Colchester United v Newport County: what the numbers say
Colchester United meet Newport County at JobServe Community Stadium, Wednesday 4:45am (EFL League Two). Colchester United lead the head to head with Newport County: 28 wins to 18, 16 drawn from 62 meetings.
The big picture
Colchester United come in 21st on the ladder with 15 points; Newport County are 14th on 19. Newport County are the side higher up the table.
Colchester United are 2–5–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 0.9 goals for and 1.5 against.
Newport County are 4–4–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.2 against.
Form
Colchester United have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Walsall 1–3.
Newport County have won two of their last five and most recently beat Chesterfield 4–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 62 times on our records since 1950: Colchester United 28, Newport County 18, 16 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27, EFL League Two), Newport County won 1–0.
Biggest margin between these two: Colchester United by 5 goals in 1976-77 (5–0).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Newport County have the edge.
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