Newport County – Oldham

Match analysis

Newport County host Oldham in what promises to be a tightly contested fixture as both sides look to climb out of the lower reaches of the table. The County sit 20th with just five points from six games, having managed only one win and two draws while conceding 11 goals. Oldham sit a modest six places above them in 14th place, holding seven points after two victories and a draw, but their goal difference is barely positive at +1. With Newport needing a win to keep any hope of escaping the relegation zone and Oldham eager to extend their modest surge, the encounter could prove pivotal for both campaigns. A positive result for either side would not only narrow the points gap but also shift the momentum heading into the next round of fixtures.