Tranmere Rovers vs Newport H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

Tranmere Rovers went head-to-head with Newport in the League Two of England on September 13. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

The scoreline opened on the 33rd minute when Jayden Joseph converted the chance, putting Tranmere Rovers ahead. The scoreline was shaped by further goal from Courtney Baker-Richardson, making the final score 1-1.

All eyes turn to the pitch as Tranmere Rovers and Newport renew their battle, 4 months after their previous League Two meeting that concluded in a 1-4 victory for Tranmere Rovers. Tranmere Rovers come into this match fresh off a victory over Nott. Forest in EFL Trophy on September 9. Despite their win, they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, conceding goals in their last four home matches in a row.

Newport, compared to their opponent's recent win, are enduring a rough patch, entering this game after suffering six losses in a row to Bristol Rovers, Cambridge United, Milton Keynes Dons, Salford City, Grimsby and Millwall. Their backline has lacked consistency, conceding goals in their last eleven matches in a row.

This League Two clash features attacking talents who have defined the campaigns of Tranmere Rovers and Newport. Tranmere Rovers’s attacking options, shaped by Andrew Keith Crosby’s vision, have been bolstered by Omari Patrick, the team’s top scorer, and Charlie Whitaker, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Patrick has emerged as Tranmere Rovers’s leading scorer in League Two this season, netting five goals, while also being their most creative player, providing two assists in the league so far. Tranmere Rovers have also relied on Connor Jennings, Kristian Dennis and Taylan Harris to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, Newport’s top finisher Kai Whitmore and Matthew Baker have played important roles in ensuring their attack, carefully orchestrated by David Hughes, remains effective. Whitmore has emerged as Newport’s leading scorer in League Two this season, netting two goals, as Baker continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with one assist. Adding further support are Nathaniel Opoku, Cameron Antwi and Liam Shephard, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

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Head-to-head

The teams have met five times since March 2023. Tranmere Rovers have won four times while Newport have won once. Their latest meeting occurred on May 3, 2025, during the League Two of England, with Tranmere Rovers winning 1-4. In total, Tranmere Rovers have managed eleven goals in these five meetings, compared to Newport's seven. Overall, Tranmere Rovers hold a stronger head-to-head record against Newport in recent meetings.

Tranmere Rovers have won two of their seven matches in League Two this season, with three draws and two defeats, scoring eleven goals, averaging 1.57 per match, while conceding eight, an average of 1.14 per match. Newport have played eight matches in League Two, with one win, two draws, and five losses this season, netting eight goals (1.00 per match) and conceding thirteen (1.63 per match).

Tranmere Rovers are coming off a win in their last match against Nott. Forest U21, while Newport are currently on a run of six straight losses, with defeats against Bristol Rovers, Cambridge United, Milton Keynes Dons, Salford City, Grimsby and Millwall in their last six matches. Overall, Tranmere Rovers have won eight of their last twenty matches, losing six and drawing six, while in their last twenty matches, Newport have recorded two wins, fourteen losses, and four draws.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Tranmere Rovers - Newport in real time.

Tranmere Rovers kicked off the game with Joe Murphy, Patrick Brough, Nathan Smith, Jason Lowe, Jayden Joseph who got substituted by Cameron Norman on the 66th minute, Omari Patrick, Richard Smallwood, Nohan Kenneh who got substituted by Sol Solomon on the 66th minute, Connor Jennings who got substituted by Josh Davison on the 46th minute, Taylan Harris who got substituted by Charlie Whitaker on the 46th minute and Joe Ironside who got substituted by Jordan Turnbull on the 78th minute as starters, with Jack Barrett, Cameron Norman, Jordan Turnbull, Charlie Whitaker, Billy Blacker, Sol Solomon and Josh Davison on the bench.

Newport's starting eleven were Nik Tzanev, Thomas Davies, Matthew Baker, Lee Jenkins, Habeeb Ogunneye who got substituted by Courtney Baker-Richardson on the 75th minute, Kai Whitmore who got substituted by Cameron Evans on the 61st minute, Sammy Braybrooke, Nathaniel Opoku who got substituted by Gerard Garner on the 61st minute, Bobby Kamwa, Cameron Antwi and Michael Reindorf who got substituted by Michael Spellman on the 61st minute, with Jordan Wright, James Clarke, Cameron Evans, Ben Lloyd, Michael Spellman, Gerard Garner and Courtney Baker-Richardson on the bench.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, England League Two's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Tranmere Rovers are currently 16th in the table with nine points from seven matches, while Newport hold 22nd place with five points after eight matches.

Stats

Explore stats from Tranmere Rovers vs Newport on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Expected Goals: 1.55 - 1.24
• Ball Possession: 54 - 46
• Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 1
• Total Attempts: 14 - 11
• Shots On Target: 4 - 4
• Blocked Shots: 1 - 5
• Shots in the Box: 9 - 9
• Shots from Outside the Box: 5 - 2
• Woodwork Hits: 1 - 0
• Fouls: 11 - 13
• Corners: 3 - 2
• Throw-Ins: 31 - 32
• Saves: 3 - 3
• Free Kicks: 13 - 11
• Offsides: 2 - 4
• Passes into Final Third: 150 - 113
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 82 - 58
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 32 - 16
• Tackles: 15 - 17
• Completed Tackles: 7 - 8
• Total Crosses: 23 - 12
• Successful Crosses: 6 - 2
• Interceptions: 7 - 9
• Clearances: 39 - 52

Referee showed the yellow card five times throughout the game. Michael Reindorf, Lee Jenkins, Jayden Joseph, Joe Murphy and Courtney Baker-Richardson were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Tranmere Rovers and Newport in real time. You can watch the goals by Jayden Joseph and Courtney Baker-Richardson as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Tranmere Rovers - Newport are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.