Newport County – Accrington ST

Newport County host Accrington Stanley in a crucial bottom‑of‑the‑table clash, with both sides sitting on five points after six games. The home side sit 20th, having recorded one win, two draws and three defeats while scoring ten and conceding eleven, leaving them with a –1 goal difference. Accrington, just a step below in 21st place, mirror Newport’s record but have a slightly worse defensive record, having let in 13 against ten scored, for a –3 goal difference. With relegation looming, the encounter offers both clubs a rare chance to climb out of the danger zone and could prove pivotal in the race to avoid the drop.