Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Newport County play host to Carlisle United at their Rodney Parade in the League Two round 11. The Exiles are on a three-game losing run, and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field in Saturday’s clash. The good news for the hosts is that midfielder Scot Bennett has overcome his injury. The Cumbrians, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-1 win over AFC Wimbledon.
Carlisle United aim to move closer to the playoffs places, and we predict that they will take advantage of Newport County’s poor form. All Jamie Devitt, Ryan Edmondson, and Ben Barclay should miss out with injuries. In their last encounter in the English fourth tier the Exiles defeated the Cumbrians 2-1, meaning that the visitors are hungry for revenge. A man to watch in the away side will be Kristian Dennis, who has found his goal-scoring touch of late.
Highlighted Player (James Clark ):
Born in Berlin, Germany, James Clark is an experienced defender who plays for Walsall in the League Two. After spending his youth career at Watford, Clark played for the likes of Oxford United, Oxford City, Salisbury City, Woking, and Bristol Rovers before joining Walsall on a two-year deal.
The defender, who wears the No. 5 jersey at Walsall, has a contract with the Saddlers which should expire in June 2021. His primary position is centre-back, but he is capable of producing fine displays as a right-back as well. His preferred foot is right. James Clark made his League Two debut with Walsall on August 3, 2019 in a 1-0 win over Northampton Town.
He scored his first goal for the Saddlers in the Northampton Town clash as well, helping the team pick up all three points from the PTS Academy Stadium clash. Clark scored his first professional goal during his spell with Bristol Rovers. He found the net in a 2-1 win over Wycombe at the start of the 2018/19 season.
Highlighted Team (Carlisle):
Founded in May 1904, Carlisle United are a professional football club that have one of the biggest stadiums in the League 2. Brunton Park is the club’s home ground, and it can hold up to 18,202 spectators. When playing at Brunton Park Carlisle United footballers wear blue shirts and blue shorts, while their away kit is sky blue.
The Cumbrians maintain a rivalry with Workington And Barrow, but it has to be noted that the two clubs have not met in the Football League since the 1970s. Carlisle United won their first Football League Trophy in the 1996/97 season, with the team beating Colchester United 4-3 on penalties.
The Cumbrians repeated the success 14 years later (2010/11) as they defeated Brentford 1-0, thanks to Peter Michael Murphy’s goal. Carlisle United recorded their biggest win against Hartlepool United (8-0) on September 1, 1928, with the team suffering their heaviest defeat to Hull City (1-11) on January 14, 1939.