ENGLAND LEAGUE TWO
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Whaddon Road
Referee: S. Mather
Cheltenham
Match Timeline
Newport County
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🟨
16'
Matthew Baker
Newport County
🔄
42'
R. Cundy ↔ A. Jude-Boyd
Cheltenham
🔄
46'
J. Davison ↔ M. Faal
Cheltenham
🔄
57'
J. Thomas ↔ G. Miller
Cheltenham
🔄
57'
H. Ashfield ↔ J. Bickerstaff
Cheltenham
🟨
62'
Harrison Biggins
Newport County
🟨
68'
Cameron Evans
Newport County
🔄
71'
N. Opoku ↔ M. Spellman
Newport County
🔄
81'
R. Broom ↔ C. Deeming
Cheltenham
82'
G. Miller · Assist: M. Faal
Cheltenham
🟨
84'
James Crole
Newport County
🔄
85'
C. Evans ↔ B. Kamwa
Newport County
🔄
85'
B. Lloyd ↔ C. Jarvis
Newport County
🟨
90+2'
Isaac Hutchinson
Cheltenham

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 64.2%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 76.4%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 79.3%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
64.2%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
76.4%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
79.3%
-
Probability Distribution
Cheltenham Win 64.2%
Draw 9.4%
Newport County Win 26.4%
Expected Goals (xG)
Cheltenham1.45
Newport County1.23
Recent Form (Last 5)
Cheltenham Cheltenham
WWDLW
57 GF / 72 GA
Newport County Newport County
WLDWL
44 GF / 77 GA
Key Stats
1.27
Average Goals Scored
0.98
1.6
Average Goals Conceded
1.71
23
BTTS Yes
24
20
Over 2.5
25
2.98
Shots on Goal
3.16

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Cheltenham Cheltenham 45 matches
Newport County Newport County 45 matches
Cheltenham Statistic Newport County
15 Wins 10
10 Draws 8
20 Losses 27
57 Goals For 44
72 Goals Against 77
1.27 Avg Goals Scored 0.98
1.6 Avg Goals Conceded 1.71
23 BTTS Yes 24
36 Over 1.5 35
20 Over 2.5 25
13 Over 3.5 12
11 Clean Sheets 7
12 Failed To Score 17
2.98 Shots On Goal 3.16
9.91 Total Shots 10
3.91 Corners 3.8
46.9% Ball Possession 46.7%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This match looks like a contest between two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Newport County. Newport County arrive with more visible recent inconsistency, which may leave them vulnerable if the match starts badly. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Cheltenham expected to line up in 4-1-4-1 and Newport County in 4-2-3-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Newport County having the stronger overall control. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.This game has the potential to be open, with both sides capable of creating several scoring chances. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.

Cheltenham Analysis

Cheltenham approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 18 with 49 points from 42 matches. Their record of 13 wins, 10 draws, and 19 losses, together with goals at 48:67, reflects mixed form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through J. Thomas (6 goals), G. Miller (4 goals), J. Martin (4 goals), with creative support from J. Thomas (5 assists), Luke Young (4 assists), Jake Bickerstaff (3 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. At home, they have returned 7 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, which indicates a fairly balanced split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.

Newport County Analysis

With 37 points from 43 games and a place of 22, Newport County still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Their record of 10 wins, 7 draws, and 26 losses, together with goals at 43:73, reflects mixed form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through N. Opoku (6 goals), M. Spellman (5 goals), Cameron Antwi (3 goals), with creative support from Kai Whitmore (4 assists), Sammy Braybrooke (4 assists), B. Kamwa (3 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have managed 5 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses, a return that supports a weak split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 14 head-to-head meetings, Cheltenham won 6 times, Newport County won 4 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 20:18 from Cheltenham's perspective. 4 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 7 matches, with an average of 2.71 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (90.6%)
Predicted formations: Cheltenham 4-1-4-1 / Newport County 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: Cheltenham wins 6, draws 4, Newport County wins 4
Stats
Cheltenham Cheltenham
Newport County Newport County
Shots on Goal
4
Shots on Goal
3
Shots off Goal
3
Shots off Goal
9
Blocked Shots
1
Blocked Shots
5
2 Corner Kicks 8
9 Fouls 13
2 Offsides 2
56% Ball Possession 44%
8 Total Shots 17
4 Shots on Goal 3
3 Shots off Goal 9
1 Blocked Shots 5
7 Shots insidebox 11
1 Shots outsidebox 6
3 Goalkeeper Saves 3
349 Total passes 265
246 Passes accurate 161
1.30 expected_goals 1.92
🟨 1 Yellow Cards 4 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥

