Grimsby Town v Newport County: the preview
Grimsby Town meet Newport County at Blundell Park, Sunday 12:00am (EFL League Two). Nothing between them: Grimsby Town 17, Newport County 12, 9 drawn from 38 meetings.
The big picture
Grimsby Town come in 3rd on the ladder with 23 points; Newport County are 14th on 19. Grimsby Town have the higher position to protect.
Grimsby Town are 5–4–5 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.7 goals for and 1.3 against.
Newport County are 4–4–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.2 against.
Form
Grimsby Town have won two of their last five and most recently beat York City 5–2.
Newport County have won two of their last five and most recently beat Chesterfield 4–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 38 times on our records since 1921: Grimsby Town 17, Newport County 12, 9 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27, EFL League Two), Newport County won 2–1.
Biggest margin between these two: Grimsby Town by 3 goals in 2018-19 (3–0).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Grimsby Town have the edge.
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