Newport County v Salford City prediction

League Two · · Rodney Parade

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Newport County v Salford City, League Two on Tue, 09 Feb 2027 19:45 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Newport County host Salford City in League Two on Tuesday 9 February (kick-off 19:45 UK).

The key numbers

Salford City have scored in eight consecutive matches in all competitions. Newport County are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions. Salford City are unbeaten in their last eight 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.

Eight of Salford City’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in eight of Salford City’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Salford City have three wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.43 points per game, scoring 1.71 and conceding 1.71. Salford City have scored 17 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Salford City have conceded 11 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Newport County (11th) and Salford City (first) are eight points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Salford City the stronger side, 156 rating points above Newport County (Salford City 1629, Newport County 1473, after at least 329 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 1 September 2026, finished Salford City 2–1 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 Salford City XI (3-5-2): W. Norris, T. Allen, W. Aimson, D. Scarr, B. Sarpong-Wiredu, J. Powell, E. Bonds, J. Grant, K. Cesay, M. Langstaff, R. Graydon — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Joe Powell (5.0 per match over nine appearances, three goals and two assists) and Kelly N’Mai (4.1 per match over 10 appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Salford City’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Salford City (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Joe Powell averages 2.2 key passes per 90 over 736 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last nine appearances. Kelly N’Mai averages 1.8 key passes per 90 over 564 minutes, with a key pass 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 2 · draws 1 · Salford City 3 · 2.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Newport County 2W 3D 0L · Salford City 5W 0D 0L

Newport County v Salford City (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 18 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

0.75 / 2
Goals
against 0.75 / 0.75 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.25 / 7
Corners
against 3.63 / 4.5 · 1 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
3.25 / 4.75
Shots on target
against 3.38 / 2.63 · 0 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.88 / 1.63
Cards
against 2.88 / 2.25 · 5 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameNewport County for / againstLineSalford City for / against
Goals scored
0.75 for · 0.75 against n 8
2.5standard
2 for · 0.75 against n 8
Corners won
4.25 for · 3.63 against n 8
9.5standard
7 for · 4.5 against n 8
Shots
11.25 for · 13.13 against n 8
19.5standard
16.13 for · 11.5 against n 8
Shots on target
3.25 for · 3.38 against n 8
8.5standard
4.75 for · 2.63 against n 8
Fouls committed
12.75 for · 15 against n 8
21.5standard
9.25 for · 14.75 against n 8
Cards shown
1.88 for · 2.88 against n 8
3.5standard
1.63 for · 2.25 against n 8
Newport County
Newport County — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Y. Bamba n 851.6
2.46/2
1.54/2
—
G. Garner n 818.6
2.43/1
0.61/0
—
K. Etete n 834.9
2.34/2
2.33/2
—
C. Evans n 872.9
27/3
0.85/0
—
Alfie Merritt n 536.8
23/1
12/0
—
Newport County — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
T. Nyakuhwa n 823.3
2.43/1
12/0
K. Etete n 834.9
2.34/2
13/0
Lucas Pasquoto n 832.3
2.12/2
0.31/0
Alfie Merritt n 536.8
23/1
0.51/0
C. Doidge n 868.8
1.87/3
0.53/0
Newport County — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
T. Nyakuhwa n 823.3
0.51/0
12/0
Y. Bamba n 577.6
0.52/0
0.21/0
C. Doidge n 868.8
0.32/0
0.31/1
Shaquille Gwengwe n 873
0.52/1
00/0
Alfie Merritt n 536.8
00/0
0.51/0
Newport County — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Dibley-Dias n 874.9
3.88/6
C. Brennan n 890
3.58/8
C. Evans n 872.9
3.27/5
Alfie Merritt n 536.8
2.93/1
Y. Bamba n 851.6
25/3
Newport County — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. Wright n 890
2.66/5
Salford City
Salford City — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
B. Woodburn n 835.8
4.16/3
1.63/2
—
B. Sarpong-Wiredu n 867.5
26/3
2.37/3
—
E. Bonds n 870.4
1.97/3
1.65/3
—
K. N’Mai n 851.4
1.85/3
3.17/5
—
J. Powell n 879.5
1.47/2
1.88/2
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Salford City — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Langstaff n 887.5
2.37/6
15/1
K. N’Mai n 851.4
25/3
0.72/1
J. Powell n 879.5
1.87/4
13/3
K. Cesay n 863.3
1.84/4
0.42/0
J. Grant n 845.9
1.73/2
13/1
Salford City — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
J. Powell n 879.5
0.43/0
0.32/0
K. Cesay n 863.3
00/0
0.74/0
K. N’Mai n 851.4
0.42/0
0.21/0
M. Langstaff n 887.5
0.53/1
00/0
L. Molyneux n 884.5
0.11/0
0.43/0
Salford City — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
B. Woodburn n 835.8
3.14/4
E. Bonds n 870.4
36/6
N. Asiimwe n 824
2.83/1
K. N’Mai n 851.4
2.45/3
D. Udoh n 823.3
2.42/2
Salford City — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
W. Norris n 890
2.13/2

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Newport County v Salford City — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Newport CountyDWDWD
Last 5: 2W 3D 0L · 0.8 scored / 0.4 conceded per game
Salford CityWWWWW
Last 5: 5W 0D 0L · 2 scored / 0.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Newport County 2 · 1 draw · Salford City 3 · 2.5 goals/game
  • 2026-09-01 Salford City 2–1 Newport County
  • 2026-02-17 Salford City 1–3 Newport County
  • 2025-08-19 Newport County 0–1 Salford City
  • 2025-01-28 Salford City 1–1 Newport County
  • 2024-10-01 Newport County 3–1 Salford City
  • 2024-04-20 Newport County 0–1 Salford City
League standing · 2026/27
Newport County#11 pos14 pts11 pl+1 GD
Salford City#1 pos22 pts11 pl+6 GD
Goals per game
Newport County scored1.27
Salford City scored1.55
Newport County conceded1.18
Salford City conceded1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Newport County and Salford City?
In their last 6 meetings, Newport County won 2, Salford City won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Newport County and Salford City?
Recent form — Newport County 2W 3D 0L; Salford City 5W 0D 0L.

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