Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Newport County
Match Time & Date:
30/10/2021
16:00
Prediction: 1-0
Stevenage
Newport County play host to Stevenage at their Rodney Parade in the League Two round 15. The Exiles made a slow start to the season, but their recent performances are surely giving fans a reason for optimism. Newport aim to build on a 3-1 win over Bristol Rovers, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Boro.
Important midfielder Matthew Dolan, who limped off with injury in the triumph over the Pirates, is unlikely to feature in Saturday’s clash. Stevenage, on the other hand, extended their winless run to four games at the weekend as they played out a goalless draw with Leyton Orient at the weekend. The Boro have been struggling in front of goal of late, and we do not believe that they are capable of spoiling Newport’s party at Rodney Parade.
Highlighted Player (Tom King):
Thomas Lloyd King is a professional footballer who plays for Newport County as a goalkeeper. Born in Plymouth, England, on March 9, 1995, Tom King played for the likes of Manchester 62, Portsmouth, and Crystal Palace during his youth career.
Despite signing a professional deal with Crystal Palace, the English shot-stopper did not see any game action with the Eagles at the senior level. Tom King moved to Millwall in the summer of 2014, signing a one-year deal with the capital club. After making only 11 appearances for the Lions in the League One, King joined League two side Newport County on June 7, 2019, signing a two-year deal with the South Wales outfit.
It has to be noted that Thomas Lloyd King played for the likes of Welling United, Braintree Town, Stevenage, and AFC Wimbledon on loan as well before signing a deal with Newport County. Tom King has one cap with the England U17 despite his dual citizenship (England/Wales).
Highlighted Team (Stevenage):
Based in Hertfordshire, England, Stevenage Borough are a professional club that compete in the League Two. The Boro are well known for their red and white home hit, while dark blue is the dominant colour of their away kit. Stevenage play their home games at Broadhall Way, the stadium which can hold up to 6,722 spectators and they were founded in 1976.
The Boro have won FA Trophy on two occasions (2006/07, 2008/09), with the team clinching the Herts Senior Cup title in the 2008/09 season thanks to a 2-1 win over Cheshunt. Luton are considered one of the club’s biggest rivals and there have always been fireworks in matches between the two sides.
In 2015 fighting broke out between rival fans near to the end of the clash at the Lamex. It has to be noted that Stevenage Borough were founded in 1976 after the bankruptcy of Stevenage Athletic.
