Walsall v Newport County: the preview
Walsall meet Newport County at Bescot Stadium, Sunday 12:00am (EFL League Two). Nothing between them: Walsall 23, Newport County 24, 21 drawn from 68 meetings.
The big picture
Walsall come in 6th on the ladder with 22 points; Newport County are 14th on 19. Walsall have the higher position to protect.
Walsall are 5–1–7 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.6 goals for and 0.9 against.
Newport County are 4–4–6 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.2 against.
Form
Walsall have won two of their last five and most recently beat Colchester United 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 68 times on our records since 1927: Walsall 23, Newport County 24, 21 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26, EFL League Two), Walsall won 2–1.
Biggest margin between these two: Walsall by 4 goals in 1985-86 (5–1).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Walsall have the edge.
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