Chesterfield FC
Football England - EFL League Two SMH Group Stadium Sat 8 Mar 10:00
Newport County AFC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

Go For Over 2.5 With Confidence

We are sweet on the prospect of the net bulging when Chesterfield clash with Newport. On this basis, we will side with the Over 2.5 pick when it comes to Total Goals, feeling confident with the -150 that is on offer.

Chesterfield Overcame Newport in Last H2H

Chesterfield were beaten last game and this was on the road at JobServe Community Stadium. Colchester United claimed a 1-0 victory.

Newport County won their previous game which was at home. It was a 3-1 triumph at Rodney Parade against Gillingham.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Chesterfield had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Rodney Parade, they recorded a 3-0 away win over Newport.

League Two G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Chesterfield logo Chesterfield 6 4 1 1 11 8 3 11:8 13
20 Newport logo Newport 6 1 1 4 5 9 -4 5:9 4
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Confirmed Lineups

Chesterfield confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ryan Boot (GK), Ryheem Sheckleford, Ashley Palmer, Jamie Grimes, Jack Sparkes, Tom Naylor, Darren Oldaker, Armando Dobra, Oliver Banks, Liam Mandeville, Aribim Pepple.

Newport confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Nick Townsend (GK), Jaden Warner, James Clarke, Matthew Baker, Joe Thomas, Shane McLoughlin, Cameron Antwi, Anthony Driscoll-Glennon, David Ajiboye, Courtney Baker-Richardson, Bobby Kamwa.

Chesterfield vs Newport Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve identified a value bet for this League Two showdown and you can back Over 2.5 Goals at odds of -150. We think at least three goals will be scored and the price looks really appealing on this basis.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Chesterfield vs Newport league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Chesterfield games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Chesterfield games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Chesterfield games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Newport games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Newport games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Newport games.

Over 2.5 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 60% prospect of winning. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

There are plenty of wagering options, with the Both Teams to Score market presenting bettors with a BTTS Yes pick. It’s a straightforward wager where you need a goal from each side.

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Chesterfield vs Newport Odds

According to the betting odds, Chesterfield are red-hot -217 favourites with the bookies to win and that means a 68% chance of winning this League Two clash. Newport County are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +540.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds.

You can back Chesterfield at -667 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Newport County are +360 with the football betting sites to win this League Two game.

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Team Stats
Chesterfield logo Chesterfield League Stats
Newport logo Newport League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
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Chesterfield vs Newport Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Chesterfield vs Newport team news.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest League Two squads.

Chesterfield Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Newport Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Chesterfield Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

23 Ryan Boot
2 Ryheem Sheckleford 21 Ashley Palmer 5 Jamie Grimes 24 Jack Sparkes
4 Tom Naylor 8 Darren Oldaker
17 Armando Dobra 28 Oliver Banks 7 Liam Mandeville
27 Aribim Pepple
1 Nick Townsend
32 Jaden Warner 5 James Clarke 4 Matthew Baker
12 Joe Thomas 19 Shane McLoughlin 11 Cameron Antwi 3 A. Driscoll-Glennon
44 David Ajiboye 9 C. Baker-Richardson 7 Bobby Kamwa

Newport Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Chesterfield Substitutes

  • 1Max Anthony Thompson
  • 11Ryan Colclough
  • 13John Fleck
  • 18Dylan Duffy
  • 19Lewis Gordon
  • 34Michael Olakigbe
  • 44Janoi Donacien

Newport Substitutes

  • 8Josh Martin
  • 14Kai Whitmore
  • 17Kieron Evans
  • 21Michael Spellman
  • 26Cameron Evans
  • 36Lewis Webb
  • 37Geoffroy Bony

Previous Chesterfield Lineups

04 Mar League Two
Colchester 1-0 Chesterfield
01 Mar League Two
Chesterfield 1-3 Crewe
22 Feb League Two
Swindon 1-0 Chesterfield
15 Feb League Two
Walsall 3-1 Chesterfield
06 Feb League Two
Chesterfield 5-2 Doncaster
01 Feb League Two
Cheltenham 1-0 Chesterfield

Previous Newport Lineups

04 Mar League Two
Newport 3-1 Gillingham
01 Mar League Two
Doncaster 3-0 Newport
22 Feb League Two
Newport 0-3 Cheltenham
15 Feb League Two
Newport 0-0 Bradford
11 Feb League Two
Newport 1-0 Carlisle
08 Feb League Two
Crewe 0-3 Newport
England FlagLeague Two Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Gillingham 6 4 2 0 9:3 14
2 Chesterfield 6 4 1 1 11:8 13
3 Bromley 6 3 3 0 10:5 12
4 Crewe 6 4 0 2 10:6 12
5 Swindon 6 4 0 2 11:8 12
6 Walsall 6 4 0 2 6:4 12
7 MK Dons 6 3 2 1 10:3 11
8 Grimsby 6 3 2 1 10:6 11
9 Fleetwood 6 3 2 1 9:8 11
10 Cambridge 6 3 1 2 8:6 10
11 Salford 6 3 1 2 7:7 10
12 Tranmere 5 2 2 1 9:4 8
13 Notts County 6 2 2 2 11:9 8
14 Harrogate 6 2 2 2 7:8 8
15 Barnet 6 2 1 3 5:7 7
16 Bristol Rovers 6 2 1 3 4:6 7
17 Colchester 6 1 3 2 6:7 6
18 Barrow 6 2 0 4 4:6 6
19 Oldham 6 0 4 2 3:5 4
20 Newport 6 1 1 4 5:9 4
21 Accr. Stanley 5 0 3 2 3:6 3
22 Crawley 6 0 2 4 4:11 2
23 Shrewsbury 6 0 2 4 2:12 2
24 Cheltenham 6 0 1 5 2:12 1
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Gillingham 3 3 0 0 6:1 9
2 Bromley 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
3 Chesterfield 3 2 1 0 6:3 7
4 Cambridge 3 2 1 0 4:1 7
5 Grimsby 3 2 0 1 5:2 6
6 Walsall 3 2 0 1 3:2 6
7 Swindon 3 2 0 1 5:5 6
8 Crewe 3 2 0 1 3:3 6
9 MK Dons 3 1 1 1 5:1 4
10 Tranmere 3 1 1 1 6:3 4
11 Notts County 3 1 1 1 7:5 4
12 Harrogate 3 1 1 1 5:5 4
13 Bristol Rovers 3 1 1 1 1:1 4
14 Salford 3 1 1 1 4:5 4
15 Fleetwood 3 1 1 1 4:6 4
16 Barrow 3 1 0 2 2:4 3
17 Accr. Stanley 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
18 Shrewsbury 3 0 2 1 0:2 2
19 Oldham 3 0 1 2 2:4 1
20 Newport 3 0 1 2 2:4 1
21 Barnet 3 0 1 2 2:5 1
22 Colchester 3 0 1 2 2:5 1
23 Crawley 3 0 1 2 2:5 1
24 Cheltenham 3 0 0 3 1:5 0