Newport County v Walsall prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Newport County v Walsall, League Two on Tue, 01 Dec 2026 19:45 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Newport County host Walsall in League Two on Tuesday 1 December (kick-off 19:45 UK).
The key numbers
Newport County are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions. Walsall are unbeaten in their last 13 matches in all competitions. Walsall have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
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%). 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 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.
Five of Walsall’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in six of Walsall’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). Away from home, Walsall have two wins, five draws and one defeat in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.00. Walsall have scored 16 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Walsall have conceded seven goals, the second-fewest of the 24 clubs.
Newport County (12th) and Walsall (fourth) are four points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Walsall the stronger side, 59 rating points above Newport County (Walsall 1517, Newport County 1458, after at least 326 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Walsall are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Newport County. The most recent meeting, on 21 March 2026, finished Walsall 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, M. Dibley-Dias, H. Biggins, M. Adu-Poku, S. Gwengwe, C. Doidge — 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.
Predicted Walsall XI (4-2-3-1): J. Ward, J. Connolly, M. Hancock, D. Skura, E. Ahui, R. Smith, I. Moore, S. Sprangler, L. Simper, C. Clarke, A. Pressley — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Aaron Pressley (4.7 per match over 12 appearances, eight goals) and Jed Ward (4.6 per match over 13 appearances, one assist) have been Walsall’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Walsall (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Aaron Pressley averages 2.6 shots per 90 over 1006 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances. Jed Ward averages 4.6 saves per 90 over 1175 minutes, with two or more saves in eight 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 2 · Walsall 3 · 3.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Newport County 2W 3D 0L · Walsall 2W 3D 0L
Newport County v Walsall (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 21 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 | Newport County for / against | Line | Walsall for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.88 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.25 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.5 for · 2.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.25 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.25 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14.25 for · 15.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.5 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.38 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.5 for · 15.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.75 for · 12.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.63 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.13 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
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 |
Walsall
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Sprangler n 8 | 64.9 | 2.6 | 0.3 | — |
| Isaac Moore n 8 | 71.4 | 2.4 | 2 | — |
| A. Adomah n 8 | 27.9 | 2.4 | 1.2 | — |
| A. Evans n 8 | 39 | 2 | 1.4 | — |
| Courtney Clarke n 8 | 58.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taione Richard Evumena Sodje n 8 | 56.5 | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| A. Dallas n 8 | 36 | 2.8 | 1.3 |
| A. Pressley n 8 | 87.3 | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| L. Simper n 8 | 58.1 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| R. Smith n 8 | 79.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Pressley n 8 | 87.3 | 0.8 | 0 |
| A. Evans n 8 | 39 | 0 | 0.6 |
| A. Dallas n 8 | 36 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Taione Richard Evumena Sodje n 8 | 56.5 | 0.4 | 0 |
| R. Smith n 8 | 79.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Moore n 8 | 71.4 | 3.5 |
| C. Crew n 8 | 41 | 2.5 |
| J. Furlong n 8 | 37.5 | 2.1 |
| R. Smith n 8 | 79.8 | 2 |
| M. Hancock n 8 | 80.4 | 1.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Ward n 8 | 90 | 4.3 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Newport County v Walsall — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-03-21 Walsall 2–1 Newport County
- 2025-11-08 Newport County 2–4 Walsall
- 2025-04-21 Newport County 0–0 Walsall
- 2024-12-29 Walsall 2–0 Newport County
- 2024-02-10 Walsall 0–3 Newport County
- 2023-10-20 Newport County 3–3 Walsall
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Newport County and Walsall?
- In their last 6 meetings, Newport County won 1, Walsall won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Newport County and Walsall?
- Recent form — Newport County 2W 3D 0L; Walsall 2W 3D 0L.
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