Newport County vs York City: probable lineups, prediction, odds and bet builder tips for Saturday's League Two clash at Rodney Parade with team news.
Newport County vs York City Match Summary
Competition | English League Two |
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Match Date | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Rodney Parade |
Saturday's Newport County vs York City clash at Rodney Parade pits a stubborn home side against a York team the bookmakers make favourites in League Two.
Hayden Mullins' Newport edged Colchester last time out through a late winner from substitute Tanatswa Nyakuhwa. They are now unbeaten in seven games in all competitions.
Scott Lindsey's York, promoted from the National League, sit fifth in the table. Ollie Pearce's late leveller rescued a home point against Northampton last time out.
Newport hold the upper hand in previous meetings with four wins. York have won the other two, with no draws in the mix.
Newport County vs York City Form
Newport are undefeated in their last five League Two matches, and that resilience carries across all competitions after the narrow win over Colchester. They are a direct side, happy to go long, attack down the right and back their finishing and set pieces. Harrison Biggins is the hub behind the striker, though they rarely dominate the ball.
York's place in fifth is built on a lively attack. Ollie Pearce has scored or assisted in 5 of his last 6 League Two appearances, with Alex Newby supporting from attacking midfield. They like the ball, play with width and come back from losing positions, but they leave the door open at the back far too often.
Newport County vs York City Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Newport County: J. Crole (Injured/out), H. Pugh (Injured/out), C. Doidge (Injured/out), J. Thomas (Doubtful)
York City: J. Stones (Injured/out), H. Boateng (Injured/out), M. Williams (Injured/out), C. Hewitt (Injured/out), Z. Medley (Injured/out)
Newport County
Christian Doidge is out after picking up an injury in the first half against Colchester, so expect Shaquille Gwengwe to lead the line with Yahya Bamba returning out wide. Otherwise, Newport look set to go unchanged in a probable 4-2-3-1.
York City
The main call in the Newport County vs York City lineups sits with Scott Lindsey, who could make one change by recalling Jeff King on the right. Zech Medley and Josh Stones are part of a five-man injury list, and York shape up in a probable 3-4-2-1.
Newport County vs York City Predicted Lineup
Newport County
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: J. Wright; C. Norman, K. Cameron, L. Jenkins, M. Jacob; C. Brennan, M. Dibley-Dias; M. Adu-Poku, H. Biggins, Y. Bamba; S. Gwengwe
York City
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: A. McNally; M. Kitching, Z. Johnson, R. Fallowfield; J. King, O. Banks, A. Hunt, H. Boyes; J. Grey, A. Newby; O. Pearce
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Newport County vs York City Key Stats & Match Facts
Alex Newby has attempted 2+ shots in 8 of his last 9 League Two appearances.
Ollie Pearce has attempted 2+ shots in 6 of his last 6 League Two appearances.
Ollie Pearce has provided assists in 3 of his last 5 League Two appearances.
There have been 27+ shots taken in 5 of York's last 6 League Two matches.
Harrison Biggins has won 2+ fouls in 5 of his last 6 League Two appearances.
Newport County vs York City Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: York City to win, with both sides finding the net. Our Newport County vs York City prediction backs the visitors, who are 1/1 with Unibet and the better side on most measures, from their place in the table to the volume of shots they create. Newport, out at 11/4 with Bet365, carry enough threat from set pieces to score, but York's attacking quality gives them the edge.
Best Bets
York City to win in the Win Market. York sit well above Newport in the table and project as the more potent attacking side, so they are the team to beat. The market broadly agrees, which makes this fair value rather than a big edge, but they are the right side to be on.
Both Teams To Score: Yes. The projection points to a game with goals in it and both teams scoring is the stronger read. Newport carry real threat through their finishing and set pieces, while York's weak spot is stopping opponents from carving out opportunities, so a clean sheet at either end looks a big ask.
Newport County vs York City Bet Builder
Our Newport County vs York City bet builder tips combine three legs: York City to win, Ollie Pearce to score anytime and both teams to score.
York City to win: York have had 17+ shots in 4 of their last 6 League Two matches, and that volume can tell against a Newport side who struggle to keep the ball.
Ollie Pearce to score anytime: the York forward has scored in 3 of his last 4 League Two appearances and starts as the focal point of their attack.
Both teams to score: Newport have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches against York in all competitions, and their finishing gives them a route to goal.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 5/1 and is as short as 37/10 elsewhere.
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Newport County vs York City Talking Points
The Newport County vs York City betting odds lean towards the visitors, and the battle that explains why is out wide. York do their best work down the flanks, with left wing-back Harry Boyes a key creative outlet, and Newport have looked vulnerable defending attacks down the wings. Flip it round and the hosts have a weapon of their own. They are strong in the air and dangerous from attacking set pieces, while York are weak in aerial duels, so expect Newport to make this as direct and messy as possible.
Newport County vs York City Predictions FAQs
When is the Newport County vs York City English League Two game?
The match is on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Newport County vs York City being played?
The match is being played at Rodney Parade.
What competition is Newport County vs York City in?
It is League Two in the 2026/2027 season.
Who is in the probable lineups for Newport County vs York City?
Newport County's probable XI is J. Wright, M. Jacob, K. Cameron, L. Jenkins, C. Norman, C. Brennan, M. Dibley-Dias, Y. Bamba, H. Biggins, M. Adu-Poku and S. Gwengwe, while York City's is A. McNally, M. Kitching, Z. Johnson, R. Fallowfield, H. Boyes, O. Banks, A. Hunt, J. King, J. Grey, A. Newby and O. Pearce.
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