Lineups

Cheltenham
Formation
Newport County
J. Day
J. Day
J. Tomkinson
J. Tomkinson
J. Wilson
J. Wilson
R. Cundy
R. Cundy
G. Nurse
G. Nurse
H. Ashfield
H. Ashfield
L. Young
L. Young
I. Hutchinson
I. Hutchinson
R. Broom
R. Broom
J. Davison
J. Davison
J. Thomas
J. Thomas
J. Wright
J. Wright
L. Shephard
L. Shephard
M. Baker
M. Baker
R. Delaney
R. Delaney
L. Jenkins
L. Jenkins
C. Evans
C. Evans
S. Sprangler
S. Sprangler
B. Lloyd
B. Lloyd
H. Biggins
H. Biggins
J. Crole
J. Crole
N. Opoku
N. Opoku
Cheltenham 4-3-3
Starting XI
1
J. Day
G
27
J. Tomkinson
D
5
J. Wilson
D
6
R. Cundy
↓ 42'
D
21
G. Nurse
D
4
H. Ashfield
↓ 57'
M
8
L. Young
M
23
I. Hutchinson
🟨 90+2'
M
14
R. Broom
↓ 81'
F
9
J. Davison
↓ 46'
F
11
J. Thomas
↓ 57'
F
Substitutes
41
M. Diallo
10
G. Miller
⚽ 82' ↑ 57'
F
16
J. Martin
F
2
A. Jude-Boyd
↑ 42'
D
20
J. Bickerstaff
↑ 57'
F
7
C. Deeming
↑ 81'
M
22
M. Faal
🎯 82' ↑ 46'
F
Newport County 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
28
J. Wright
G
18
L. Shephard
D
4
M. Baker
🟨 16'
D
23
R. Delaney
D
15
L. Jenkins
D
2
C. Evans
↓ 85' 🟨 68'
M
5
S. Sprangler
M
20
B. Lloyd
↓ 85'
M
10
H. Biggins
🟨 62'
M
16
J. Crole
🟨 84'
M
24
N. Opoku
↓ 71'
F
Substitutes
13
S. MacDonald
G
6
C. Brennan
D
7
B. Kamwa
↑ 85'
F
8
M. Smith
M
17
T. Davies
D
21
M. Spellman
↑ 71'
F
40
C. Jarvis
↑ 85'
F
Last matches: Cheltenham
02.05.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Colchester
1
4
L
25.04.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Bristol Rovers
0
4
L
21.04.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Tranmere
1
3
L
14.04.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Gillingham
2
1
W
11.04.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Walsall
4
0
W
06.04.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Cambridge United
1
1
D
03.04.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Chesterfield
0
1
L
21.03.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Notts County
2
5
L
17.03.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Crewe
1
1
D
14.03.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Shrewsbury
2
0
W
10.03.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Fleetwood Town
2
2
D
06.03.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Barrow
2
2
D
27.02.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Harrogate Town
1
1
D
21.02.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Salford City
3
2
W
17.02.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Bromley
1
1
D
14.02.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Barnet
0
0
D
07.02.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Milton Keynes Dons
2
3
L
31.01.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Accrington ST
1
3
L
24.01.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Grimsby
0
2
L
17.01.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Oldham
1
2
L
Last matches: Newport County
04.07.26
Fri
Newport County
Bristol Manor Farm
3
0
W
02.05.26
Lea
Newport County
Barrow
2
1
W
25.04.26
Lea
Newport County
Oldham
3
2
W
11.04.26
Lea
Newport County
Harrogate Town
2
1
W
06.04.26
Lea
Newport County
Notts County
1
3
L
03.04.26
Lea
Newport County
Crawley Town
0
2
L
28.03.26
Lea
Newport County
Shrewsbury
1
0
W
21.03.26
Lea
Newport County
Walsall
1
2
L
17.03.26
Lea
Newport County
Bromley
0
1
L
14.03.26
Lea
Newport County
Barnet
2
1
W
07.03.26
Lea
Newport County
Colchester
1
2
L
03.03.26
Lea
Newport County
Tranmere
3
1
W
28.02.26
Lea
Newport County
Fleetwood Town
0
0
D
21.02.26
Lea
Newport County
Cambridge United
0
2
L
17.02.26
Lea
Newport County
Salford City
3
1
W
14.02.26
Lea
Newport County
Milton Keynes Dons
0
1
L
11.02.26
Lea
Newport County
Swindon Town
0
2
L
07.02.26
Lea
Newport County
Grimsby
0
0
D
31.01.26
Lea
Newport County
Bristol Rovers
0
3
L
27.01.26
Lea
Newport County
Accrington ST
1
4
L
H2H: Cheltenham vs Newport County
18.04.26
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
1
0
W
18.10.25
H2H
Newport County
Cheltenham
0
2
W
22.02.25
H2H
Newport County
Cheltenham
0
3
W
03.09.24
H2H
Newport County
Cheltenham
1
2
W
10.08.24
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
3
2
W
10.10.23
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
0
2
L
29.07.23
H2H
Newport County
Cheltenham
1
1
D
01.05.21
H2H
Newport County
Cheltenham
1
0
L
19.01.21
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
1
1
D
08.09.20
H2H
Newport County
Cheltenham
0
1
W
24.03.20
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
0
0
D
01.01.20
H2H
Newport County
Cheltenham
1
1
D
12.11.19
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
4
7
L
15.03.19
H2H
Newport County
Cheltenham
1
0
L
04.12.18
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
1
1
D
Last matches: Cheltenham
02.05.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Colchester
1
4
L
21.04.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Tranmere
1
3
L
14.04.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Gillingham
2
1
W
06.04.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Cambridge United
1
1
D
17.03.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Crewe
1
1
D
06.03.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Barrow
2
2
D
21.02.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Salford City
3
2
W
07.02.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Milton Keynes Dons
2
3
L
24.01.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Grimsby
0
2
L
10.01.26
FA
Cheltenham
Leicester
0
2
L
04.01.26
Lea
Cheltenham
Crawley Town
3
0
W
29.12.25
Lea
Cheltenham
Swindon Town
0
2
L
26.12.25
Lea
Cheltenham
Shrewsbury
3
1
W
13.12.25
Lea
Cheltenham
Harrogate Town
1
1
D
06.12.25
FA
Cheltenham
Buxton
6
2
W
22.11.25
Lea
Cheltenham
Bristol Rovers
1
0
W
10.11.25
Lea
Cheltenham
Notts County
1
2
L
01.11.25
FA
Cheltenham
Bradford
1
0
W
25.10.25
Lea
Cheltenham
Walsall
1
0
W
04.10.25
Lea
Cheltenham
Fleetwood Town
2
0
W
H2H at home: Cheltenham
18.04.26
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
1
0
W
10.08.24
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
3
2
W
10.10.23
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
0
2
L
19.01.21
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
1
1
D
24.03.20
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
0
0
D
12.11.19
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
4
7
L
04.12.18
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
1
1
D
Last matches: Newport County
04.07.26
Fri
Newport County
Bristol Manor Farm
3
0
W
02.05.26
Lea
Newport County
Barrow
2
1
W
06.04.26
Lea
Newport County
Notts County
1
3
L
21.03.26
Lea
Newport County
Walsall
1
2
L
14.03.26
Lea
Newport County
Barnet
2
1
W
28.02.26
Lea
Newport County
Fleetwood Town
0
0
D
17.02.26
Lea
Newport County
Salford City
3
1
W
14.02.26
Lea
Newport County
Milton Keynes Dons
0
1
L
11.02.26
Lea
Newport County
Swindon Town
0
2
L
31.01.26
Lea
Newport County
Bristol Rovers
0
3
L
17.01.26
Lea
Newport County
Gillingham
2
3
L
01.01.26
Lea
Newport County
Bromley
1
2
L
20.12.25
Lea
Newport County
Colchester
1
4
L
10.12.25
Lea
Newport County
Crewe
2
2
D
07.12.25
FA
Newport County
Boreham Wood
0
3
L
22.11.25
Lea
Newport County
Oldham
0
3
L
15.11.25
Lea
Newport County
Shrewsbury
0
1
L
25.10.25
Lea
Newport County
Harrogate Town
3
0
W
11.10.25
Lea
Newport County
Accrington ST
1
0
W
27.09.25
Lea
Newport County
Chesterfield
1
4
L
H2H away: Newport County
18.04.26
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
1
0
L
10.08.24
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
3
2
L
10.10.23
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
0
2
W
19.01.21
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
1
1
D
24.03.20
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
0
0
D
12.11.19
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
4
7
W
04.12.18
H2H
Cheltenham
Newport County
1
1
D

