Newport County
2/10Wins
1.4Goals / game
1.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Newport County’s results
League TwoMatchweek 8THE MATCH CENTRENewport County vs Grimsby match centre
Full time
2:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Christian Doidge57′
Shaquille Gwengwe69′
Jordan Wright83′ (og)
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 26 Sep 14:01 UK.
Odds updated 26 Sep 14:15 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 9 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Newport CountyGrimsby
—Expected goals · API-Football—
4Shots on target3
9Total Shots10
32%Ball Possession68%
7Corner Kicks3
14Fouls8
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves2
214Total passes447
111Passes accurate351
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Newport County 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Grimsby 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Fetched 26 Sep, 12:13 UK. This report is more than six hours old. Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Grimsby
4/10Wins
1.6Goals / game
1.3Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Grimsby’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Newport County
10 matchesResults2 wins · 4 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.4
Goals conceded per game1.6
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Swindon TownAway · EFL Trophy2–0Accrington STAway · League Two0–0Fleetwood TownHome · League Two1–1NorthamptonAway · League Two0–1Salford CityAway · League Two1–2TranmereHome · League Two2–2Bristol RoversAway · League Two3–5RochdaleHome · League Two3–0AFC WimbledonAway · League Cup1–1AS RomaHome · Friendlies Clubs1–4
Grimsby
10 matchesResults4 wins · 4 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.6
Goals conceded per game1.3
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Notts CountyAway · EFL Trophy1–2Crawley TownHome · League Two2–0Bristol RoversHome · League Two2–0CheltenhamAway · League Two2–2Accrington STAway · League Two2–2Fleetwood TownHome · League Two2–2WalsallAway · League Two0–0Exeter CityHome · League Two1–0BlackpoolHome · League Cup1–3Grimsby BoroughHome · Friendlies Clubs3–2
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Newport County at home with Grimsby away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 03:56 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
League Two · 2026/27 · all league matches
Newport CountyGrimsby
7Matches played7
6Points earned13
1Wins3
1.4Goals scored / match1.6
1.6Goals conceded / match0.9
2Clean sheets4
2Failed to score1
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Newport County at home with Grimsby away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Newport County
0wins4MEETINGS
Grimsby
2winsNov 2024 – Feb 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Newport County
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1H. Mullins
- 1
J. WrightG - 22
C. NormanD - 5
L. JenkinsD - 4
K. CameronD - 16
M. JacobD - 24
M. Dibley-DiasM - 6
C. BrennanM - 23
M. Adu-PokuM - 10
H. BigginsM - 9
S. GwengweM - 27
C. DoidgeF
Substitutes (7)
7 · K. Evans
19 · G. Garner
18 · A. Lewis
33 · S. MacDonald
20 · Y. Bamba
8 · M. Smith
12 · Joe Thomas
Grimsby
Confirmed formation4-1-4-1D. Artell
- 31
C. PymG - 5
H. RodgersD - 2
M. KacurriD - 17
C. McJannetD - 3
J. SweeneyD - 29
M. SheltonM - 28
F. CartwrightM - 4
K. GreenM - 7
J. WalkerM - 30
C. VernamM - 9
Iwan MorganF
Substitutes (7)
39 · A. Cook
8 · Cian Doyle
10 · S. Finch
16 · R. Staunton
14 · J. Amaluzor
11 · Ryley Reynolds
41 · S. Auton
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗League Two table
Current standings · League Two. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 15 | WWDDD |
| 2 |  Cheltenham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 15 | WDWDW |
| 3 |  Bristol Rovers | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 15 | WLLWW |
| 4 |  York | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | WLWDL |
| 5 |  Walsall | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 14 | DWDDD |
| 6 | Grimsby | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 13 | LWWDD |
| 7 |  Salford City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 13 | WWDWW |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 12 | LWWWD |
| 9 |  Crewe | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | DDDDD |
| 10 |  Tranmere | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 11 | DDLWD |
| 11 |  Chesterfield | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 11 | LWWDD |
| 12 |  Swindon Town | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 11 | DLLWW |
| 13 |  Rotherham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 10 | DWDLD |
| 14 |  Fleetwood Town | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 10 | LLDWD |
| 15 |  Colchester | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 10 | DDDLL |
| 16 |  Rochdale | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 10 | WWDLW |
| 17 | Newport County | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 9 | WDDLL |
| 18 |  Shrewsbury | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 8 | DDWLL |
| 19 |  Accrington ST | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 7 | DDLWD |
| 20 |  Oldham | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 7 | LLLLD |
| 21 |  Exeter City | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 6 | LDLDD |
| 22 |  Northampton | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 6 | LLWDD |
| 23 |  Port Vale | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 5 | LWLLD |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 4 | LLLDL |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Newport County | Draw | Grimsby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathonbet | 3.92 | 3.48 | 1.84 |
| Betfair | 4.10 | 3.60 | 1.87 |
| Pinnacle | 4.11 | 3.64 | 1.88 |
| SBO | 3.47 | 3.19 | 1.90 |
| William Hill | 3.80 | 3.30 | 1.85 |
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