Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Forest Green and Newport set the stage for an entertaing League Two round 4 clash, each aiming to rebound from recent setbacks. Forest Green suffered a 2-1 defeat against Swindon, while Newport were beaten by Crewe in midweek, amplifying their determination to reignite their winning momentum. Drawing upon their previous League Two encounter which culminated in a 1-1 stalemate, where both teams found the net, a similar scenario could well unfold.
However, Forest Green face the absence of midfielder Harvey Bunker due to suspension, while Newport have to deal with the injury absence of Kyle Jameson. As Forest Green and Newport go head to head on Matchday 4, expect a spirited duel where attacking intent might take center stage, potentially leading to a match characterized by shared goalscoring opportunities. With both sides looking to return to winning ways, a prediction for both teams to score gains prominence.
Highlighted Player (Dominic Bernard):
After spending his youth career at Tredworth Tigers and Birmingham City, Dom Bernard signed a professional deal with the Blues. However, he did not see any game action with Birmingham City at the senior level as he was instantly sent on loan at Aldershot Town.
After making 35 appearances for the Shots in the league, Dom Bernard joined Forest Green in the summer of 2019. He made his debut with the Green Army against Oldham Athletic on the opening day of the 2019/2020 season. Bernard, who quickly established himself as a first-team regular at Forest Green, has one cap with the Republic of Ireland U18 team while making two appearances with the U17 team.
He was born in Gloucester, England on March 29, 1997, and he wears the number 3 shirt at Forest Green. His main position is right back, but he is capable of producing fine performances as a centre-back 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.