Newport vs Bristol Rovers H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

Newport face Bristol Rovers in the League Two of England on September 6, with the match kicking off at 11:30 UTC.

As Newport and Bristol Rovers prepare to meet again, the memory of Newport's 0-1 win in their EFL Trophy face-off from 2 years ago still lingers. After a setback against Millwall last Tuesday, Newport are eager to get back on track in this match. They have several key matches to navigate before facing Bristol Rovers though, including Cambridge United, Milton Keynes Dons, Salford City and Grimsby in League Two. Their performances across these fixtures could be a key factor in their preparations for Bristol Rovers. Focusing on defensive improvements could pave the way for better results, as their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have been conceding goals for six consecutive matches now.

Bristol Rovers's current performances leave more to be desired as well, as they prepare for this match after three straight losses to Cambridge United, Fleetwood Town and Harrogate Town. Before facing Newport, they will face Grimsby, Cambridge United, Oldham Athletic and Chesterfield in League Two, matches that could play a role in shaping their form and readiness for Newport. Their defense has shown cracks, with goals conceded across three consecutive matches.

This League Two encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Newport and Bristol Rovers throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Newport’s top finisher Cameron Antwi and Kai Whitmore have played important roles in ensuring their attack, carefully orchestrated by David Hughes, remains effective. Newport’s top scorer in League Two, Whitmore, has one goal this season, with Smith leading their creative tally in the league with one assist. Adding further support are Liam Shephard, Thomas Davies and Matthew Baker, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Bristol Rovers’s top finisher Promise Omochere have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under Darrell Clarke’s guidance, remains effective. Omochere leads Bristol Rovers’s scoring charts in League Two this season with one goal.

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Head-to-head

The teams have met five times since January 2014. Newport have emerged victorious in two matches and Bristol Rovers in three. The most recent match between them was on November 14, 2023, in the EFL Trophy of England, where Bristol Rovers secured a 0-1 victory. Over the course of these five head-to-head games, Newport have found the net six times, whereas Bristol Rovers have scored nine. Overall, Bristol Rovers hold a stronger head-to-head record against Newport in recent meetings.

Newport have played two matches in League Two, with one win, one draw, and zero loss this season, scoring three goals, averaging 1.50 per match, while conceding two, an average of 1.00 per match. Bristol Rovers have won zero of their two matches in League Two this season, with zero draws and two defeats, netting one goal (0.50 per match) and conceding three (1.50 per match).

Newport played their last match against Millwall, which ended in a loss, while Bristol Rovers are on a three-game losing streak, with defeats against Cambridge United, Fleetwood Town and Harrogate Town in their last three matches. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Newport have claimed five victories, suffered eleven defeats, and drawn four times, while Bristol Rovers have won six of their last twenty matches, losing thirteen and drawing one.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Newport - Bristol Rovers in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.

In their last outing, Newport lined up with Jordan Wright, Anthony Driscoll-Glennon, Matthew Baker, James Clarke, Cameron Evans, Habeeb Ogunneye, Ben Lloyd, Kai Whitmore, Cameron Antwi, Courtney Baker-Richardson and Bobby Kamwa.

Bristol Rovers's lineup in their latest match featured Luke Southwood, Jack Sparkes, Clinton Mola, Alfie Kilgour, Macauley Southam-Hales, Kamil Conteh, Isaac Hutchinson, Ryan Howley, Ruel Sotiriou, Ellis Harrison and Luke Thomas.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, England League Two's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Newport are currently 9th in the table with four points from two matches, while Bristol Rovers sit 20th with zero points from two matches.

Stats

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Video Highlights

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