Standings

League Two
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 46 24 15 7 71:46 25 87
W L D L W
2 46 24 14 8 86:45 41 86
D W W W D
3 46 22 16 8 66:33 33 82
D W L D W
4 46 25 6 15 61:51 10 81
L D W D W
5 46 24 8 14 74:52 22 80
W D W D W
6 46 21 16 9 71:56 15 79
D L W W D
7 46 22 12 12 74:50 24 78
D L D W W
8 46 21 13 12 70:53 17 76
W W W W W
9 46 22 9 15 70:59 11 75
L L D L W
10 46 18 14 14 60:44 16 68
W L L L L
11 46 19 10 17 64:58 6 67
D L L L W
12 46 18 12 16 62:49 13 66
W L L W W
13 46 18 11 17 56:56 0 65
L L W L L
14 46 19 5 22 56:65 -9 62
D W W W W
15 46 15 16 15 57:58 -1 61
D D D W L
16 46 14 11 21 47:58 -11 53
L D D L L
17 46 13 14 19 53:72 -19 53
W L L L D
18 46 14 10 22 53:79 -26 52
L L L W W
19 46 13 10 23 42:69 -27 49
L D D W L
20 46 12 7 27 48:77 -29 43
W W L W L
21 46 10 11 25 54:79 -25 41
D L W L D
22 46 8 16 22 44:68 -24 40
D D D L L
23 46 10 9 27 39:68 -29 39
L W W L L
24 46 9 9 28 45:78 -33 36
L L L W L
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