2 : 3
  • 02 May 2026, Barrow AFC vs Newport County, 1-2, Win
  • 25 April 2026, Newport County vs Oldham Athletic, 3-2, Win
  • 18 April 2026, Cheltenham Town vs Newport County, 1-0, Lose
  • 11 April 2026, Newport County vs Harrogate Town AFC, 2-1, Win
  • 06 April 2026, Notts County vs Newport County, 3-1, Lose
Newport County
Home
  • 02 May 2026, Notts County vs Bristol Rovers, 1-1, Draw
  • 25 April 2026, Bristol Rovers vs Cheltenham Town, 4-0, Win
  • 18 April 2026, Tranmere Rovers vs Bristol Rovers, 1-2, Win
  • 11 April 2026, Bristol Rovers vs Crawley Town, 3-1, Win
  • 06 April 2026, Harrogate Town AFC vs Bristol Rovers, 2-3, Win
Bristol Rovers
Away
League Two
League Two, England

In this League Two encounter, Bristol Rovers emerged victorious against Newport County with a 3-2 scoreline, largely due to their impressive attacking efficiency in the early stages of the second half. Bristol Rovers capitalized on quick, clinical finishing, which saw them score three goals within a 20-minute burst. Their strategic positioning and fast-paced attacks were crucial during this period, allowing them to build a commanding lead before Newport County staged a late comeback attempt.

Newport County, despite showing resilience with two late goals, struggled with their finishing, evidenced by their limited number of corner kicks and only one offside recorded. This suggests a lack of penetration against a Bristol Rovers side that was well-organized defensively. The home team's 17 fouls illustrate their often desperate attempts to disrupt the visitor's rhythm, which may have contributed to their inability to maintain sustained pressure throughout the match.

Bristol Rovers' discipline was tested as they accumulated three yellow cards, indicating aggressive play that risked undermining their dominance, especially in the latter stages as Newport began gaining momentum. Despite this, they balanced their defensive and offensive duties well to secure the win. The away side's four offside calls reflect their eagerness to capitalize on swift attacking transitions, maintaining a constant threat that Newport County struggled to contain effectively. Consequently, this tactical approach granted them pivotal opportunities to secure the narrow victory.

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Form Guide

Win1-2Barrow AFC vs Newport County
Win3-2Newport County vs Oldham Athletic
Lose1-0Cheltenham Town vs Newport County
Win2-1Newport County vs Harrogate Town AFC
Lose3-1Notts County vs Newport County
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
8:8
GOALS / MATCH
1.6
  • Newport County has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 8:8, scoring 1.6 goals average
Draw1-1Notts County vs Bristol Rovers
Win4-0Bristol Rovers vs Cheltenham Town
Win1-2Tranmere Rovers vs Bristol Rovers
Win3-1Bristol Rovers vs Crawley Town
Win2-3Harrogate Town AFC vs Bristol Rovers
PLAYED
5
WINS
4
GOALS
13:5
GOALS / MATCH
2.6
  • Bristol Rovers has four wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 13:5, scoring 2.6 goals average

Newport County H2H Bristol Rovers

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PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
6:8
GOALS / MATCH
1.20
  • Newport County lost three times in head-to-head matches
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 6:8; average goals per match – 1.20
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