Newport County – Shrewsbury

Newport County host Shrewsbury in what could be a decisive clash for survival, with the home side sitting 20th on 5 points after one win, two draws and three defeats, and a goal difference of minus one (10‑11). Shrewsbury sit two places above them on 18th with six points from two victories and four losses, but their defensive frailties are evident in a -6 goal difference (4‑10). Both teams will be desperate for three points, and the recent head‑to‑head record suggests a tightly contested encounter, as neither side has managed to dominate the other this season. A win for Newport could lift them out of the relegation zone, while Shrewsbury will be looking to close the gap on the teams above them.