Northampton Town vs Newport County | Prediction | EFL League Two | 05/09

England - EFL League Two

1 - 0

05 Sept 2026 10:00

Northampton Town and Newport County face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 EFL League Two season. The game takes place at Sixfields Stadium on Saturday, 05/09/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Northampton Town Football Club Limited vs The Exiles, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Northampton Town vs Newport County

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

No BTTS 2nd Half

Market: No BTTS 2nd Half · @ 1.27

1.27

Last updated: 01-09-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Northampton Town to win

Based on our evaluations, Northampton Town vs Newport County is a matchup between two evenly matched sides. But playing at home gives Northampton Town the added advantage, which is why we recommend taking Northampton Town to win outright at home.

The odds offered for a Northampton Town win have a lot of value, and the fact that they have that home support should help tremendously in their bid to get the victory.

Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

Based on our analysis, Northampton Town vs Newport County looks like going to fall safely under 2.5 goals.

The statistics point to the match being more of a defensive struggle, with the two teams more likely to play cautiously than they are to go out and attack.

The Cobblers preview

Northampton Town comes into the match having played 4 games in the EFL League Two so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 3 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 0.75 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 11 draws, and 35 losses.

Northampton Town's attack has scored 57 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the EFL League Two, averaging 0.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.93.

The offence system of Northampton Town is led by Tom Eaves as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Dean Campbell, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.75 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 91 goals conceded in 61 matches, resulting in an average of 1.49.

Northampton Town's Latest Results

The Ironsides preview

On the other hand, Newport County comes into the match having played 4 games in the EFL League Two so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 11 draws, and 33 losses.

Newport County's attack has scored 64 goals during this period. Out of this total, 9 goals were scored in the EFL League Two, averaging 2.25 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.1.

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 9 goals with an average of 2.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 98 goals conceded in 58 matches, resulting in an average of 1.69.

Newport County's Latest Results