Tranmere v Newport County prediction
Team pages: Tranmere · Newport County · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Tranmere v Newport County, League Two on Sat, 06 Feb 2027 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Tranmere host Newport County in League Two on Saturday 6 February (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Newport County are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions. Tranmere have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Six of Tranmere’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in nine of Tranmere’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Tranmere have two wins, five draws and one defeat in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 1.13. Tranmere have scored 14 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Tranmere have conceded 15 goals, the 10th-most (shared) 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 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.
Tranmere (17th) and Newport County (11th) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Newport County the stronger side, 29 rating points above Tranmere (Newport County 1458, Tranmere 1429, after at least 339 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Newport County are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Tranmere. The most recent meeting, on 29 August 2026, finished Newport County 2–2 Tranmere.
Team news
Predicted Tranmere XI (4-2-3-1): H. Male, J. Slater, J. Senior, N. Smith, B. Faulkner, T. Ince, W. Vaulks, C. Whitaker, T. Conlon, Z. Okoro, J. Ironside — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Bobby Faulkner (4.4 per match over 10 appearances, two goals and one assist) and Charlie Jay Whitaker (3.8 per match over 12 appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Tranmere’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Tranmere (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Bobby Faulkner averages 1.9 tackles per 90 over 749 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances. Charlie Jay Whitaker averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 945 minutes, with a key pass in seven 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 (4.5 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 · Prenton Park
- Head-to-head (last 6): Tranmere 3 · draws 2 · Newport County 1 · 3.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Tranmere 1W 2D 2L · Newport County 2W 3D 0L
Tranmere 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 | Tranmere for / against | Line | Newport County for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.88 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.5 for · 7 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.5 for · 2.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12 for · 14.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.25 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.5 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.63 for · 12 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.5 for · 15.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.13 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.63 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
Tranmere
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Veevers n 3 | 17.3 | 3.5 | 0 | — |
| J. Ironside n 8 | 56.6 | 2.4 | 1.4 | — |
| David Kamara n 8 | 32.6 | 2.4 | 1.7 | — |
| S. Finley n 8 | 33.3 | 2 | 1.4 | — |
| L. O'Connor n 8 | 51.8 | 1.5 | 0 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Davies n 8 | 51 | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| T. Ince n 8 | 90 | 2.4 | 0.4 |
| D. Jones n 8 | 64.9 | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Z. Okoro n 8 | 54.4 | 1.7 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. Vaulks n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| J. Turnbull n 8 | 54.6 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Z. Okoro n 8 | 54.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| J. Davies n 8 | 51 | 0.4 | 0 |
| T. Ince n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Finley n 8 | 33.3 | 5.4 |
| T. Conlon n 8 | 61.8 | 3.6 |
| W. Vaulks n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
| J. Davies n 8 | 51 | 2.4 |
| B. Faulkner n 8 | 80.6 | 2.2 |
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 | 38.3 | 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 |
| M. Smith n 8 | 18.1 | 1.9 | 0 |
| C. Doidge n 8 | 68.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| M. Adu-Poku n 8 | 50.4 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| 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 | 38.3 | 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 | 38.3 | 3.1 |
| M. Smith n 8 | 18.1 | 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 Tranmere v Newport County — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-08-29 Newport County 2–2 Tranmere
- 2026-03-03 Newport County 3–1 Tranmere
- 2025-09-13 Tranmere 1–1 Newport County
- 2025-05-03 Newport County 1–4 Tranmere
- 2024-11-09 Tranmere 2–1 Newport County
- 2024-04-13 Newport County 1–2 Tranmere
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Newport County?
- In their last 6 meetings, Tranmere won 3, Newport County won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Tranmere and Newport County?
- Recent form — Tranmere 1W 2D 2L; Newport County 2W 3D 0L.
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