League Two action unfolds this Saturday as Cheltenham Town host Newport County, with the Robins looking to extend their strong start to the season. Cheltenham enter the fixture boasting a 67% win rate from their opening three games, scoring seven goals and conceding just four, indicating a potent attack and a relatively solid defence. Their recent form shows two wins from their last three outings, building momentum for this clash.
Newport County, in contrast, have endured a more mixed start, with one win and one loss from their two matches played. They've netted three goals but shipped five, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities Cheltenham will aim to exploit. The Exiles' recent form reflects this inconsistency. Historically, this fixture has favoured Cheltenham, who have won all of the last five encounters, including three emphatic away victories. With a 45% home win probability, Cheltenham are favourites, though a draw also stands at 45%, highlighting Newport's potential to dig in. Watch for Cheltenham's attacking prowess against Newport's defence as a key battleground.
23. W. Stanway, 3. J. Tomkinson, 6. J. Wilson, 25. P. Sweeney, 33. F. Willcox, 7. B. Stevenson, 19. J. Evans, 9. K. Otchere, 8. C. McCann, 26. J. Shipley, 18. A. Weimann
1. J. Wright, 5. L. Jenkins, 4. K. Cameron, 12. Joe Thomas, 22. C. Norman, 24. M. Dibley-Dias, 6. C. Brennan, 17. Alfie Merritt, 23. M. Adu-Poku, 19. G. Garner, 10. H. Biggins
Match events
5' Goal Normal Goal — Charlie McCann (Cheltenham) (assists: Jake Evans)
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