Newport County vs Chesterfield prediction, lineups, odds and bet builder tips. Find the best bets for Friday's League Two clash, plus full team news.
Newport County vs Chesterfield Match Summary
Competition | League Two |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 30 October 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Rodney Parade |
Newport County vs Chesterfield pits an injury-ravaged home side against a Chesterfield team who have just scored five, and this League Two fixture at Rodney Parade looks loaded towards the visitors.
Newport have won just one of their last six, and a narrow defeat at Cheltenham Town last time out did nothing to ease a brutal injury crisis.
Chesterfield, by contrast, smashed Crewe Alexandra 5-1 at home last time out to end a three-game winless run and climb into the play-off places. They travel with genuine momentum.
History points the same way. Chesterfield have won four of the previous meetings with Newport. The hosts have won just two, and none have finished level.
Newport County vs Chesterfield Form
Newport have won 2 of their last 10 matches, and they sit 16th in the table. This is a direct side, leaning on long balls, crosses and attacking set pieces, but they struggle to keep the ball and look vulnerable down the flanks. With so many bodies missing, a stubborn performance is the minimum requirement on Friday.
Chesterfield have won 4 of their last 10 matches, a modest return, but the Crewe thrashing showed what this side can do when it clicks. They are a possession team who love attacking down the wings, and Dilan Markanday has recorded 1+ shots on target in 8 of his last 10 League Two outings.
Newport County vs Chesterfield Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Newport County: Matty Jacob (Injured/out), Aaron Lewis (Injured/out), Christian Doidge (Injured/out), James Crole (Injured/out), H. Pugh (Injured/out), Tanatswa Nyakuhwa (Injured/out), Matt Dibley-Dias (Injured/doubtful), Yahya Bamba (Injured/doubtful), Shaquille Gwengwe (Suspended)
Chesterfield: Malik Owolabi-Belewu (Injured/out), Will Dickson (Injured/out), Josh Koroma (Injured/doubtful), Joel Randall (Injured/out)
Newport County
Shaquille Gwengwe serves the final game of a three-match ban for violent conduct, while Aaron Lewis and Matty Jacob have joined an already crowded treatment room. Yahya Bamba and Matt Dibley-Dias are doubts after picking up issues at Cheltenham. The probable Newport County vs Chesterfield lineups have Kion Etete leading the line for the hosts in a 4-2-3-1.
Chesterfield
Chesterfield will check on Josh Koroma, who picked up an injury while celebrating against Crewe. If he misses out, Dilan Markanday is expected to replace him, slotting in on the left of a probable 4-2-3-1 built around Louie Marsh.
Newport County vs Chesterfield Predicted Lineup
Newport County
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Jordan Wright; Cameron Norman, Kyle Cameron, Lee Jenkins, Joe Thomas; Ciarán Brennan, Matt Smith; Michael Adu-Poku, Kieron Evans, Harrison Biggins; Kion Etete
Chesterfield
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Zach Hemming; Remeao Hutton, Jack Simpson, Alfie Pond, Tom Pearce; Tom Naylor, George McEachran; Liam Mandeville, Louie Marsh, Dilan Markanday; Fraser Bryden
Newport County vs Chesterfield Key Stats & Match Facts
Dilan Markanday has scored in 3 of his last 3 apps vs Newport (League Two).
Louie Marsh has recorded 1+ shots on target in 9 of his last 10 apps (League Two).
George McEachran has made 3+ tackles in 6 of his last 6 apps (League Two).
Chesterfield have had 7+ corners in 3 of their last 4 matches vs Newport (League Two).
Tom Naylor has assisted in 2 of his last 3 apps vs Newport (League Two).
Newport County vs Chesterfield Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Newport County 0-2 Chesterfield. The Newport County vs Chesterfield betting odds make the Spireites clear favourites at 8/11 (Coral), and that feels right. Newport's injury list is simply too long, and a home side who struggle to keep the ball look poorly equipped to live with Chesterfield's possession game.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score: No. Newport have scored only 0.89 goals on the model's projection, so Chesterfield could keep a clean sheet. Both Teams To Score is rated below the halfway mark at 47.7%, so No is the value side here. Chesterfield are strong at defending set pieces, which blunts the hosts' best weapon and makes this the first of our Newport County vs Chesterfield best bets.
Chesterfield to win in the Win Market. They are the model's favourite away at Newport. Chesterfield are rated at 55.4% to take the points, and they have bossed the ball in this fixture, typically enjoying far more possession and shots than Newport. Against a depleted home side, back them to make that control count.
Newport County vs Chesterfield Talking Points
Newport have promised to set up positively and go after a result on the front foot, which is a brave call against a Chesterfield side who were 5-0 up at the break against Crewe. It was the club's first lead of that size at the interval in a league fixture since 1935. Assistant boss Danny Webb has demanded his players keep their feet on the ground and maintain their standards, and the visitors look well placed to exploit any gaps a front-foot Newport leave behind. Markanday and Marsh thrive on exactly that sort of space down the wings and between the lines.
Newport County vs Chesterfield Predictions FAQs
When is the Newport County vs Chesterfield League Two game?
Newport County vs Chesterfield kicks off on Friday 30 October 2026 at 19:45 UK time.
Where is Newport County vs Chesterfield being played?
The match is being played at Rodney Parade.
What competition is Newport County vs Chesterfield in?
Newport County vs Chesterfield is a League Two fixture.
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