- Notts County have scored 40 goals in 20 home League Two fixtures
- Newport County FC have won just 5 of their 20 League Two away matches, losing 12.
- Notts County are unbeaten in 2 against Newport County FC (W1, D1), their last meeting finishing 1-1 at Newport.
Paterson’s Pirates prepare to pillage Newport
Notts County’s free-flowing, high-tempo style has been the perfect foil to Martin Paterson’s energetic personality since he took charge of the club in June 2025. Paterson’s men play an attacking possession-based football, which is much more vertical than many in the fourth-tier, while they also pressure the opposition high up the pitch, winning the ball back in dangerous areas.
They have won three of their last five games and lost two, including a 5-2 success over Cheltenham Town in their most recent home game. Notts County will be disappointed not to have taken all three points from more than a handful of their home games, but 12 wins, three draws and five defeats at Meadow Lane makes it a tough place for any visitors.
Notts County sit third in the League Two table with 73 points from 40 matches, 39 more than Newport County FC, who are 22nd with 34 points. Christian Fuchs took charge of the Exiles in November 2025 and has built on the defensive solidity he inherited, but remains a pragmatist at heart.
The Exiles have won two and lost three of their last five League Two matches and, while a 1-0 home win over Shrewsbury Town in their most recent outing was a positive step, away form has been patchy, winning one and losing one of their last two on the road.
High-tempo Notts County can overpower visitors
With Michael Spellman leading the line in Newport’s attack with 5 goals in 31 appearances, the hosts will not get the ball all their own way in this game but they have enough attacking verve to break through a packed defence. Alassana Jatta is their main danger man with 15 goals in 28 League Two appearances and the Pirates will be expected to break the deadlock.
The visitors have conceded 35 goals in 20 away games, an average of 1.75 per game, and it is hard to see how they can shut out this exciting Notts County side on Monday. As a result, all signs are pointing to a home victory, although 23/50 is a steep price to back the third-place side in the table.
Bobby Kamwa has given Newport a lift in recent weeks, scoring 2 of their last 5 goals and bringing energy to the front line, but his side will need to remain compact and disciplined to ensure they stay in the game.
Paterson’s team have shown the ability to shake off a setback as they did in their recent 2-0 win at Harrogate Town, and should have the momentum and tactical edge to see this game out.
