Newport County vs Grimsby Town Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 26/09
The encounter between Newport County and Grimsby Town is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 26/09.
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
Over 3.5 Goals
Why we predict over 3.5 Goals
Our betting pick is Over 3.5 Goals for the Newport County vs Grimsby Town contest.
This game promises end-to-end action, with both teams expected to push forward and create plenty of opportunities. A high-scoring affair featuring at least four goals looks realistic.
Key Betting Insights
Newport County
9 matches against Grimsby Town ended in a draw
Scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 4 of Newport County's last 5 matches
Grimsby Town
9 matches against Newport County ended in a draw
Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Over 3.5 Goals: 15/8
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Newport County Preview
Newport County has completed 7 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 1 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 0.86 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 10 goals (1.43 per game) and conceded 11 (1.57 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Newport County has played 61 matches, scoring 65 goals (1.07 per match) and conceding 100 (1.64 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Newport County
Goals Scored:65
Goals Conceded:100
Average Goals Scored:1.07
Average Goals Conceded:1.64
Wins:14
Goal Difference:-35
Date
Game
Result
22/09
Swindon Town
0 - 2
Newport County
W
19/09
Accrington Stanley
0 - 0
Newport County
D
12/09
Newport County
1 - 1
Fleetwood Town
D
05/09
Northampton Town
1 - 0
Newport County
L
01/09
Salford City
2 - 1
Newport County
L
Newport County to win the match: 3/1
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Grimsby Town Preview
Across 7 EFL League Two matches, Grimsby Town has posted 3 victories, 4 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 1.86 points per fixture. In those games they scored 11 (1.57 per match) and conceded 6 (0.86 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Grimsby Town has earned 31 wins from 67 matches across all competitions, scoring 111 goals (1.66 per match) and conceding 83 (1.24 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Grimsby Town
Goals Scored:111
Goals Conceded:83
Average Goals Scored:1.66
Average Goals Conceded:1.24
Wins:31
Goal Difference:28
Date
Game
Result
22/09
Notts County
2 - 1
Grimsby Town
L
19/09
Grimsby Town
2 - 0
Crawley Town
W
12/09
Grimsby Town
2 - 0
Bristol Rovers
W
05/09
Cheltenham Town
2 - 2
Grimsby Town
D
01/09
Accrington Stanley
2 - 2
Grimsby Town
D
Grimsby Town to win the match: 4/6
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Statistical Insights for Newport County vs Grimsby Town
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 Grimsby Town fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Newport County
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
D
D
L
L
1
Home
D
D
W
W
W
2.2
Away
W
D
L
L
L
0.8
Grimsby Town
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
W
D
D
1.6
Home
W
W
D
W
L
2
Away
L
D
D
D
D
0.8
Home Win
3/1
25.58%
Draw
5/2
28.57%
Favourite
Away Win
8/11
56.82%
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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
4
last 5 matches
Grimsby Town
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Grimsby Town scored +125% more goals than Newport County in the last 5 matches.
Newport County and Grimsby Town goals scored count, last 5 matches
Swindon Town
2
Accrington Stanley
0
Fleetwood Town
1
Northampton Town
0
Salford City
1
1
Notts County
2
Crawley Town
2
Bristol Rovers
2
Cheltenham Town
2
Accrington Stanley
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Newport County
4
last 5 matches
Grimsby Town
6
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Grimsby Town conceded +50% more goals than Newport County in the last 5 matches.
Newport County and Grimsby Town goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Swindon Town
0
Accrington Stanley
0
Fleetwood Town
1
Northampton Town
1
Salford City
2
2
Notts County
0
Crawley Town
0
Bristol Rovers
2
Cheltenham Town
2
Accrington Stanley
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Key metrics
Corners
Newport County
16
last 5 matches
Grimsby Town
35
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Grimsby Town received +119% more corners than Newport County in the last 5 matches.
Newport County and Grimsby Town corners count, last 5 matches
Swindon Town
2
Accrington Stanley
5
Fleetwood Town
9
Northampton Town
0
Salford City
0
3
Notts County
9
Crawley Town
8
Bristol Rovers
7
Cheltenham Town
8
Accrington Stanley
Key metrics
Cards
Newport County
7
last 5 matches
Grimsby Town
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Both teams got the same number of cards in the last 5 matches.
Newport County and Grimsby Town cards count, last 5 matches
Swindon Town
0
Accrington Stanley
2
Fleetwood Town
0
Northampton Town
2
Salford City
3
1
Notts County
2
Crawley Town
2
Bristol Rovers
1
Cheltenham Town
1
Accrington Stanley
Dave Kuzio
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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.
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