Rotherham 2–2 Newport County: Result & How It Finished
The Result
Rotherham 2–2 Newport County
Half time2–1
Total goals4
Both scoredYes
The Story of the Game
- Rotherham take 3 points from their last 6; Newport County have 9 from theirs.
- Newport County have won just 15% on the road.
Form After This Game
| Club | Last 6 | Pts | Scored | Conceded | BTTS | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham | DLLLDD | 3/18 | 0.95 | 1.78 | 48% | 53% |
| Newport County | DWDDLW | 9/18 | 1.2 | 1.43 | 55% | 55% |
Form over the last six completed matches, all competitions. Rates withheld below a six-match sample.
Where They Stand
| Pos | Club | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Rotherham | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | -6 | 12 |
| 10 | Newport County | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | +3 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
- Rotherham wins
- 0
- Draws
- 1
- Newport County wins
- 0
- Meetings
- 1
- 20 Oct 2026 Rotherham 2–2 Newport County
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Season Stats Compared
| Rotherham | Stat | Newport County |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Played | 40 |
| 6 | Won | 13 |
| 11 | Drawn | 9 |
| 23 | Lost | 18 |
| 15% | Win rate | 33% |
| 0.95 | Goals per game | 1.2 |
| 1.78 | Conceded per game | 1.43 |
| 15% | Clean sheets | 23% |
| 43% | Failed to score | 35% |
| 48% | Both teams scored | 55% |
| 53% | Over 2.5 goals | 55% |
Season to date, all competitions. The stronger figure in each row is highlighted.
Home Form v Away Form
The split that matters most for this fixture: how Rotherham perform at home against how Newport County travel.
| Record | Pl | W | D | L | Win rate | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham at home | 20 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 15% | 1.15 | 1.75 |
| Newport County away | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 15% | 0.95 | 1.75 |
Key Players 2026/27
Rotherham
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Mullin | 13 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A. Nemane | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Bradshaw | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| W. Swan | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Buyabu | 13 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Newport County
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Gwengwe | 10 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H. Biggins | 13 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| C. Doidge | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| K. Cameron | 13 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Y. Bamba | 12 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Top scorers, league appearances only. Starts are full line-ups; appearances include substitute outings.
Last Season 2025/26
The same players a season earlier — useful for judging who has kicked on.
Rotherham
- 12 S. Nombe — 31 apps, 2 assists
- 3 H. Gray — 20 apps, 1 assists
- 3 J. Benson — 1 apps, 0 assists
- 1 E. Adegboyega — 11 apps, 0 assists
- 1 A. Martha — 2 apps, 0 assists
Newport County
- 6 N. Opoku — 30 apps, 3 assists
- 5 B. Kamwa — 40 apps, 3 assists
- 5 M. Spellman — 35 apps, 1 assists
- 4 C. Baker-Richardson — 30 apps, 1 assists
- 3 H. Biggins — 21 apps, 2 assists
Recent Results
Rotherham
- 24 Oct Rotherham 3–3 Shrewsbury
- 20 Oct Rotherham 2–2 Newport County
- 17 Oct Fleetwood Town 2–0 Rotherham
- 10 Oct Rotherham 1–4 Gillingham
- 3 Oct Exeter City 1–0 Rotherham
Newport County
- 30 Oct Newport County 4–1 Chesterfield
- 24 Oct Cheltenham 1–0 Newport County
- 20 Oct Rotherham 2–2 Newport County
- 17 Oct Newport County 1–1 York
- 10 Oct Newport County 1–0 Colchester
Rotherham v Newport County FAQs
- When is Rotherham v Newport County?
- Kick-off is 7:45pm on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at Aesseal New York Stadium.
- What is the head-to-head record?
- These clubs have met 1 time in our records: 0 for Rotherham, 0 for Newport County, and 1 draw.
- Where are both clubs in the table?
- Rotherham are 22nd on 12 points; Newport County are 10th on 18.
- Are these sides likely to produce goals?
- Both teams have scored in 48% of Rotherham games and 55% of Newport County games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 53% and 55% respectively.