Crawley Town vs Newport County - League Two Match
Betting Odds
1
1.61
61.9%
X
3.90
25.6%
2
5.00
20.0%
Match Details
Match Preview
Crawley Town vs Newport County Preview: League Two Clash
Crawley Town will host Newport County at The People's Pension Stadium on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 17:00 UTC in what promises to be an exciting League Two encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.
Current Form & Recent Results
Crawley Town have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 0 wins from 5 games while suffering 4 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Newport County have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 1 win from 5 games while suffering 2 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Head-to-Head Record
History favors Crawley Town in this fixture. In their last 21 meetings, the hosts have claimed 10 victories, with Newport County winning 6 and 5 ending in draws. This slight edge in the record could give them the psychological advantage heading into this clash.
Expected Tactics & Formations
Crawley Town are expected to line up in a 3-5-1-1 formation, while Newport County will likely deploy a 4-1-4-1 system. The tactical battle between these two setups could prove decisive in determining the outcome.
Match Officials
J. Oldham will be the referee for this fixture.
Match Prediction & Analysis
This promises to be a tightly contested affair with little separating these two sides on paper. Both teams will fancy their chances of victory, and the match could go either way. Expect an entertaining encounter with plenty of action and possibly goals at both ends.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 17:00 UTC
- Venue: The People's Pension Stadium
- Competition: League Two
- Crawley Town Position: 21st (19 pts)
- Newport County Position: 24th (17 pts)
- H2H Record (Last 21): Crawley Town 10W - 5D - 6W Newport County
- Referee: J. Oldham

