Newport County v Oldham prediction
Team pages: Newport County · Oldham · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Newport County v Oldham, League Two on Sat, 19 Dec 2026 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 Oldham in League Two on Saturday 19 December (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.
Nine of Oldham’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in eight of Oldham’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Oldham have no wins, one draw and six defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.14 points per game, scoring 0.86 and conceding 2.14. Oldham have scored 13 goals, the 12th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Oldham have conceded 14 goals, the 11th-most of the 24 clubs.
Newport County (11th) and Oldham (19th) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Newport County the stronger side, 93 rating points above Oldham (Newport County 1473, Oldham 1380, after at least 231 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 25 April 2026, finished Newport County 3–2 Oldham.
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 Oldham XI (4-2-3-1): M. Hudson, J. Robson, D. Daniels, G. Scott-Morriss, E. Monthe, O. Norburn, K. Appiah-Forson, K. Drummond, F. Fawunmi, T. Pett, C. Kavanagh — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Calum Kavanagh (4.6 per match over 11 appearances, five goals and four assists) and Jamie Robson (4.5 per match over 11 appearances, two goals and two assists) have been Oldham’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Oldham (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Calum Kavanagh averages 3.2 shots per 90 over 806 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances. Jamie Robson averages 2.0 tackles per 90 over 997 minutes, with a tackle in nine 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 3 · draws 1 · Oldham 2 · 3.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Newport County 2W 3D 0L · Oldham 1W 1D 3L
Newport County v Oldham (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 19 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 | Oldham for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.75 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.25 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.25 for · 3.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.5 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.25 for · 13.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 15.88 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.25 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.13 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.88 for · 15 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.38 for · 11.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.88 for · 2.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 0.88 for · 2 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 |
Oldham
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Fondop-Talum n 8 | 49 | 3.2 | 1.8 | — |
| E. Nevitt n 8 | 31.5 | 3.2 | 1.1 | — |
| Thomas Daniel Hill n 8 | 52.6 | 2.8 | 0.6 | — |
| Kai Payne n 8 | 37.1 | 2.1 | 0 | — |
| L. Temple n 8 | 37.9 | 1.8 | 1.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Kavanagh n 8 | 75.6 | 3.4 | 1 |
| M. Fondop-Talum n 8 | 49 | 3.4 | 1.1 |
| F. Fawunmi n 8 | 60.8 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| K. Drummond n 8 | 72.9 | 2 | 0.6 |
| G. Scott-Morriss n 8 | 84.6 | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Kavanagh n 8 | 75.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| F. Fawunmi n 8 | 60.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| J. Robson n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Thomas Daniel Hill n 8 | 52.6 | 0 | 0.4 |
| J. Hawkes n 8 | 51.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Daniel Hill n 8 | 52.6 | 2.6 |
| K. Drummond n 8 | 72.9 | 2.5 |
| N. Chilvers n 8 | 48.8 | 2.3 |
| W. Sutton n 8 | 79.6 | 2 |
| L. Temple n 8 | 37.9 | 1.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Hudson n 8 | 90 | 1.9 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Newport County v Oldham — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-04-25 Newport County 3–2 Oldham
- 2025-11-22 Oldham 3–0 Newport County
- 2023-11-04 Newport County 2–0 Oldham
- 2022-02-12 Newport County 3–3 Oldham
- 2021-08-07 Oldham 0–1 Newport County
- 2021-01-23 Oldham 3–2 Newport County
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Newport County and Oldham?
- In their last 6 meetings, Newport County won 3, Oldham won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Newport County and Oldham?
- Recent form — Newport County 2W 3D 0L; Oldham 1W 1D 3L.
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