Our Newport County vs Accrington Stanley Prediction: 1-2
Newport County vs Accrington Stanley in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 27, 2026. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
This Newport County vs Accrington Stanley prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Newport County's Last Match – Gillingham vs Newport County
Newport County will look to get back on track following a 2-3 England League 2 loss against Gillingham on January 17. In that match, Newport County saw 44% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gillingham | 56% | 0 (6) | 2.95 | 56 |
 Newport County | 44% | 0 (7) | 1.04 | 49 |
Accrington Stanley's Last Match – Accrington Stanley vs Milton Keynes Dons
Accrington Stanley will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 England League 2 defeat at the hands of Milton Keynes Dons on January 17. In that match, Accrington Stanley had 64% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Accrington Stanley | 64% | 0 (4) | 0.43 | 49 |
 Milton Keynes Dons | 36% | 0 (2) | 0.93 | 31 |
Newport County vs Accrington Stanley Stats
Key Stats
| Newport County | Accrington Stanley | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.72 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 1.54 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newport County are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Accrington Stanley average 1.0 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.