EFL League Two
Newport County vs Grimsby Town
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Rodney Parade
Newport County vs Grimsby Town Prediction & Stats - EFL League Two 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Newport County vs Grimsby Town carries real history into this round of the EFL League Two.
The two sides meet on 26/09 (Saturday) at Rodney Parade, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Newport County vs Grimsby Town prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Newport County vs Grimsby Town
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Newport County vs Grimsby Town call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 24-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Grimsby Town the side to beat, with roughly 23% 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.
Newport County Preview
Newport County reach this fixture 7 match into their EFL League Two. Here is where The Exiles stand:
In this competition
1 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost
0.86 points per game
10 scored, at 1.43 a game
11 conceded, at 1.57 a game
The Exiles, season-wide
1 won, 4 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Shaquille Gwengwe, 4 goals
Most assists: Harrison Biggins, 2 assists
Recent results — Newport County
22/09/2026 14:00
19/09/2026 10:00
12/09/2026 10:00
05/09/2026 10:00
01/09/2026 14:45
Grimsby Town: how they are travelling
Grimsby Town come in 7 matches into their EFL League Two.
Here is what The Mariners have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 4 drawn, 0 lost
1.86 points per game
11 scored, at 1.57 a game
6 conceded, at 0.86 a game
The Mariners, season-wide
3 won, 4 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kieran Green, 3 goals
Most assists: Kieran Green, 2 assists
Recent results — The Mariners
22/09/2026 14:00
19/09/2026 10:00
12/09/2026 07:30
05/09/2026 10:00
01/09/2026 14:45
The head-to-head
Over 25 recent meetings between Newport County and Grimsby Town:
Newport County: 8 win(s)
Grimsby Town: 8 win(s)
Drawn: 9
An even record like this keeps the Newport County vs Grimsby Town prediction genuinely open.
Form comparison Newport County vs Grimsby Town
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Newport County
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
L
D
|
0.86 |
| Home |
D
D
W
|
1.67 |
| Away |
D
L
L
L
|
0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 67% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.11 | 1.46 | 0.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.65 | 1.15 | 2.02 |
Away Team
Grimsby Town
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
D
D
|
1.86 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 75% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 2.25 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 1.75 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 0.5 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 25% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 75% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.68 | 1.75 | 1.6 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 0.92 | 1.34 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Newport County vs Grimsby Town
Match: Newport County vs Grimsby Town
Competition: EFL League Two
Date: Saturday, 26/09/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Rodney Parade
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Stats
The statistics for The Ironsides vs Grimsby Town that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.84
League: 2.52
Both Teams to Score
67%
League: 51%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
67%
League: 44%
Cards
2.33
League: 4.18
Corners
14.66
League: 9.94
Home Team
Newport County
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
L
D
|
0.86 |
| Home |
D
D
W
|
1.67 |
| Away |
D
L
L
L
|
0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 67% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.11 | 1.46 | 0.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.65 | 1.15 | 2.02 |
Away Team
Grimsby Town
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
D
D
|
1.86 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 75% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 2.25 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 1.75 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 0.5 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 25% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 75% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.68 | 1.75 | 1.6 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 0.92 | 1.34 |
Corners
10 / Match
+24% Corners / Match
Grimsby Town received +24% more corners than Newport County in the EFL League Two
12.43 / Match
Accrington Stanley
(5)
Fleetwood Town
(9)
Northampton Town
(0)
Salford City
(0)
Tranmere Rovers
(4)
Bristol Rovers
(1)
Rochdale
(9)(9)
Crawley Town
(8)
Bristol Rovers
(7)
Cheltenham Town
(8)
Accrington Stanley
(7)
Fleetwood Town
(7)
Walsall
(6)
Exeter City
Cards
1.71 / Match
+20% Cards / Match
Newport County received +20% more cards than Grimsby Town in the EFL League Two
1.43 / Match
Accrington Stanley
(2)
Fleetwood Town
(0)
Northampton Town
(2)
Salford City
(3)
Tranmere Rovers
(2)
Bristol Rovers
(1)
Rochdale
(2)(2)
Crawley Town
(2)
Bristol Rovers
(1)
Cheltenham Town
(1)
Accrington Stanley
(2)
Fleetwood Town
(1)
Walsall
(1)
Exeter City
Goals Scored
1.43 / Match
+10%
Grimsby Town is +10% better in terms of goals scored
1.57 / Match
Accrington Stanley
(0)
Fleetwood Town
(1)
Northampton Town
(0)
Salford City
(1)
Tranmere Rovers
(2)
Bristol Rovers
(3)
Rochdale
(3)(2)
Crawley Town
(2)
Bristol Rovers
(2)
Cheltenham Town
(2)
Accrington Stanley
(2)
Fleetwood Town
(0)
Walsall
(1)
Exeter City
Goals Conceded
1.57 / Match
+45%
Newport County condeded +45% more goals than Grimsby Town
0.86 / Match
Accrington Stanley
(0)
Fleetwood Town
(1)
Northampton Town
(1)
Salford City
(2)
Tranmere Rovers
(2)
Bristol Rovers
(5)
Rochdale
(0)(0)
Crawley Town
(0)
Bristol Rovers
(2)
Cheltenham Town
(2)
Accrington Stanley
(2)
Fleetwood Town
(0)
Walsall
(0)
Exeter City
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 |
Walsall
|
7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 1.86 |
| 3 |
Grimsby Town
|
7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 1.86 |
| 4 |
Gillingham
|
7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 5 |
Cheltenham Town
|
7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 6 |
Bristol Rovers
|
7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 7 |
York City
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 1.57 |
| 8 |
Crewe Alexandra
|
7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 1.57 |
| 9 |
Chesterfield
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 1.57 |
| 10 |
Tranmere Rovers
|
7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 1.43 |
| 11 |
Fleetwood Town
|
7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1.43 |
| 12 |
Salford City
|
7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 10 | 1.43 |
| 13 |
Swindon Town
|
7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 10 | 1.43 |
| 14 |
Rotherham United
|
7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 1.29 |
| 15 |
Colchester United
|
7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 9 | 1.29 |
| 16 |
Oldham Athletic
|
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 7 | 1 |
| 17 |
Rochdale
|
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 7 | 1 |
| 18 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 7 | 1 |
| 19 |
Exeter City
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 20 |
Newport County
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 21 |
Northampton Town
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 22 |
Accrington Stanley
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -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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