Newport County host Chesterfield on 30 October 2026 at 22:45 in League Two's round 14 opener. The Exiles lost 1-0 to Cheltenham last time out but created chances suggesting they deserved more from the match. They remain unbeaten at home in the league this season, though Bamba and Dibley-Dias are doubts after picking up knocks at the weekend. Chesterfield arrive in high spirits after thrashing Crewe 5-1 in midweek. The emphatic victory should restore confidence following inconsistent results, and the visitors will carry that attacking momentum into Friday. Josh Koroma picked up a knock early against Crewe, but his potential absence is not expected to be a major blow to the Spireites.
Form and H2H
Newport County's last ten matches show three wins, six draws, and one loss, averaging 1.10 goals for and 0.80 against. Chesterfield's away form over the same period reads five wins, three draws, and two losses, with 2.30 goals scored per game and 1.40 conceded. The head-to-head record between these sides tells a story of recent Chesterfield dominance. Chesterfield won 3-0 at Newport in October 2024, then took 2-1 and 4-1 victories in March and September 2025 respectively. Newport's most recent result was a 2-1 home win in January 2026, but Chesterfield's attacking prowess in recent meetings suggests the visitors carry genuine threat.
Best Bet
Chesterfield to win 2-1. The visitors have scored 2.30 goals per game away from home this season and have won five of their last ten matches on the road. Newport's home record is solid but their attacking output of 1.10 goals per game leaves them vulnerable to Chesterfield's recent form. Both teams to score appears likely given Chesterfield's attacking momentum and Newport's ability to create chances despite narrow defeats.
Odds to watch
1Win: Home 4.29 / Draw 3.66 / Away 1.66.
1xBet: Home 3.62 / Draw 3.54 / Away 1.92.
Mostbet: Home 4.2 / Draw 3.63 / Away 1.7.
22Bet: Home 4.33 / Draw 3.7 / Away 1.73.
Melbet: Home 4.33 / Draw 3.7 / Away 1.73.
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