 2.3 | 1 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Alfie Merritt n 5 | 36.8 | 2 | 0.5 |
| C. Doidge n 8 | 68.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Nyakuhwa n 8 | 23.3 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Y. Bamba n 5 | 77.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| C. Doidge n 8 | 68.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Shaquille Gwengwe n 8 | 73 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Alfie Merritt n 5 | 36.8 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Dibley-Dias n 8 | 74.9 | 3.8 |
| C. Brennan n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| C. Evans n 8 | 72.9 | 3.2 |
| Alfie Merritt n 5 | 36.8 | 2.9 |
| Y. Bamba n 8 | 51.6 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Wright n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
Northampton
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. List n 8 | 35 | 3.2 | 2.9 | — |
| O. Dale n 8 | 66.6 | 2.4 | 1.7 | — |
| Matthew Warhurst n 8 | 52.6 | 2.1 | 1.3 | — |
| K. Simon-Swyer n 8 | 28.4 | 2 | 0.4 | — |
| J. Wormleighton n 8 | 82.1 | 1.8 | 1.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. Saunders n 8 | 56.5 | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| E. List n 8 | 35 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| O. Dale n 8 | 66.6 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| S. Hoskins n 8 | 33.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Matthew Warhurst n 8 | 52.6 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. O'Brien-Whitmarsh n 8 | 72.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| N. Opoku n 8 | 65.4 | 0.3 | 0 |
| E. List n 8 | 35 | 0.3 | 0 |
| O. Dale n 8 | 66.6 | 0 | 0.2 |
| L. Evans n 8 | 63.8 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Wormleighton n 8 | 82.1 | 3.7 |
| J. Donacien n 8 | 71.4 | 3 |
| S. Chambers n 5 | 46 | 2.3 |
| C. Lemonheigh-Evans n 8 | 62.9 | 2 |
| J. Maxwell n 8 | 69.9 | 1.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Z. Jeacock n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Newport County v Northampton — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-09-05 Northampton 1–0 Newport County
- 2023-04-07 Newport County 3–0 Northampton
- 2022-10-29 Northampton 1–1 Newport County
- 2022-02-08 Northampton 1–0 Newport County
- 2021-09-14 Newport County 0–1 Northampton
- 2019-09-14 Northampton 2–0 Newport County
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Newport County and Northampton?
- In their last 6 meetings, Newport County won 1, Northampton won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 1.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Newport County and Northampton?
- Recent form — Newport County 2W 3D 0L; Northampton 2W 1D 2L.
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