Newport Co vs Cambridge Utd: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Newport prepare to host Cambridge United on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Newport, currently 24th in the standings with 24 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 40 points. They've earned 10 points from 15 home 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.

Cambridge United, sitting 3rd with 60 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 23 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Newport and Cambridge United have favored Cambridge United, with Cambridge United claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Salford City, Newport recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a 3-1-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Wright, Davies, Delaney, Baker, Shephard, Crole, Sprangler, Evans, Biggins, Baker-Richardson, Lloyd. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Cambridge United's last outing came against Colchester, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Eastwood, Purrington, Watts, Jobe, Gibbons, Mpanzu, McLoughlin, Kaikai, Knight, Brophy, Appere. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Newport are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Newport and Cambridge United are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Newport's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Cambridge United's games average 3.2 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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