NEWPORT CITY VS LLANTWIT MAJOR - WALES: FAW CHAMPIONSHIP, SOUTH MATCH PREVIEW
WALES: FAW CHAMPIONSHIP, SOUTH MATCH DETAILS: NEWPORT CITY VS LLANTWIT MAJOR
As Newport City prepare to host Llantwit Major on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 20:30, this WALES: FAW Championship, South fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
NEWPORT CITY PREVIEW IN WALES: FAW CHAMPIONSHIP, SOUTH
Newport City, currently 8th in the standings with 30 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 23 points. They've earned 15 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.
LLANTWIT MAJOR PREVIEW IN WALES: FAW CHAMPIONSHIP, SOUTH
Llantwit Major, sitting 9th with 24 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 9 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws 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 limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR NEWPORT CITY VS LLANTWIT MAJOR
Recent meetings between Newport City and Llantwit Major have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw.
The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.
In their previous league match against Afan Lido, Newport City recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.
Llantwit Major's last outing came against Cwmbran Celtic, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a standard system.
Looking ahead, Newport City are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Newport City and Llantwit Major 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 AND PREDICTION FOR NEWPORT CITY VS LLANTWIT MAJOR
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Newport City's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Llantwit Major's games average 2.2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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