Bristol Rovers chase fourth straight win over Newport County
Newport County meet Bristol Rovers at Rodney Parade, Sunday 2:00am (EFL League Two). Bristol Rovers have won the last three against Newport County.
The big picture
Newport County come in 14th on the ladder with 19 points; Bristol Rovers are 18th on 16. Newport County have the higher position to protect.
Newport County are 4–4–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.2 against.
Bristol Rovers are 5–8–1 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.2 goals for and 1.6 against.
Form
Newport County have won two of their last five and most recently beat Chesterfield 4–1.
Bristol Rovers have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Fleetwood Town 1–3.
Head to head
These sides have met 69 times on our records since 1920: Newport County 26, Bristol Rovers 26, 17 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27, EFL League Two), Bristol Rovers won 5–3.
Bristol Rovers have won the last three against Newport County.
Biggest margin between these two: Bristol Rovers by 4 goals in 1983-84 (4–0).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Newport County go in as clear favourites.
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