AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County Prediction
England · Round of 128
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AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County: the result in context
AFC Wimbledon beat Newport County on penalties (5-4) after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup on 8 Aug 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Their 6 previous meetings averaged 2.8 goals, with both teams scoring in 5 of them. AFC Wimbledon tend to win more corners, 6.9 a game to 4.9 for Newport County.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Lineups
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon Starting XI
Newport County Starting XI
AFC Wimbledon Substitutes
Newport County Substitutes
Match Stats
AFC WimbledonNewport County Team Comparison
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Game State Tendencies
AFC Wimbledon- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Newport County- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 67% of the time
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (1.3 vs 0.5 in second half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 6 meetings, all competitions
AFC Wimbledon1Wins · 17%1Wins · 17%Previous meetings
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Compared with other referees
3.34 cards a match, 0.47 fewer than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (3.81).
Cards come from 146 matches with official statistics.
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About the AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County forecast
As a knockout tie in the League Cup, there is more at stake than league points; the forecasts weigh that alongside team ratings, recent form and the head-to-head record.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
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Key Factors for This Match
Some underlying data for this fixture is limited, which the model accounts for with a lower confidence rating.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.