Newport County host promotion-chasing Chesterfield at Rodney Parade this Friday in a significant League Two fixture. Newport County sit 16th in League Two on 15 points after 13 games, with a record of three wins, six draws and four losses.
County currently sit 16th in the league table with 15 points from 13 games. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with a win, three draws and a loss in their last five outings, a sequence that reads one win, three draws and one loss. They were beaten 1-0 away at Cheltenham last Friday, a result that leaves them ten points adrift of the automatic promotion places and leaders Salford City. The side has scored 16 goals and conceded 16 this season.
Recent form
Their last five results show a pattern of resilience mixed with frustration. Before the Cheltenham defeat, they earned a 2-2 draw at Rotherham, with Harrison Biggins scoring a penalty and Gerard Garner also on the scoresheet. That result on Tuesday 20 October followed a 1-1 draw with York on Saturday 17 October and a 1-0 victory over Colchester on Saturday 10 October. Their recent run also includes a 2-2 draw with Plymouth on Tuesday 6 October and a goalless draw at Gillingham on Saturday 3 October. The club's injury list remains a concern, with several first-team players undergoing late fitness tests ahead of this next fixture.
Chesterfield's threat
The visitors arrive in seventh place and in strong form, having thrashed Crewe 5-1 in their last outing. Their last starting lineup featured the attacking threat of Koroma and Bryden, with Koroma scoring a brace in the win over Crewe. Chesterfield's squad depth is also notable, with experienced players like Naylor and Michael Jacobs providing quality from the bench.
Newport County's team news will be closely watched ahead of the fixture. The Exiles' last starting eleven deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation with Wright in goal and a midfield anchored by Dibley-Dias and Brennan. The importance of securing a positive result at home cannot be overstated as County look to climb the table. The club will be aiming to start a positive run of form with a performance to match their effort against Rotherham, knowing a win could propel them into the top half of the division. Their next opportunity comes against Chesterfield at home on Friday 30 October.
