AFC Wimbledon and Newport County face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 EFL Cup season. The game takes place at Plough Lane (Cherry Red Records Stadium) on Saturday, 08/08/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).

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APWin predictions for AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County

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👉 Our prediction is: AFC Wimbledon to win the 1st half

As the odds and the statistics clearly indicate, AFC Wimbledon is the superior side in this matchup. They play an aggressive attacking style that puts pressure on their opponents. We expect more or less the same gameplan at home against Newport County, which should result in a fast start.

That is why we are tipping AFC Wimbledon to win the first half in the half-time market.

👉 Our prediction is: AFC Wimbledon to win

In all honesty, there is no other result we can foresee for this match other than AFC Wimbledon to win outright, which is our betting tip.

AFC Wimbledon's strong form this season, particularly at home, is hard to overlook, as are Newport County's shaky overall results and performances of late. And we expect the two sides to play true to form when they meet for their upcoming match.

The Dons preview

AFC Wimbledon comes into the match having played 0 games in the EFL Cup so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 19 wins, 9 draws, and 27 losses.

AFC Wimbledon's attack has scored 69 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the EFL Cup, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.25.

The offence system of AFC Wimbledon is led by Marcus Browne as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Steve Seddon, who has contributed with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 89 goals conceded in 55 matches, resulting in an average of 1.62.

The Ironsides preview

On the other hand, Newport County comes into the match having played 0 games in the EFL Cup so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 9 draws, and 31 losses.

Newport County's attack has scored 54 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the EFL Cup, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.02.

The offence system of Newport County is led by Courtney Baker-Richardson as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kai Whitmore, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 88 goals conceded in 53 matches, resulting in an average of 1.66.

Head to head: AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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AFC Wimbledon

England - League Cup

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L L L

0.6

Home L L L L D

0.2

Away W L L L L

0.6

Away Team

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Newport County

England - League Cup

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W L W L

1.8

Home W W L W L

1.8

Away W L L L W

1.2

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Published on 5 August 2026, at 21:03 Last updated on 5 August 2026, at 21:03
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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