Bristol Rovers vs Newport County (League Two) was played on 22 August 2026 and finished 5–3.
Bristol Rovers vs Newport County: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 14 | 10-1-3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 | Barnet | 13 | 7-5-1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 | Walsall | 13 | 5-7-1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 | Crewe | 14 | 5-7-2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 14 | 6-3-5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 | Grimsby | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 | York | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 | Gillingham | 14 | 5-5-4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 | Accrington ST | 14 | 4-7-3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 | Chesterfield | 14 | 5-4-5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 | Tranmere | 14 | 4-7-3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 | Exeter City | 14 | 5-4-5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 | Swindon Town | 14 | 5-4-5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 | Newport County | 14 | 4-6-4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 | Shrewsbury | 14 | 5-3-6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 | Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 | Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5-1-8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 | Port Vale | 12 | 4-3-5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 19 | Rochdale | 14 | 4-3-7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 20 | Northampton | 12 | 3-5-4 | 9:9 | 14 |
| 21 | Oldham | 13 | 3-3-7 | 14:19 | 12 |
| 22 | Colchester | 13 | 2-6-5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 23 | Rotherham | 14 | 2-6-6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:21 | 9 |
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Bristol Rovers vs Newport County: match preview and analysis
Bristol Rovers turned their home ground into a goal‑fest, edging Newport County 5‑3 in a match that left the visitors’ defence reeling. The win lifted the Rovers to second place on 12 points, having secured four victories from six games while improving their goal difference to +4 (12‑8). Newport, now sitting 20th with just five points, remain in the relegation zone after their third defeat, their tally slipping to a -1 goal difference (10‑11). The result also extended Bristol Rovers’ dominance in the head‑to‑head this season, having won the only meeting between the sides so far.
Bristol Rovers vs Newport County: team stats compared
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Bristol Rovers vs Newport County: questions and answers
How did Bristol Rovers vs Newport County end?
Bristol Rovers beat Newport County 5–3.
When and where was the match played?
22 August 2026, kick-off at 12:30, at Memorial Stadium. Referee: S. Mather.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Bristol Rovers: 17th (16 points), Newport County: 14th (18 points).
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