EFL League Two
Gillingham vs Newport County
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: MEMS Priestfield Stadium
Gillingham vs Newport County Prediction & Stats - EFL League Two 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Gillingham vs Newport County carries real history into this round of the EFL League Two.
The two sides meet on 03/10 (Saturday) at MEMS Priestfield Stadium, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Gillingham vs Newport County prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Gillingham vs Newport County
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Gillingham vs Newport County call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 30-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Gillingham the side to beat, with roughly 46% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all EFL League Two odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Gillingham Preview
Gillingham reach this fixture 8 match into their EFL League Two. Here is where The Gills stand:
In this competition
3 won, 3 drawn, 2 lost
1.5 points per game
11 scored, at 1.38 a game
9 conceded, at 1.13 a game
The Gills, season-wide
3 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: James Brophy, 3 goals
Most assists: Nicholas Freeman, 3 assists
Recent results — Gillingham
26/09/2026 10:00
22/09/2026 14:00
19/09/2026 10:00
12/09/2026 10:00
05/09/2026 10:00
Newport County: how they are travelling
Newport County come in 8 matches into their EFL League Two.
Here is what The Exiles have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost
1.13 points per game
12 scored, at 1.5 a game
12 conceded, at 1.5 a game
The Exiles, season-wide
2 won, 4 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Shaquille Gwengwe, 5 goals
Most assists: Harrison Biggins, 2 assists
Recent results — The Exiles
26/09/2026 10:00
22/09/2026 14:00
19/09/2026 10:00
12/09/2026 10:00
05/09/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Newport County
Newport County have generally come out ahead of The Gills in their recent meetings.
From 10 match(es):
Newport County: 6 win(s)
Gillingham: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 2
That trend is worth factoring into the Gillingham vs Newport County prediction.
Form comparison Gillingham vs Newport County
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Gillingham
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
D
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
W
D
L
|
1.75 |
| Away |
L
W
D
D
|
1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.5 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 1 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.22 | 1.41 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.53 | 1.26 | 1.81 |
Away Team
Newport County
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
L
L
|
1.13 |
| Home |
W
D
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
L
L
L
|
0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 75% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.43 | 0.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.17 | 2.02 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
Our analysis shows that this match is likely to see many goals.
After reviewing Gillingham and Newport County’s recent performances, we predict this game will exceed 2.5 total goals. Both teams boast some of the strongest attacks in EFL League Two, which makes this a strong betting option.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
Our analysis suggests there is little separating Gillingham and Newport County in terms of overall quality. However, with the security of the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw is enough to land the bet, we see great value in backing Newport County.
With odds of 1.71, there’s solid potential for an upset, especially considering Gillingham’s recent struggles and Newport County’s form.
Fixture information - Gillingham vs Newport County
Match: Gillingham vs Newport County
Competition: EFL League Two
Date: Saturday, 03/10/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: MEMS Priestfield Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Gillingham vs The Ironsides that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.75
League: 2.55
Both Teams to Score
38%
League: 54%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 46%
Cards
4.5
League: 4.07
Corners
5.5
League: 10
Home Team
Gillingham
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
D
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
W
D
L
|
1.75 |
| Away |
L
W
D
D
|
1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.5 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 1 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.22 | 1.41 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.53 | 1.26 | 1.81 |
Away Team
Newport County
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
L
L
|
1.13 |
| Home |
W
D
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
L
L
L
|
0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 75% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.43 | 0.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.17 | 2.02 |
Corners
9.38 / Match
+7% Corners / Match
Newport County received +7% more corners than Gillingham in the EFL League Two
10.01 / Match
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(2)
Bristol Rovers
(1)
Tranmere Rovers
(5)
Rochdale
(6)
Chesterfield
(2)
Northampton Town
(4)
Fleetwood Town
(2)(7)
Grimsby Town
(5)
Accrington Stanley
(9)
Fleetwood Town
(0)
Northampton Town
(0)
Salford City
(4)
Tranmere Rovers
(1)
Bristol Rovers
Cards
2.5 / Match
+43% Cards / Match
Gillingham received +43% more cards than Newport County in the EFL League Two
1.75 / Match
York City
(4)
Bristol Rovers
(1)
Tranmere Rovers
(3)
Rochdale
(1)
Chesterfield
(2)
Northampton Town
(2)
Fleetwood Town
(2)(2)
Grimsby Town
(2)
Accrington Stanley
(0)
Fleetwood Town
(2)
Northampton Town
(3)
Salford City
(2)
Tranmere Rovers
(1)
Bristol Rovers
Goals Scored
1.38 / Match
+9%
Newport County is +9% better in terms of goals scored
1.5 / Match
York City
(0)
Bristol Rovers
(3)
Tranmere Rovers
(2)
Rochdale
(4)
Chesterfield
(1)
Northampton Town
(1)
Fleetwood Town
(0)(2)
Grimsby Town
(0)
Accrington Stanley
(1)
Fleetwood Town
(0)
Northampton Town
(1)
Salford City
(2)
Tranmere Rovers
(3)
Bristol Rovers
Goals Conceded
1.13 / Match
+25%
Newport County condeded +25% more goals than Gillingham
1.5 / Match
York City
(3)
Bristol Rovers
(0)
Tranmere Rovers
(0)
Rochdale
(1)
Chesterfield
(1)
Northampton Town
(1)
Fleetwood Town
(0)(1)
Grimsby Town
(0)
Accrington Stanley
(1)
Fleetwood Town
(1)
Northampton Town
(2)
Salford City
(2)
Tranmere Rovers
(5)
Bristol Rovers
EFL League Two Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Barnet
|
7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 2.14 |
| 2 |
Cheltenham Town
|
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 1.88 |
| 3 |
Bristol Rovers
|
8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 1.88 |
| 4 |
Walsall
|
8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 1.75 |
| 5 |
York City
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Grimsby Town
|
8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 1.63 |
| 7 |
Salford City
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 1.63 |
| 8 |
Crewe Alexandra
|
8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Gillingham
|
8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Tranmere Rovers
|
8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 11 |
Chesterfield
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 12 |
Swindon Town
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 13 |
Fleetwood Town
|
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 14 |
Rotherham United
|
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 15 |
Rochdale
|
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 16 |
Colchester United
|
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 17 |
Newport County
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 1.13 |
| 18 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 8 | 1 |
| 19 |
Accrington Stanley
|
8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 7 | 0.88 |
| 20 |
Oldham Athletic
|
8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 7 | 0.88 |
| 21 |
Exeter City
|
8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 6 | 0.75 |
| 22 |
Northampton Town
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 23 |
Port Vale
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 5 | 0.71 |
| 24 |
Crawley Town
|
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 4 | 0.57 |
Odds
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