EFL League Two
Newport County vs York City
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Rodney Parade
Newport County vs York City Prediction & Stats - EFL League Two 2026/27
Predictions
Newport County vs York City is part of the EFL League Two schedule for Saturday (17/10).
The fixture is staged at Rodney Parade, 15:00 (UK time).
Below is our Newport County vs York City prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on Newport County vs York City
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred Newport County vs York City prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Over 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 16-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes York City the side to beat, with roughly 26% 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 10 match into their EFL League Two. Here is where The Exiles stand:
In this competition
3 won, 4 drawn, 3 lost
1.3 points per game
13 scored, at 1.3 a game
12 conceded, at 1.2 a game
The Exiles, season-wide
3 won, 5 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Shaquille Gwengwe, 5 goals
Most assists: Harrison Biggins, 2 assists
Recent results — Newport County
10/10/2026 10:00
06/10/2026 14:00
03/10/2026 10:00
26/09/2026 10:00
22/09/2026 14:00
York City: how they are travelling
York City come in 9 matches into their EFL League Two.
Here is what York City have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 3 drawn, 2 lost
1.67 points per game
17 scored, at 1.89 a game
11 conceded, at 1.22 a game
York City, season-wide
4 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Alex Newby, 6 goals
Most assists: Harry Boyes, 6 assists
Recent results — York City
10/10/2026 10:00
26/09/2026 10:00
22/09/2026 14:00
19/09/2026 10:00
15/09/2026 14:00
The head-to-head favours Newport County
Recent meetings have tended to go Newport County's way against York City.
From 4 match(es):
Newport County: 2 win(s)
York City: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 1
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Newport County vs York City prediction.
Form comparison Newport County vs York City
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 |
W
D
W
D
D
|
1.3 |
| Home |
W
W
D
D
W
|
2.2 |
| Away |
D
D
L
L
L
|
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 0% | 60% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.39 | 0.98 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.19 | 1.78 |
Away Team
York City
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
D
|
1.67 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
W
|
2.6 |
| Away |
L
D
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 80% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.11 | 3.4 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.89 | 2.6 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.22 | 0.8 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 60% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.76 | 1.81 | 1.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1 | 1.69 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Newport County vs York City is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
The 3.64 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.
👉 Prediction: Newport County win or Draw
Backing the Double Chance market offers a relatively safe bet, and taking Newport County or draw is a strong option here.
With Newport County’s impressive home form, it’s difficult to see them leaving empty-handed against York City. Given their solid performances at home, they should be more than capable of securing at least a point.
Fixture information - Newport County vs York City
Match: Newport County vs York City
Competition: EFL League Two
Date: Saturday, 17/10/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Rodney Parade
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Stats
The statistics for The Ironsides vs York City that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.68
League: 2.48
Both Teams to Score
68%
League: 53%
Over 1.5+
90%
League: 73%
Over 2.5+
43%
League: 43%
Cards
2.2
League: 4.23
Corners
13.3
League: 10
Home Team
Newport County
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
D
D
|
1.3 |
| Home |
W
W
D
D
W
|
2.2 |
| Away |
D
D
L
L
L
|
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 0% | 60% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.39 | 0.98 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.19 | 1.78 |
Away Team
York City
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
D
|
1.67 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
W
|
2.6 |
| Away |
L
D
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 80% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.11 | 3.4 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.89 | 2.6 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.22 | 0.8 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 60% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.76 | 1.81 | 1.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1 | 1.69 |
Corners
9.4 / Match
+15% Corners / Match
York City received +15% more corners than Newport County in the EFL League Two
10.77 / Match
Colchester United
(5)
Gillingham
(2)
Grimsby Town
(7)
Accrington Stanley
(5)
Fleetwood Town
(9)
Northampton Town
(0)
Salford City
(0)(8)
Northampton Town
(4)
Gillingham
(4)
Chesterfield
(6)
Swindon Town
(9)
Crewe Alexandra
(4)
Cheltenham Town
(7)
Exeter City
Cards
1.6 / Match
+20% Cards / Match
Newport County received +20% more cards than York City in the EFL League Two
1.33 / Match
Colchester United
(0)
Gillingham
(2)
Grimsby Town
(2)
Accrington Stanley
(2)
Fleetwood Town
(0)
Northampton Town
(2)
Salford City
(3)(2)
Northampton Town
(1)
Gillingham
(2)
Chesterfield
(1)
Swindon Town
(2)
Crewe Alexandra
(0)
Cheltenham Town
(2)
Exeter City
Goals Scored
1.3 / Match
+45%
York City is +45% better in terms of goals scored
1.89 / Match
Colchester United
(1)
Gillingham
(0)
Grimsby Town
(2)
Accrington Stanley
(0)
Fleetwood Town
(1)
Northampton Town
(0)
Salford City
(1)(1)
Northampton Town
(3)
Gillingham
(0)
Chesterfield
(4)
Swindon Town
(1)
Crewe Alexandra
(2)
Cheltenham Town
(2)
Exeter City
Goals Conceded
1.2 / Match
+2%
York City condeded +2% more goals than Newport County
1.22 / Match
Colchester United
(0)
Gillingham
(0)
Grimsby Town
(1)
Accrington Stanley
(0)
Fleetwood Town
(1)
Northampton Town
(1)
Salford City
(2)(1)
Northampton Town
(0)
Gillingham
(2)
Chesterfield
(0)
Swindon Town
(1)
Crewe Alexandra
(3)
Cheltenham Town
(1)
Exeter City
EFL League Two Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Salford City
|
10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 19 | 1.9 |
| 2 |
Barnet
|
8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 2.25 |
| 3 |
Crewe Alexandra
|
10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 1.8 |
| 4 |
Gillingham
|
10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 1.6 |
| 5 |
Walsall
|
9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
York City
|
9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Chesterfield
|
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Cheltenham Town
|
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Bristol Rovers
|
10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 15 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Rochdale
|
10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 14 | 1.4 |
| 11 |
Grimsby Town
|
10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 1.3 |
| 12 |
Newport County
|
10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 1.3 |
| 13 |
Exeter City
|
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 1.2 |
| 14 |
Tranmere Rovers
|
10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 1.2 |
| 15 |
Fleetwood Town
|
10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 11 | 1.1 |
| 16 |
Accrington Stanley
|
10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 14 | -1 | 11 | 1.1 |
| 17 |
Swindon Town
|
10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 11 | 1.1 |
| 18 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 15 | -6 | 11 | 1.1 |
| 19 |
Colchester United
|
9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 10 | 1.11 |
| 20 |
Rotherham United
|
10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 10 | 1 |
| 21 |
Oldham Athletic
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 8 | 0.89 |
| 22 |
Port Vale
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 8 | 1 |
| 23 |
Northampton Town
|
8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 7 | 0.88 |
| 24 |
Crawley Town
|
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 5 | 0.63 |
Odds
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