Shrewsbury – Newport County

Shrewsbury host Newport County in what could be a decisive clash at the bottom of the table, with the home side sitting 18th on six points after two wins and four defeats, their goal tally a modest four for and ten against. Newport, languishing in 20th place with five points from one win, two draws and three losses, have struggled to find the net, managing ten goals while conceding eleven. Both clubs are desperate for points; a victory for Shrewsbury would lift them out of the relegation zone, whereas a win for Newport could see them leapfrog their rivals and keep survival hopes alive. The recent head‑to‑head record offers little comfort to either side, highlighting the fine margins that will decide this pivotal encounter.