Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Bristol Rovers
Match Time & Date:
23/10/2021
16:00
Prediction: 1-1
Newport County
Bristol Rovers and Newport take on each other at Memorial Stadium in what is expected to be a close League Two encounter. The Pirates are undefeated in the previous three league fixtures, but they need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to book their place in the playoffs. However, home win should not be considered this time out as both Harries and Clarke are banned for the match.
As always, a man to watch in the home team will be Brett Pitman, who has found his goal-scoring touch of late. The Exiles, on the other hand, have drawn each of their last three league fixtures. Newport will be without suspended duo Upson-Haynes in Saturday’s clash, and, taking everything into account, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. Bristol Rovers defenders should have Dominic Telford at bay.
Highlighted Player (Mark Little):
Mark Little is a right back who plays for Bristol City. Little started his youth career at Wolverhampton Wonderers and he made 27 appearances for the first team as well. He made his Wolves debut on 23 August, 2006 in the League Cup clash against Chesterfield.
After spending two years on loan at Northampton Town, Chesterfield and Peterborough United, he signed a permanent deal with Peterborough on 25 May, 2010. The defender scored three goals in 148 appearances for the ABAX Stadium outfit, but in 2014 turned down a new contract offer. Mark Little joined Bristol City on 1 July, 2014 and he has been playing for the Robins ever since.
The English footballer, who was born on 20 August, 1988 made 23 appearances for Bristol City in the 2015/2016 Championship campaign and he scored one goal for the club. His main position is right back, but he is capable of playing as midfielder as well.
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.
