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

As Swindon Town prepare to host Newport on February 11, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee Drysdale, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Swindon Town, currently 4th in the standings with 55 points from 30 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 30 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Newport, sitting 23rd with 21 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 14 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 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Swindon Town and Newport have favored Swindon Town, with Newport claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). This fixture has generally favored Swindon Town in recent years.

In their previous league match against Oldham Athletic, Swindon Town recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Ripley, Wilson-Brown, Tafazolli, Clarke, Olakigbe, Borland, Nichols, Snowdon, Scanlon, Drinan, Palmer. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Newport's last outing came against Grimsby, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Wright, Davies, Delaney, Baker, Shephard, Brennan, Garner, Sprangler, Biggins, Spellman, Opoku. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Swindon Town are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, while Newport are likely to counter with a 4-1-4-1 setup. 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: Swindon Town's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 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 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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