Newport - Chesterfield

Courtney Baker-Richardson remains a pivotal figure for Newport County, whose recent form has been defined by a series of tight, competitive encounters. While they secured a solid 1-0 victory over Colchester United earlier in October, their momentum stalled slightly with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Cheltenham Town on 24 October 2026. As they return to Rodney Parade for this matchday 14 fixture, the home side will look to rediscover the defensive stability that saw them hold Gillingham to a stalemate earlier this month. The challenge lies in converting those frequent draws into maximum points against high-scoring opposition.

Chesterfield arrive in high spirits following a dominant 5-1 dismantling of Crewe Alexandra on 24 October 2026. Their attacking potency has been a hallmark of their campaign, evidenced by a 4-2 win against Tranmere Rovers earlier in the month. While their away form has occasionally fluctuated, they possess the firepower to trouble any defence in League Two. The head-to-head history shows a competitive edge, including a 2-1 Newport County win on 24 January 2026, but Chesterfield will be eager to impose their fluid style of play on this encounter to maintain their upward trajectory in the league standings.