Newport Co vs Tranmere: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Newport prepare to host Tranmere Rovers on March 3, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45 under referee Mackey, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Newport, currently 24th in the standings with 24 points from 33 games, trail the leaders by 41 points. They've earned 10 points from 16 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 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Tranmere Rovers, sitting 18th with 35 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Newport and Tranmere Rovers have favored Tranmere Rovers, ending in a 1-1 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Cambridge United, Newport recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Wright, Davies, Delaney, Baker, Thomas, Biggins, Evans, Sprangler, Lloyd, Crole, Baker-Richardson. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Tranmere Rovers's last outing came against Notts County, where they secured a 0-5 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Marosi, Smith, Negru, Lowe, Brough, Warrington, Finley, Plant, Patrick, Obiero, Whitaker. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Newport are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Newport and Tranmere Rovers 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 a moderate number 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 1 clean sheets. Tranmere Rovers's games average 2.8 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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