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EFL Trophy · Group South - 5

Newport County vs Plymouth

Newport CountyNewport County
2 : 2FTEngland
PlymouthPlymouth
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Published: 04 Oct 2026Updated: 06 Oct 2026, 20:04

Match preview

Kickoff time, live score, statistics and 1X2 odds for Newport County vs Plymouth in EFL Trophy on 6 October 2026.

Newport County vs Plymouth Odds

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Best odds4.614.001.76
Average4.293.921.65
Lowest odds3.893.841.59
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1X2 prediction for Newport County vs Plymouth

Date and time 6 October 2026 at 21:00

1X221.59
BTTSNo40%

Competitive fixture

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Newport County vs Plymouth Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

Newport CountyNewport CountyLast matchesPlymouthPlymouth
60%Over 0.5 goals100%
60%Over 1.5 goals80%
20%Over 2.5 goals60%
0%Over 3.5 goals40%
40%BTTS40%
40%Last 5 BTTS40%

Head to Head Newport County — Plymouth

In the last 8 meetings, Plymouth hold the edge — 3 wins for Newport County, 3 for Plymouth, 2 draws.

38% W — 325% D — 238% W — 3
  • Newport CountyNewport County2:0PlymouthPlymouth
    EFL Trophy · 31 Aug 2021
  • PlymouthPlymouth3:1Newport CountyNewport County
    EFL Trophy · 10 Nov 2020
  • PlymouthPlymouth1:0Newport CountyNewport County
    League Two · 01 Feb 2020
  • Newport CountyNewport County1:0PlymouthPlymouth
    League Two · 17 Aug 2019
  • Newport CountyNewport County2:0PlymouthPlymouth
    EFL Trophy · 13 Nov 2018
  • PlymouthPlymouth6:1Newport CountyNewport County
    League Two · 17 Apr 2017
  • Newport CountyNewport County0:0PlymouthPlymouth
    FA Cup · 21 Dec 2016
  • PlymouthPlymouth0:0Newport CountyNewport County
    FA Cup · 03 Dec 2016
75%Over 0.575%
50%Over 1.550%
25%Over 2.525%
25%BTTS25%
63%Newport County over 0.538%

Betting profits Newport County vs Plymouth

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Newport County

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-2.39313
Match WinnerDraw+5.15513
Match WinnerLose-4.95513
Goals Over/UnderOver 2-0.77710
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2+0.23510
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-0.86612
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-0.17612
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-2.99612
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+0.24912
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-1.55413
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-0.63913
Goals Over/UnderOver 4+1.1911
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-0.98210
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5-0.93810
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-1.09710
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5+0.73310

Plymouth

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+1.38814
Match WinnerDraw-7.07214
Match WinnerLose-1.14414
Goals Over/UnderOver 2-1.0012
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2+2.2122
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-4.71513
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5+4.72813
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-3.00614
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+0.95914
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-1.40514
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-0.57914
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+1.101011
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-6.17111
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5+5.51412
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5-2.46812
Goals Over/UnderOver 4+1.0811
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4-1.0001

Match statistics

3232%Possession %68%68
943%Total shots57%12
338%Shots on target63%5
550%Shots off target50%5
00%Corners100%4
1033%Fouls67%20
00%Yellow cards100%1
00%Red cards0%0
27032%Passes68%571
16326%Accurate passes74%469
375%Saves25%1
545%Offsides55%6

Key events

  • 3'
    Goal K. Evans (M. Smith)
    Newport County
  • 39'
    Yellow card C. Watts
    Plymouth
  • 45'
    Substitution Joe Thomas (→ L. Jenkins)
    Newport County
  • 59'
    Substitution M. Ross (→ W. Harding)
    Plymouth
  • 59'
    Penalty Y. Bamba
    Newport County
  • 60'
    Substitution M. Ross (→ W. Harding)
    Plymouth
  • 60'
    Substitution T. Finn (→ O. Irow)
    Plymouth
  • 72'
    Substitution C. Roberts (→ B. Ibrahim)
    Plymouth
  • 72'
    Substitution Jared Rendle (→ H. White)
    Plymouth
  • 75'
    Goal A. Pepple (X. Amaechi)
    Plymouth
  • 78'
    Substitution C. Jarvis (→ M. Jacob)
    Newport County
  • 79'
    Substitution K. Evans (→ M. Adu-Poku)
    Newport County
  • 82'
    Substitution G. Garner (→ C. Doidge)
    Newport County
  • 84'
    Substitution Y. Bamba (→ H. Biggins)
    Newport County
  • 90'
    Goal T. Bakinson
    Plymouth
  • 90+6'
    Missed Penalty A. Pepple
    Plymouth

