NEWPORT, Wales (Interstat) — Newport County will look to continue its recent momentum against a struggling Crawley Town side when the teams meet in an English League Two fixture at Rodney Parade on Friday.

The match kicks off at 7:45 p.m. local time (2:45 p.m. EDT).

Newport (14-11-9) enters on a high after a 1-0 victory over Shrewsbury Town last Saturday, a result that snapped a brief two-game losing skid. County’s form at Rodney Parade has been strong, with the team winning three of its last five home matches in all competitions.

Crawley (10-13-11), meanwhile, is mired in a prolonged offensive drought. The Red Devils’ 2-0 win over Gillingham last Saturday was a rare bright spot, marking just their second victory in the last 13 league matches. Prior to that, they had failed to score in seven consecutive games across all competitions.

The head-to-head history favors the hosts. Newport earned a 2-1 away victory in the most recent meeting last August. Crawley has not won at Rodney Parade since the 2022-23 season.

A statistical projection from Interstat forecasts a 1-1 draw for Friday’s contest.

Crawley manager Scott Lindsey will hope the goals against Gillingham signal an end to his team’s scoring woes. Striker Klaidi Lolos, who netted both goals in that win, will be key. Newport boss Graham Coughlan will rely on a defense that has kept clean sheets in two of its last three home games.

Both teams face a quick turnaround, with matches scheduled for next Monday. Newport travels to face Notts County, while Crawley hosts Grimsby Town.

Key Matchup: Newport’s organized defense against a Crawley attack showing tentative signs of life. The home side has conceded more than one goal only once in its last six home games, while Crawley has been shut out in 10 of its last 13 outings.

Injury Report: Both clubs reported no new major injury concerns following last weekend’s matches.

The result could significantly impact the mid-table landscape in League Two, with Newport aiming to push for a playoff position and Crawley seeking to secure its status in the division.