Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Barrow
Match Time & Date:
24/09/2021
20:45
Prediction: 1-1
Newport County
Barrow and Newport County go head to head at Holker Street in the League Two round 9. Barrow have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Oldham, losing to Colchester, while sharing the spoils with Bradford City. The Bluebirds aim to move closer to the playoffs berth, but the game against Newport will be anything but a walk in the park for the hosts. Republic of the Congo attacker Offrande Zanzala is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts.
The Exiles, on the other hand, desperately needed a win against Walsall, and they managed to get one. Newport did well to put an end to their four-game winless run, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence. However, since beating Barrow on the road is easier said than done, we are tempted to put our money on draw.
Highlighted Player (Luke James):
After starting his senior career at Hartlepool United, Luke James moved to Peterborough United in 2014. The English attacker played for the likes of Bradford City and Bristol Rovers on loan as well before joining Forest Green in the 2017/18 season.
After making 14 appearances in the league for the Green Army, Luke James returned to Hartlepool. In the summer of 2020 he joined his current club Barrow. James made his Barrow debut in the League two on September 12, 2009 in a 1-1 draw with Stevenage, and he scored his first goal for the club the following month in a 2-2 draw with Walsall.
His main position is centre-forward, but he is capable of producing fine displays as a winger as well. Born in Amble, England on November 4, 1994, Luke James has a contract with Barrow until July 20, 2020. His preferred foot is right.
Highlighted Team (Newport County):
Nicknamed the Exiles, Newport County are a Welsh club that welcome their rivals at Rodney Parade. Despite being based in Wales, the club compete in the English League Two. Newport County’s home ground was built in 1904, and it has a capacity of 7,850 people. The club’s home colours are amber shirts and black shorts, with the team wearing black, gray and amber kit when playing on the travels.
Newport County did well to win Welsh Cup in 1980, with the team making it to the FA Trophy in 2012. In 2008 the Latics managed to win the FAW Premier Cup, with the team beating fellow Welsh club Llanelli 1-0 in the title game.
Newport County recorded their biggest league win against Merthyr Town (10-0) on April 10, 1930, with the team suffering their heaviest defeat to Newcastle United (0-13) on October 5, 1946. The club’s record league attendance is 24,268. The record was set on October 16, 1937, when Newport County hosted Cardiff City in a Football League Third Division South game.
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