Bristol Rovers vs Newport Co: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Bristol Rovers prepare to host Newport on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30 under referee Finnie, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Bristol Rovers, currently 22nd in the standings with 27 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 37 points. They've earned 16 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Newport, sitting 24th with 24 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 17 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Bristol Rovers and Newport have favored Bristol Rovers, with Bristol Rovers claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Oldham Athletic, Bristol Rovers recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Young, Lockyer, Kilgour, Senior, Balmer, Thomas, Thompson-Sommers, Smallwood, Leigh, Quigley, Cavegn. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Newport's last outing came against Salford City, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Wright, Davies, Delaney, Baker, Shephard, Crole, Sprangler, Evans, Biggins, Baker-Richardson, Lloyd. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Bristol Rovers are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Newport are likely to counter with a 5-4-1 setup. This contrast often creates a dynamic where sustained pressure meets disciplined defensive structure.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Bristol Rovers's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Newport's games average 2.8 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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