Northampton vs Newport County (League Two) was played on 5 September 2026 and finished 1–0.
Northampton 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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Northampton vs Newport County: match preview and analysis
Northampton secured a narrow 1‑0 victory at home over Newport County, moving them up to 17th place with six points from six games – a record of one win, three draws and two defeats, and a modest +‑2 goal difference. Newport remain stuck at the foot of the table in 20th, their five points coming from one win, two draws and three losses, while their goal tally slips to 10 for and 11 against. The win also tipped the head‑to‑head balance this season, giving Northampton the sole advantage in their two‑match series. Both clubs will be hoping the result can spark a turnaround as the league race tightens.
Northampton 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.
Northampton vs Newport County: questions and answers
How did Northampton vs Newport County end?
Northampton beat Newport County 1–0.
When and where was the match played?
5 September 2026, kick-off at 15:00, at Sixfields Stadium. Referee: A. Young.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Northampton: 20th (14 points), Newport County: 14th (18 points).
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