Shrewsbury Town v Newport County: the preview
Shrewsbury Town meet Newport County at The Croud Meadow, Sunday 1:00am (EFL League Two). Shrewsbury Town lead the head to head with Newport County: 13 wins to 8, 5 drawn from 26 meetings.
The big picture
Shrewsbury Town come in 10th on the ladder with 21 points; Newport County are 14th on 19. Shrewsbury Town have the higher position to protect.
Shrewsbury Town are 5–6–3 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.2 goals for and 1.6 against.
Newport County are 4–4–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.2 against.
Form
Shrewsbury Town have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Gillingham 1–2.
Newport County have won two of their last five and most recently beat Chesterfield 4–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 26 times on our records since 1951: Shrewsbury Town 13, Newport County 8, 5 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26, EFL League Two), Newport County won 1–0.
Biggest margin between these two: Shrewsbury Town by 5 goals in 1960-61 (5–0).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Shrewsbury Town have the edge.
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