Newport County vs Rochdale (League Two) was played on 15 August 2026 and finished 3–0.
Newport County vs Rochdale: 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 |
Newport County vs Rochdale: match preview and analysis
Newport County made the most of their home advantage, cruising to a 3‑0 victory over Rochdale and cementing their place at 20th in the table with five points from six games. The win lifted their goal difference to –1 after a 10‑11 tally, while Rochdale slipped further down to 24th with just four points and a –5 deficit. The result also settled the head‑to‑head this season, giving Newport the sole win in their two‑match series. With the three points, Newport edged closer to the safety zone, whereas Rochdale’s relegation battle grew ever more precarious.
Newport County vs Rochdale: 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.
Newport County vs Rochdale: questions and answers
How did Newport County vs Rochdale end?
Newport County beat Rochdale 3–0.
When and where was the match played?
15 August 2026, kick-off at 12:30, at Rodney Parade. Referee: H. Blair.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Newport County: 14th (18 points), Rochdale: 19th (15 points).
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