Cambridge United vs Newport County: result 2-0 and analysis
League TwoMatchday 6Kick-off on August 30, 2025 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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What was the result of Cambridge United vs Newport County?
Cambridge United won 2-0 on August 30, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 38′K. WattsCambridge United
- 75′J. BrophyCambridge United
Official lineup for Cambridge United vs Newport County
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Cambridge United
4-2-3-1- 9L. Appéré
- 11S. Kaikai
- 14B. Knight
- 7J. Brophy
- 17P. Mpanzu
- 4D. Ball
- 3B. Purrington
- 6K. Watts
- 23M. Jobe
- 2L. Bennett
- 1J. Eastwood
Newport County
5-3-2- 21M. Spellman
- 19G. Garner
- 11C. Antwi
- 20B. Lloyd
- 8M. Smith
- 3A. Driscoll-Glennon
- 17T. Davies
- 15L. Jenkins
- 4M. Baker
- 22H. Ogunneye
- 1N. Tzanev
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cambridge United have 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats; Newport County have 3, 4 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | Charlton(home) | 3-1 | League Cup |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Bristol Rovers(away) | 0-1 | League Two |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Colchester(away) | 2-1 | League Two |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Harrogate Town(home) | 1-1 | League Two |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Bristol Rovers(away) | 2-0 | League Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2025 | Milton Keynes Dons(home) | 1-2 | League Two |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Salford City(home) | 0-1 | League Two |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Grimsby(away) | 1-2 | League Two |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Millwall(home) | 0-1 | League Cup |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Crawley Town(away) | 2-1 | League Two |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Cambridge United wins, 1 draw, 2 Newport County wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2021 | Newport County 0-1 Cambridge United | League Two |
| Oct 10, 2020 | Cambridge United 2-1 Newport County | League Two |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Newport County 1-0 Cambridge United | League Cup |
| Feb 8, 2020 | Newport County 0-1 Cambridge United | League Two |
| Aug 10, 2019 | Cambridge United 0-0 Newport County | League Two |
| Apr 13, 2019 | Cambridge United 0-3 Newport County | League Two |
Last archived meeting: Newport County vs Cambridge United on Apr 17, 2021
How many goals should we expect?
Cambridge United score 1.7 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Newport County score 0.7 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge United | 1.7 | 1.3 | 4 | 10/15 | 10/15 |
| Newport County | 0.7 | 1.3 | 4 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Newport County | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 22 | 19 | 19 |
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