Updated 29 October 2026.
Newport County welcome Chesterfield to Rodney Parade on Friday 30 October, kick-off 19:45 UK, in a League Two game between the 7th and 16th placed sides. Chesterfield are 7th on 19 points with 23 goals scored, and Newport County are 16th on 15 points, with six of their 13 games drawn.
The visitors average 1.77 goals a game, the 2nd most in League Two, and lead the league for shots on target at 5.92 a game. The hosts have conceded 16 in 13 and have drawn more than they have won or lost. We make Chesterfield the likelier winner at 46%, with Newport County and the draw both on 27%.
Newport have won 3, drawn 6 and lost 4, scoring 16 and conceding 16. They concede 1.23 a game, the 6th fewest in the league, and have kept a clean sheet in 31% of games, the 6th highest rate. Their last result was a 1-0 defeat at Cheltenham, and before that came a 2-2 draw at Rotherham, a 1-1 draw with York, a 1-0 win over Colchester and a goalless draw at Gillingham. That is one win in five, and only four goals scored across the lot.
Chesterfield have won 5, drawn 4 and lost 4. Their shots on target average of 5.92 is the most in League Two, and both teams have scored in 69% of their games, the 4th highest rate. The flip side is at the back: a clean sheet in only 15% of matches, the 6th lowest. Their latest result was a 5-1 win over Crewe, after a 1-1 draw with Colchester and a 1-0 defeat at Port Vale. Before that came a 2-2 draw at Crawley and a 4-2 win over Tranmere.
Newport also commit plenty of fouls, 12.69 a game, the 6th most, while Chesterfield commit the 2nd fewest at 9.31. Chesterfield are four points ahead in the League Two table, 19 to 15.
Newport County possible starting lineup:
Wright; Norman, Cameron, Jenkins, Thomas; Brennan, Smith, Biggins; Adu-Poku, Bamba, Garner
Chesterfield possible starting lineup:
Hemming; Hutton, Simpson, Pond, Gordon; Stirk, McEachran, Markanday; Marsh, Mandeville, Bonis
Louie Marsh has had two or more shots in 10 straight games for Chesterfield, averaging 3.7. He is 1.15 at Midnite for that line again. Alongside him, Lee Bonis has had a shot in eight straight games at 3.0 a game and is 1.04 at Midnite to make it nine.
George McEachran has made at least one tackle in all 13 of Chesterfield's league games this season, averaging 3.3. Ryan Stirk has had a shot in six in a row and is 1.50 at Midnite to extend it.
For Newport, Ciaran Brennan has made a tackle in all 13 games at 3.4 a game, and Cameron Norman has committed a foul in every one of the 13, averaging 1.8.
We lean towards Chesterfield, who are 2.00 at Ladbrokes to win and whom we give a 46% chance.
| Market | Best price | Statz chance |
|---|---|---|
| Newport County win | 3.60 (bet365) | 27% |
| Draw | 3.60 (Ladbrokes) | 27% |
| Chesterfield win | 2.00 (Ladbrokes) | 46% |
| Both teams to score | 1.67 (bet365) | 53% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.29 (Midnite) | 75% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.85 (bet365) | 49% |
Our prediction is Newport County 1-1 Chesterfield, the likeliest single scoreline at 13%, though we make Chesterfield the likelier winner at 46% to 27%. 0-1 follows at 10%, then 1-2 at 9%. We project 1.53 goals for Chesterfield and 1.10 for Newport County, with 4.51 shots on target to 3.83.
Newport County host Chesterfield in League Two 2026/27 on Friday 30 October 2026, with kick-off at 19:45 UK at Rodney Parade. Both clubs have played 13 league games this season, with Chesterfield 7th and Newport County 16th.
We predict a 1-1 draw for Newport vs Chesterfield in League Two 2026/27, the likeliest single scoreline at 13%, although we make Chesterfield the likelier winner at 46% against 27% for Newport County, with the draw also on 27%.
Chesterfield are the favourites for Newport County vs Chesterfield in League Two 2026/27, and we give them a 46% chance of winning, against 27% for Newport County and 27% for the draw. Chesterfield are 7th on 19 points, four ahead of the hosts.
We put both teams to score at 53% for Newport vs Chesterfield in League Two 2026/27. Both teams have scored in 69% of Chesterfield's games, the 4th highest rate in the league, while Newport County have kept a clean sheet in 31% of theirs.
Chesterfield are 7th in League Two 2026/27 on 19 points after 13 games, and Newport County are 16th on 15 points from 13 games. Chesterfield have scored 23 and conceded 17, while Newport County have scored 16 and conceded 16.
Louie Marsh has had two or more shots in 10 straight games for Chesterfield, averaging 3.7, going into Newport vs Chesterfield in League Two 2026/27. Lee Bonis has had a shot in 8 straight games, averaging 3.0.
For the 19:45 UK kick-off on 30 October 2026, Newport County's possible starting lineup against Chesterfield in League Two 2026/27 is Wright; Norman, Cameron, Jenkins, Thomas; Brennan, Smith, Biggins; Adu-Poku, Bamba, Garner. Chesterfield's is Hemming; Hutton, Simpson, Pond, Gordon; Stirk, McEachran, Markanday; Marsh, Mandeville, Bonis.