Newport CountyLast matches Newport County

In the last 5 matches Newport County have 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses. BTTS landed in 40% of those games.

40% W — 260% D — 30% L — 0
  • GillinghamGillingham0:0Newport CountyNewport County
    DLeague Two · 03 Oct 2026
  • Newport CountyNewport County2:1GrimsbyGrimsby
    WLeague Two · 26 Sept 2026
  • Swindon TownSwindon Town0:2Newport CountyNewport County
    WEFL Trophy · 22 Sept 2026
  • Accrington STAccrington ST0:0Newport CountyNewport County
    DLeague Two · 19 Sept 2026
  • Newport CountyNewport County1:1Fleetwood TownFleetwood Town
    DLeague Two · 12 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
3
Losses
0
Goals / game
1.0
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
20%
BTTS
40%

PlymouthLast matches Plymouth

Plymouth are in a strong run: 4 wins in the last 5 matches, scoring 2.8 goals per game.

80% W — 40% D — 020% L — 1
  • Leyton OrientLeyton Orient0:2PlymouthPlymouth
    WLeague One · 03 Oct 2026
  • PlymouthPlymouth0:1Burton AlbionBurton Albion
    LLeague One · 26 Sept 2026
  • PlymouthPlymouth5:1Crystal Palace U21Crystal Palace U21
    WEFL Trophy · 22 Sept 2026
  • BlackpoolBlackpool2:4PlymouthPlymouth
    WLeague One · 19 Sept 2026
  • PlymouthPlymouth3:0BarnsleyBarnsley
    WLeague One · 12 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
4
Draws
0
Losses
1
Goals / game
2.8
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
40%

Newport County vs Plymouth Standings

League table is not available for this competition snapshot yet.

Comparative team statistics

240%Wins80%4
360%Draws0%0
00%Losses20%1
536%Goals scored100%14
250%Goals conceded100%4
00%Points0%0

Season statistic Newport County vs Plymouth

Newport CountyNewport County

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 1
  • Lost home / away 0 / 0
  • Goals scored 5 (1.0)
  • Goals conceded 2 (0.4)
  • Clean sheets 3
  • Failed to score 2

PlymouthPlymouth

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 2 / 2
  • Lost home / away 1 / 0
  • Goals scored 14 (2.8)
  • Goals conceded 4 (0.8)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 1

Match details

  • Status Finished
  • Venue Rodney Parade, Newport

Lineups

Newport CountyNewport County · 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. A. Lewis
  2. G. Garner
  3. M. Smith
  4. S. MacDonald
  5. C. Evans
  6. K. Evans
  7. D. Sassi
  8. Joe Thomas
  9. Y. Bamba
  10. C. Jarvis
  11. Alfie Merritt

Bench

  1. C. Doidge
  2. H. Biggins
  3. L. Jenkins
  4. M. Jacob
  5. J. Wright
  6. M. Dibley-Dias
  7. M. Adu-Poku

PlymouthPlymouth · 4-4-2

Starting XI

  1. Jared Rendle
  2. Jack Mackenzie
  3. Seb Campbell
  4. M. Ross
  5. T. Bakinson
  6. X. Amaechi
  7. M. Sorinola
  8. C. Watts
  9. James Storer
  10. C. Roberts
  11. T. Finn

Bench

  1. W. Harding
  2. R. Curtis
  3. H. White
  4. A. Pepple
  5. B. Ibrahim
  6. M. Mahoney
  7. O. Irow

Injuries and suspensions

Newport CountyNewport County

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

PlymouthPlymouth

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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