Both teams are enjoying a good season so far and games like this could be decisive. Here's the preview for Newport County - Cambridge United!
- Newport County have the most dropped points from leading position (25) in League Two
- Cambridge United have the the best goal difference (+20) in League Two
The hosts Newport saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the League Two. This match was also played here at Rodney Parade. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Cambridge United have had more rest.
Cambridge are still fighting for top positions and their benefits.
Newport County form and stats
Newport County have played 19 League Two games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 10-5-4 (wins-draws-losses).
The spoils were shared in Newport County's previous game, also at home. Visiting Carlisle United (placed 9th) travelled back with a draw after a 0-0 scoreline. 1-1 away at Mansfield Town before that.
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Newport have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 15 matches with the results: Won eight, drawn five and lost two.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the League Two game versus Crawley Town in only three days. This game is also played here at Rodney Parade.
The Newport County fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 20 in 19 matches. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. From these home matches, Newport County have conceded only 16 goals. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Cambridge United form and stats
As the visiting team in League Two matches, Cambridge United, who have the the best goal difference (+20) in League Two, have produced an overall stat of 10-3-7 so far.
Cambridge failed to get anything from their last game, a League Two home match vs Exeter City (placed 8th) that ended with defeat 1-4. Ahead of that match was the away draw versus Tranmere Rovers that ended 1-1.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Cambridge playing away and similar expectations, we found 15 relevant matches. Results were four Cambridge United wins, four draws and seven defeats.
There might be some complaints about the fixture list from the Cambridge United manager M. Bonner as the team has another away game coming up in only three days, this time against Leyton Orient.
Cambridge are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 34 times in 20 away games so far. 22 goals have been conceded by Cambridge United in these games.
Head 2 Head
This is the result when the teams met earlier this season; Cambridge United - Newport 2-1. Newport-Cambridge United H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Newport County seven wins, Cambridge United two wins, one draw. six of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  P. Mullin 27 goals | J. Ironside 12 goals |  M. Dolan 6 goals |
Newport County missing players
Cambridge United missing players
| Newport County | Cambridge United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 40 | 19 | 5 | Played | P | 6 | 20 | 41 |
| 17 | 10 | 3 | Won | W | 1 | 10 | 21 |
| 11 | 5 | 1 | Drew | D | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 12 | 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 3 | 7 | 12 |
| 49 | 20 | 5 | Scored | S | 8 | 34 | 61 |
| 40 | 16 | 4 | Conceded | C | 8 | 22 | 41 |
| 92% | 84% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 93% |
| 70% | 53% | 60% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 85% | 73% |
| 40% | 37% | 20% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 50% | 51% |
| 10% | 5% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 17% | 20% | 17% |
| 8% | 5% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 17% | 20% | 12% |
| 57% | 47% | 40% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 50% | 54% |
| 32% | 37% | 40% | Clean Sheets | C S | 17% | 30% | 29% |
| 18% | 32% | 20% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 20% | 24% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.1 | 1 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1 | 1.4 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12.1 | 13.4 | 13 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.8 | 11.9 | 11.6 |
| 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| 35% | 30% | 25% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 35% | 45% | 39% |
- Cambridge United have the the best goal difference (+12) away in League Two
- Cambridge United have the the best goal difference (+20) in League Two
- Cambridge United haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Newport County have the most dropped points from leading position (25) in League Two
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Cheltenham Town | 40 | 21 | 9 | 10 | 54 | 35 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 31 | 19 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 72 |
| 2 | Cambridge United | 41 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 61 | 41 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 19 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 34 | 22 | 20 | 71 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers | 41 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 51 | 45 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 24 | 6 | 70 |
| 4 | Morecambe | 41 | 19 | 9 | 13 | 58 | 54 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 32 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 26 | 31 | 4 | 66 |
| 5 | Tranmere Rovers | 41 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 48 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 22 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 26 | 4 | 65 |
| 6 | Newport County | 40 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 49 | 40 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 29 | 24 | 9 | 62 |
| 7 | Forest Green Rovers | 40 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 51 | 46 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 24 | 5 | 62 |
| 8 | Exeter City | 40 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 65 | 46 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 17 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 31 | 29 | 19 | 60 |
| 9 | Carlisle United | 40 | 17 | 8 | 15 | 55 | 46 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 37 | 24 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 22 | 9 | 59 |
| 10 | Salford City | 40 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 46 | 33 | 21 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 31 | 15 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 58 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient | 41 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 46 | 43 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 26 | 18 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 3 | 58 |
| 12 | Bradford City | 40 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 46 | 45 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 24 | 28 | 1 | 58 |
| 13 | Crawley Town | 41 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 51 | 53 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 23 | 30 | -2 | 56 |
| 14 | Port Vale | 41 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 53 | 52 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 28 | 31 | 1 | 53 |
| 15 | Stevenage | 41 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 36 | 36 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 15 | 21 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 53 |
| 16 | Oldham Athletic | 41 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 64 | 68 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 30 | 37 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 34 | 31 | -4 | 51 |
| 17 | Harrogate Town | 41 | 14 | 8 | 19 | 43 | 48 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 26 | 27 | -5 | 50 |
| 18 | Walsall | 41 | 10 | 19 | 12 | 42 | 47 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 22 | 24 | -5 | 49 |
| 19 | Scunthorpe United | 40 | 13 | 8 | 19 | 39 | 51 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 26 | -12 | 47 |
| 20 | Barrow | 40 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 49 | 51 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 31 | 28 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 23 | -2 | 46 |
| 21 | Mansfield Town | 41 | 9 | 19 | 13 | 46 | 52 | 21 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 26 | 30 | 20 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 20 | 22 | -6 | 46 |
| 22 | Colchester United | 41 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 39 | 59 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 34 | -20 | 41 |
| 23 | Southend United | 41 | 8 | 13 | 20 | 24 | 53 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 27 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 26 | -29 | 37 |
| 24 | Grimsby Town | 40 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 30 | 58 | 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 26 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 32 | -28 | 34 |