Tranmere Rovers v Newport County: the preview
Tranmere Rovers meet Newport County at Prenton Park, Saturday 11:30pm (EFL League Two). Nothing between them: Tranmere Rovers 15, Newport County 15, 9 drawn from 39 meetings.
The big picture
Tranmere Rovers come in 15th on the ladder with 19 points; Newport County are 14th on 19. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Tranmere Rovers are 4–3–7 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.2 against.
Newport County are 4–4–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.2 against.
Form
Tranmere Rovers have won two of their last five and most recently beat Cheltenham Town 3–1.
Newport County have won two of their last five and most recently beat Chesterfield 4–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 39 times on our records since 1959: Tranmere Rovers 15, Newport County 15, 9 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27, EFL League Two), it was a draw 2–2.
Biggest margin between these two: Tranmere Rovers by 4 goals in 1987-88 (4–0).
What the numbers say
On the numbers this is too close to split.
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