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As Barrow prepares to host Newport County in an intriguing English League Two clash on May 2, 2026, both teams enter the match with contrasting recent performances. Barrow has struggled, securing only one victory in their last five outings. Their recent form highlights difficulties in converting chances, which poses a challenge against a Newport side that has found slightly better momentum, with two wins in their last five matches.
Tactically, Barrow may rely on a strong home advantage, emphasizing their defensive organization to stifle Newport’s attacking threats. Conversely, Newport will look to exploit any defensive weaknesses, leveraging their transitional play and quick counters to penetrate Barrow’s backline.
With bookmakers placing the odds at 2.37 for a Barrow win and 2.75 for Newport, the match appears evenly balanced. Our model suggests a 39.2% chance of a home victory, alongside a 33.6% chance for Newport, highlighting a competitive encounter with potential for a draw (27.2%).
Ultimately, this matchup promises to be a closely contested affair, where both sides will seek critical points as the season approaches its conclusion. Fans can expect a tactical battle that could go either way, reflecting the fine margins that often define matches at this level.
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| Barrow 39.2% |
Draw 27% |
Newport 33.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.43 | 3.45 | 2.78 | |
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2.38 | 3.3 | 2.82 | Watch and Bet |
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2.38 | 3.2 | 2.8 | |
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2.40 | 3.41 | 2.73 |
Latest Results
| 25.04.26 Cambridge United – Barrow – 3:0 18.04.26 Barrow – Walsall FC – 1:3 14.04.26 Barrow – Oldham Athletic – 3:2 11.04.26 Barnet – Barrow – 3:2 06.04.26 Barrow – Chesterfield – 0:1 |
25.04.26 Newport County – Oldham Athletic – 3:2 18.04.26 Cheltenham Town – Newport County – 1:0 11.04.26 Newport County – Harrogate Town – 2:1 06.04.26 Notts County – Newport County – 3:1 03.04.26 Newport County – Crawley Town – 0:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 29.11.25 Newport County – Barrow – 2:2 01.02.25 Newport County – Barrow – 1:0 21.09.24 Barrow – Newport County – 2:0 23.03.24 Barrow – Newport County – 1:0 16.09.23 Newport County – Barrow – 1:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | MK Dons | 45 | 24 | 13 | 8 | 85:44 | 41 | 85 |
| 2 | Bromley ✔ | 45 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 68:45 | 23 | 84 |
| 3 | Cambridge Utd | 45 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 66:33 | 33 | 81 |
| 4 | Salford | 45 | 25 | 5 | 15 | 61:51 | 10 | 80 |
| 5 | Notts Co | 45 | 24 | 7 | 14 | 73:51 | 22 | 79 |
| 6 | Grimsby | 45 | 22 | 11 | 12 | 73:49 | 24 | 77 |
| 7 | Chesterfield | 45 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 69:55 | 14 | 76 |
| 8 | Swindon | 45 | 22 | 9 | 14 | 69:57 | 12 | 75 |
| 9 | Barnet | 45 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 68:52 | 16 | 73 |
| 10 | Crewe | 45 | 19 | 9 | 17 | 64:58 | 6 | 66 |
| 11 | Oldham | 45 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 57:44 | 13 | 65 |
| 12 | Walsall | 45 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 55:53 | 2 | 65 |
| 13 | Colchester | 45 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 58:48 | 10 | 63 |
| 14 | Bristol Rovers | 45 | 19 | 4 | 22 | 55:64 | -9 | 61 |
| 15 | Fleetwood | 45 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 56:57 | -1 | 60 |
| 16 | Accrington | 45 | 14 | 11 | 20 | 47:55 | -8 | 53 |
| 17 | Cheltenham | 45 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 52:75 | -23 | 52 |
| 18 | Gillingham | 45 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 52:72 | -20 | 50 |
| 19 | Shrewsbury | 45 | 13 | 10 | 22 | 42:68 | -26 | 49 |
| 20 | Tranmere | 45 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 53:78 | -25 | 40 |
| 21 | Newport | 45 | 11 | 7 | 27 | 46:76 | -30 | 40 |
| 22 | Crawley | 45 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 44:68 | -24 | 39 |
| 23 | Harrogate | 45 | 10 | 9 | 26 | 38:66 | -28 | 39 |
| 24 | Barrow | 45 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 44:76 | -32 | 36 |
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