Cleethorpes Town vs Newcastle Town, 5 September 2026, FA Cup: form, head-to-head and match facts

Newcastle Town edged past hosts Cleethorpes Town 2-1 in a tightly contested league fixture, handing the home side their second defeat of the campaign. The result lifts Newcastle Town to a modest gain on points, while Cleethorpes Town remain stuck in the lower reaches of the table with their win‑less run continuing. The two clubs have now met three times this season, with Newcastle Town holding the superior record after winning two of the encounters and drawing the third. Both sides will be looking to reverse their fortunes in the upcoming matches, as the gap between them and the league leaders widens.