Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Having defeated Doncaster 3-1 on Matchday 2, Newport County will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Accrington on Matchday 3. The Exiles quickly bounced back from a 3-2 loss to Cheltenham Town and, no doubt, the weekend triumph gave them a confidence boost. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be returnee Courtney Baker-Richardson, who has already found his goal-scoring touch.
The Accy Stanley, on the other hand, have been struggling at the back of late. As Accrington have already conceded ten goals in all competitions this term, home win should be considered. To make things even worse for the visiting team, defender Farrend Rawson suffered an injury in the 3-3 draw with Harrogate at the weekend. Newport County back-line should have Tyler Walton at bay as the 25-year-old has been producing excellent displays in the new League Two campaign.
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.