Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Tranmere play host to Newport at their Prenton Park on day 21 of the new League Two campaign. The Super Whites are undefeated in the previous four league matches and they are surely capable of making life difficult for the Exiles in front of home fans. Keep in mind, though, that defender Jordan Turnbull is banned following his sending-off in a 2-2 draw with Mansfield Town.
Newport, on the other hand, played out a 1-1 draw with Barnet in the FA Cup round 2, with the team beating both Stockport County and Morecambe in the last two league matches. Newport County, though, are not regarded as good travellers and, taking everything into account, the share of spoils is on the horizon. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team ahead of the trip to Merseyside. Graham Coughlan is likely to stick to the 3-4-2-1 formation.
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 (Tranmere):
Based in Birkenhead, Merseyside, Tranmere Rovers are a professional club that compete in the League One. Tranmere were founded back in 1884 under the name of Belmont FC, with the football arms of cricket clubs Lyndhurst Wanderers and Belmont coming together. The club recorded their first win later in 1884 as they outclassed Brunswick Rovers 4-0.
Nowadays Tranmere Rovers play their home games at Prenton Park, the venue which can hold up to 15,567 people. The Rovers wear white shirts and blue shorts in home matches, but back in the 19th century orange and red were the dominating colours on their kit.
Tranmere fans see Bolton Wanderers as the club’s main rivals, but they have built a small rivalry with Chester City and Everton as well. The Prenton Park outfit did well to make it to the League Cup final in the 1993/1994 season, but Aston Villa proved to be a big catch for them in the title game.