Points have been hard to come by for Newport County so far, and that also applies to Rochdale. The bottom dwellers have the opportunity for some crucial points here.
- Newport County have the the worst goal difference (-5) at home in League Two
- Rochdale have the the worst goal difference (-11) in League Two
These are hectic days for the hosts, as they were in action only four days ago in the League Two. That game was an away game at Swindon Town, so at least Newport County are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Newport County form and stats
Newport County's struggle is real here at Rodney Parade with only 4 points collected from 6 League Two games. The win-draw-lost numbers are ugly: 1-1-4.
In their previous game, the manager Rowberry led his Newport County to a defeat away at Swindon Town. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Rodney Parade. Townsend had a busy but productive day in the Swindon Town match. Despite making seven saves the loss could not be prevented. Demetriou was "man of the match" with a rating of 8.23 out of 10. The defender Demetriou hit one key pass and won 6 of 7 duels.
Before that match, a win away at Leyton Orient.The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Newport County have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 14 games) they have won 6 times, drawn 2 and lost 6.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Newport here at Rodney Parade in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (5 from 6 games). Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 10 goals have been conceded.
Rochdale form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Rochdale so far with only 4 points returning home. The records show 1-1-4 (win-draw-lose).
Rochdale might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Doncaster Rovers proved too strong as Rochdale slumped to a 1-2 defeat in front of their own fans at Crown Oil Arena. Quigley, attacking player, was the top performer on the team in that game, scoring a match rating of 7.24. Quigley scored one goal and hit one key pass.
Prior to that result Rochdale won their away game at Colchester United. The scoreline was 1-0.We have checked recent matches where Rochdale have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 12 games were 4 victories, 5 draws and 3 defeats.
The visitors have scored 4 goals from 6 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Rochdale have conceded 11 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the prior four meetings): Newport County won one game, zero matches ended in a draw and Rochdale have three wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: three / one.
Top Goalscorers
  O. Bogle 6 goals |   D. Rodney 3 goals | S. Quigley 3 goals |
Newport County missing players
Rochdale missing players
| Newport County | Rochdale | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 12 | 6 | 0 | Played | P | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 12 | 5 | 0 | Scored | S | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 16 | 10 | 0 | Conceded | C | 1 | 11 | 18 |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 75% | 83% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 50% | 55% |
| 33% | 33% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 50% | 45% |
| 17% | 17% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 17% | 9% |
| 8% | 17% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 17% | 9% |
| 42% | 50% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 17% | 36% |
| 8% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 17% | 9% |
| 50% | 50% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 67% | 55% |
| 3.2 | 3.8 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5 | 4.2 | 5 |
| 5.1 | 3.3 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7.5 | 6.7 | 5.1 |
| 1.7 | 1.8 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10.5 | 10.7 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7 | 6.2 | 8.4 |
| 1.5 | 1.7 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| 67% | 50% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 20% | 36% | 28% |
| 11 | 8.7 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8 | 13.8 | 11.8 |
| 3.5 | 3.7 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 |
- Newport County have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Newport County have the the worst goal difference (-5) at home in League Two
- Newport County haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Rochdale have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Rochdale have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Rochdale have the most conceded goals in the first half (10) in League Two
- Rochdale have the the worst goal difference (-11) in League Two
- Rochdale haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Leyton Orient | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 28 |
| 2 | Stevenage | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 28 |
| 3 | Northampton Town | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 26 |
| 4 | Bradford City | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 21 |
| 5 | Salford City | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 21 |
| 6 | Barrow | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 21 |
| 7 | Mansfield Town | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 20 |
| 8 | Swindon Town | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 20 |
| 9 | Doncaster Rovers | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 20 |
| 10 | Carlisle United | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 18 |
| 11 | Tranmere Rovers | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 16 |
| 12 | Crewe Alexandra | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 16 |
| 13 | Grimsby Town | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| 14 | Sutton United | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 10 | -3 | 14 |
| 15 | Walsall | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 13 |
| 16 | AFC Wimbledon | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 12 |
| 17 | Newport County | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -4 | 11 |
| 18 | Gillingham | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -8 | 10 |
| 19 | Stockport County | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -4 | 9 |
| 20 | Hartlepool United | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 15 | -10 | 9 |
| 21 | Harrogate Town | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -7 | 8 |
| 22 | Colchester United | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -8 | 6 |
| 23 | Crawley Town | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -9 | 6 |
| 24 | Rochdale | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | -11 | 5 |
