In the upcoming England League Two on 02.05.2026, Barrow will battle it out with Newport County. This match is expected to be tightly contested, and our predictions reflect the close matchup. Read our analysis, see how Barrow compares to Newport County, and make your betting decisions with confidence.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Tranmere | 45 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 53/78 | 40 |
| 21 | Newport County | 45 | 11 | 7 | 27 | 46/76 | 40 |
| 22 | Crawley Town | 45 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 44/68 | 39 |
| 23 | Harrogate Town | 45 | 10 | 9 | 26 | 38/66 | 39 |
| 24 | Barrow | 45 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 44/76 | 36 |
Key Player Statistics: Barrow vs Newport County
Barrow vs Newport County Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Newport County | Barrow | 29.11.2025 | 2-2 |
| League Two | Newport County | Barrow | 01.02.2025 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Barrow | Newport County | 21.09.2024 | 2-0 |
| League Two | Barrow | Newport County | 23.03.2024 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Newport County | Barrow | 16.09.2023 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Barrow | Newport County | 11.02.2023 | 0-1 |
| League Two | Newport County | Barrow | 17.09.2022 | 0-2 |
| League Two | Newport County | Barrow | 29.01.2022 | 2-1 |
| League Two | Barrow | Newport County | 24.09.2021 | 2-1 |
| League Two | Barrow | Newport County | 02.04.2021 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Cambridge United | Barrow | 25.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| League Two | Barrow | Walsall | 18.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| League Two | Barrow | Oldham | 14.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| League Two | Barnet | Barrow | 11.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| League Two | Barrow | Chesterfield | 06.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| League Two | Milton Keynes Dons | Barrow | 03.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Barrow | Bromley | 28.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| League Two | Grimsby | Barrow | 21.03.2026 | 5-0 |
| League Two | Salford City | Barrow | 17.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| League Two | Barrow | Accrington ST | 14.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Newport County | Oldham | 25.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| League Two | Cheltenham | Newport County | 18.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Newport County | Harrogate Town | 11.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| League Two | Notts County | Newport County | 06.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| League Two | Newport County | Crawley Town | 03.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| League Two | Newport County | Shrewsbury | 28.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Walsall | Newport County | 21.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| League Two | Newport County | Bromley | 17.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| League Two | Barnet | Newport County | 14.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| League Two | Newport County | Colchester | 07.03.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Barrow VS Newport County
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Barrow vs Newport County
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Barrow vs Newport County
htmlThis is the kind of game that makes lower-league football so addictive. Barrow vs Newport County. Bottom of the table. Season on the line. Two clubs staring down the barrel of relegation from League Two.
Barrow sit 24th with 36 points from 45 games. Newport are 21st with 40 points. Four points separate survival from disaster. Every single minute of this match matters.
Here's what you need to watch for — this isn't just a six-pointer. It's a psychological battle between two teams whose recent form is worryingly similar. Barrow have won just once in their last ten league games. Newport aren't much better, picking up only two wins in the same period. Neither side can afford another collapse.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about home advantage. Barrow's home record in recent weeks has been shaky at best. They've lost at home to Chesterfield, Gillingham, and Harrogate Town — teams they should be competing with. Their Holker Street fortress has developed some serious cracks.
Here's the surprising stat that should catch your eye. Both clubs have conceded exactly 76 goals this season. Identical defensive records. This isn't a coincidence — it's a pattern of defensive fragility that runs through both squads. Goals feel inevitable when these two meet, and the head-to-head history backs that up strongly.
Looking at their last ten meetings, only one game finished goalless. Seven of the ten produced goals for both sides. The most recent encounter ended 2-2. Before that, Newport won 1-0 at home. These games are almost always competitive and almost always feature goals at both ends.
I'd steer completely clear of the clean sheet markets. Both teams to score looks like the standout bet here, and it's been a reliable trend throughout their recent history together.
Tactically, watch Barrow's N. Canavan carefully. Two red cards and six yellows this season tells you everything about how he approaches the game. In a match this intense, that disciplinary record is a genuine liability. A booking for Canavan feels almost inevitable, and that's a market worth considering.
My prediction? Newport edge this one 2-1. They have slightly more breathing room in the table and won the last meeting between these sides at Newport. A visiting win at odds of 2.72 represents the value in this fixture.
Saturday afternoon, League Two, relegation football at its rawest. Whatever happens, this one will hurt somebody deeply. Make sure you're watching.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Walker | England | 29 | Attacker | 179 | 63 |
| B. Whitfield | England | 30 | Midfielder | 165 | 62 |
| D. Worrall | England | 35 | Midfielder | 183 | 71 |
| R. Booty | England | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| R. Harper | England | 26 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| T. Barkhuizen | England | 32 | Attacker | 179 | 72 |
| C. Mahoney | England | 29 | Attacker | 175 | 67 |
| J. Earing | England | 27 | Midfielder | 182 | 80 |
| M. Williams | Wales | 30 | Defender | 187 | 77 |
| J. Gordon | England | 31 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| E. Newby | England | 30 | Midfielder | 177 | 73 |
| I. Cameron | Scotland | 25 | Attacker | 190 | 75 |
| B. Jackson | England | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| B. Winterbottom | England | 24 | Goalkeeper | 188 | n/a |
| S. Smith | Wales | 25 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| Lewis Shipley | England | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Smith | Scotland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Isaac Andrew Fletcher | England | 23 | Attacker | 194 | 87 |
| W. Stanway | England | 24 | Goalkeeper | 193 | n/a |
| M. Adu-Poku | England | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Garner | England | 27 | Attacker | 188 | 73 |
| J. Clarke | England | 36 | Defender | 183 | 84 |
| N. Tzanev | New Zealand | 29 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 90 |
| Oliver Greaves | England | 26 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| K. Patten | Wales | 25 | Midfielder | 186 | 75 |
| A. Odimayo | England | 26 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| C. Brennan | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Defender | 189 | 70 |
| S. Braybrooke | England | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Kamwa | Cameroon | 26 | Midfielder | 188 | 77 |
| M. Reindorf | England | 20 | Attacker | 180 | 77 |
| B. Lloyd | Wales | 21 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| T. Davies | Wales | 22 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| H. Ogunneye | England | 20 | Defender | 179 | 64 |
| Joe Thomas | Wales | 24 | Defender | 193 | n/a |
| M. Spellman | England | 23 | Attacker | 184 | 80 |
| K. Whitmore | England | 25 | Midfielder | 179 | 74 |
| N. Opoku | Ghana | 24 | Attacker | 183 | 78 |
| Corey Evans | England | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Nelson Sanca | Portugal | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Riley Lonergan | Wales | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Barrow vs Newport County match odds
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