The Facts
- A struggling side attempts to pull off an upset against a high-flying opponent (ranked 19th and 3rd in the Promotion ~ League One).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Newport won 0.
- Both teams have experienced an unpredictable run of results lately.
- Recently, Newport has faced a series of away games on the road.
- In this matchup, Grimsby is considered the favorite to take the win.
- Confirmed absences for Newport: Crole J. (Inactive) Patten K. (Inactive).
- Confirmed absences for Grimsby: Andrews J. (Inactive).
- Doubtful / questionable for Newport: Davies T. (Inactive) Etete K. (Inactive).
- Doubtful / questionable for Grimsby: Cook A. (Inactive) Gardner C. (Hamstring Injury).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Newport has recorded 7 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses, with a goal aggregate of 16:18 (averaging 0.8:0.9 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Newport against this opponent, the record stands at 5 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss, with 7:3 goals (averaging 0.7:0.3 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17:10 | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Cheltenham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 4 | 15 |
| 3 | Bristol Rovers | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13:11 | 2 | 15 |
| 4 | York City | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16:10 | 6 | 14 |
| 5 | Walsall | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 11:5 | 6 | 14 |
| 6 | Grimsby | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12:8 | 4 | 13 |
| 7 | Salford | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12:10 | 2 | 13 |
| 8 | Gillingham | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11:9 | 2 | 12 |
| 9 | Crewe | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8:6 | 2 | 12 |
| 10 | Tranmere | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10:8 | 2 | 11 |
| 11 | Chesterfield | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11:10 | 1 | 11 |
| 12 | Swindon | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:12 | -3 | 11 |
| 13 | Rotherham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11:11 | 0 | 10 |
| 14 | Fleetwood | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:9 | 0 | 10 |
| 15 | Colchester | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10:12 | -2 | 10 |
| 16 | Rochdale | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9:11 | -2 | 10 |
| 17 | Newport | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 0 | 9 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:13 | -6 | 8 |
| 19 | Accrington | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11:14 | -3 | 7 |
| 20 | Oldham | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9:13 | -4 | 7 |
| 21 | Exeter | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4:6 | -2 | 6 |
| 22 | Northampton | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | -3 | 6 |
| 23 | Port Vale | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3:9 | -6 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:13 | -7 | 4 |
Promotion ~ League One
Promotion ~ League Two (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
Relegation ~ National League
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