Barnet – Newport County

Barnet host Newport County in what promises to be a decisive clash at the top of the table, with the home side perched on 12 points from three wins and three draws and a healthy +5 goal difference (14‑9). Newport sit bottom in 20th place, having collected just five points from one victory, two stalemates and three defeats, their goal margin slipping to –1 (10‑11). The stark contrast in form means Barnet will look to extend their unbeaten run and tighten their grip on the league summit, while Newport will be desperate for a point to begin climbing out of the relegation zone. Historically the two have rarely met, but the current gap in points and confidence suggests a clear advantage for the hosts.