Newport County welcome Grimsby to Rodney Parade on September 26th, 2026, in what promises to be an intriguing League Two encounter. The Exiles have endured a mixed start to their campaign, securing one win and one loss from their opening two fixtures, scoring three but conceding five in the process. Their recent form mirrors this, with a win and a loss in their last two outings suggesting a team still finding its rhythm.
In stark contrast, Grimsby arrive in excellent shape, boasting three wins from their first four league matches. Their prolific attack has netted ten goals, while their defence has been relatively solid, conceding just four. The Mariners' recent form is strong, with three victories in their last four demonstrating a confident and in-form side. This fixture pits Newport's early season inconsistencies against Grimsby's potent attack and solid foundation. The key battle will likely be how Newport’s defence copes with Grimsby’s free-scoring forwards, while the home side will be looking to exploit any potential complacency from the visitors to kickstart a more consistent run of form.
25. J. Turner, 2. C. Evans, 12. J. Thomas, 34. D. Sassi, 17. A. Merritt, 8. M. Smith, 40. C. Jarvis, 21. T. Nyakuhwa, 36. H. Pugh, 20. Y. Bamba, 19. G. Garner
1. H. Cartwright, 24. D. Tharme, 26. E. Pruti, 36. A. Graham, 12. J. Foulkes, 8. C. Doyle, 7. J. Walker, 16. R. Staunton, 23. H. Brown, 28. F. Cartwright, 10. S. Finch
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