EFL League Two

Friday, 30 October 2026 at 19:45

Newport County

Team Performance 7 out of 10

Chesterfield

Team Performance 6 out of 10

Newport County vs Chesterfield Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 30/10

The encounter between Newport County and Chesterfield is set to kick off at 19:45 on Friday, 30/10.

This EFL League Two fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

1st Half Over 1.5 Goals

Why we predict over 1.5 Goals in the first half

Our recommended bet is First Half – Over 1.5 Goals for the Newport County vs Chesterfield fixture.

We anticipate a lively opening period with both teams creating plenty of chances. An attacking tempo could see two or more goals scored before halftime.

Key Betting Insights

Newport County

Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 5 of Newport County's last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches

Chesterfield

Scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 4 out of Chesterfield's last 5 matches

1st Half Over 1.5 Goals: 11/8

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Newport County Preview

Newport County has completed 13 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 3 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses — an average of 1.15 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 16 goals (1.23 per game) and conceded 16 (1.23 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Newport County has played 69 matches, scoring 75 goals (1.09 per match) and conceding 107 (1.55 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Newport County

Goals Scored: 75

Goals Conceded: 107

Average Goals Scored: 1.09

Average Goals Conceded: 1.55

Wins: 17

Goal Difference: -32

Date	Game	Result
24/10	Cheltenham Town 1 - 0 Newport County	L
20/10	Rotherham United 2 - 2 Newport County	D
17/10	Newport County 1 - 1 York City	D
10/10	Newport County 1 - 0 Colchester United	W
06/10	Newport County 2 - 2 Plymouth Argyle	D

Newport County to win the match: 12/5

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £34.00

Chesterfield Preview

Across 13 EFL League Two matches, Chesterfield has posted 5 victories, 4 stalemates, and 4 defeats, averaging 1.46 points per fixture. In those games they scored 23 (1.77 per match) and conceded 17 (1.31 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Chesterfield has earned 29 wins from 71 matches across all competitions, scoring 107 goals (1.51 per match) and conceding 97 (1.37 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Chesterfield

Goals Scored: 107

Goals Conceded: 97

Average Goals Scored: 1.51

Average Goals Conceded: 1.37

Wins: 29

Goal Difference: 10

Date	Game	Result
24/10	Chesterfield 5 - 1 Crewe Alexandra	W
20/10	Chesterfield 1 - 1 Colchester United	D
17/10	Port Vale 1 - 0 Chesterfield	L
10/10	Crawley Town 2 - 2 Chesterfield	D
03/10	Chesterfield 4 - 2 Tranmere Rovers	W

Chesterfield to win the match: 1/1

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £20.00

Statistical Insights for Newport County vs Chesterfield

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Newport County vs Chesterfield fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Newport County

England - EFL League Two

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L D D W D	1.2
Home	D W D W D	1.8
Away	L D D W D	1.2

Chesterfield

England - EFL League Two

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W D L D W	1.6
Home	W D W D W	2.2
Away	L D L W L	0.8

Home Win

12/5

29.85%

Draw

13/5

27.93%

Favourite

Away Win

1/1

50.51%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Newport County

last 5 matches

Chesterfield

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Chesterfield scored +100% more goals than Newport County in the last 5 matches.

Newport County and Chesterfield goals scored count, last 5 matches

Cheltenham Town

Rotherham United

York City

Colchester United

Plymouth Argyle

Crewe Alexandra

Colchester United

Port Vale

Crawley Town

Tranmere Rovers

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Newport County

last 5 matches

Chesterfield

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Chesterfield conceded +17% more goals than Newport County in the last 5 matches.

Newport County and Chesterfield goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Cheltenham Town

Rotherham United

York City

Colchester United

Plymouth Argyle

Crewe Alexandra

Colchester United

Port Vale

Crawley Town

Tranmere Rovers

Key metrics

Corners

Newport County

last 5 matches

Chesterfield

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Chesterfield received +106% more corners than Newport County in the last 5 matches.

Newport County and Chesterfield corners count, last 5 matches

Cheltenham Town

Rotherham United

York City

Colchester United

Plymouth Argyle

Crewe Alexandra

Colchester United

Port Vale

Crawley Town

Tranmere Rovers

Key metrics

Cards

Newport County

last 5 matches

Chesterfield

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Chesterfield received +71% more cards than Newport County in the last 5 matches.

Newport County and Chesterfield cards count, last 5 matches

Cheltenham Town

Rotherham United

York City

Colchester United

Plymouth Argyle

Crewe Alexandra

Colchester United

Port Vale

Crawley Town

Tranmere Rovers

Published on 27 October 2026, at 00:00 Last updated on 28 October 2026, at 02:18

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.