What channel is York v Newport County on in the UK?

The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.

Where is York v Newport County being played?

At LNER Community Stadium, capacity 8,500. York are the home side.

What form are York and Newport County in?

Last league results, most recent first. York: D D D W L (3 draws in a row). Newport County: D D W D W (2 draws in a row).

Who are the top scorers for York and Newport County?

York: Alex Newby (6) and Ollie Pearce (6). Newport County: Shaquille Gwengwe (5). League Two goals only.

Who is the favourite in York v Newport County?

Arena Rete's model makes York favourites (58%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.

When did York and Newport County last meet?

On 17 Oct 2026 (League Two): Newport County 1-1 York.

Where can I follow York v Newport County live?

On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

League Two · matchday 25 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 04:24

What channel is York v Newport County on?

York v Newport County kicks off on Saturday 16 January at 3pm UK time, at LNER Community Stadium, in League Two, matchday 25. The UK broadcasters have not confirmed a channel for this match yet; this page updates as soon as they do.

York are 6th with 17 points from 11 matches (4 won, 5 drawn, 2 lost), 3 draws in a row; Newport County are 12th with 15 points from 12 (3 won, 6 drawn, 3 lost), 2 draws in a row. Goals: York have scored 19 and conceded 13 (+6), Newport County have scored 16 and conceded 15 (+1). York have taken 14 points from 6 home matches, Newport County 3 points from 6 away matches. Leading scorers: Alex Newby (6) for York, Shaquille Gwengwe (5) for Newport County. Arena Rete's model makes York favourites (58%), with 1-1 the most likely score. In the 13 previous meetings on record: 5 wins for York, 2 draws, 6 wins for Newport County. They have already met once this season: Newport County 1-1 York.

Kick-off3pmSaturday 16 January · UK timeThe match page

On TV in the UKChannel to be confirmed: the broadcasters have not announced this round yet.Rights checked on 1 October 2026. No commission on links.

Venue and refereeStadiumLNER Community StadiumCapacity8,500Refereeto be appointed

How to watch York v Newport County in the UK

The League Two TV guide →

No channel has been announced for York v Newport County yet. The UK rights to League Two are held by:

Sky SportsThe selected League Two matches on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event; Sky shows more than 1,000 EFL matches a season under a deal that runs to 2028/29.
ITVfreeTen EFL matches a season live and free to air on ITV1 and ITVX, shown alongside Sky.

The streaming services that carry League Two:

Sky Sports+The matches not on the main Sky Sports channels; included with Sky Sports at no extra cost: the Sky Sports+ channel and the Sky Sports app on Sky Q, Sky Glass, Sky Stream and mobile.
Sky GoEvery match shown on the Sky Sports channels; included for Sky Sports customers, on phones, tablets, laptops and consoles.
NOWEvery match shown on the Sky Sports channels; with a NOW Sports membership, no long contract.
ITVXfreeThe ten free-to-air matches and the highlights; free, with registration.

Friday 8pm→Sky Sports

Saturday 12:30pm→Sky Sports and Sky Sports+

Saturday 3pm→not shown live in the UK

Sunday afternoon→Sky Sports

Thursday and Monday nights→selected matches on Sky Sports

Midweek rounds→every match on Sky Sports+

Matches kicking off between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday are not shown live anywhere in the UK: it is the long-standing "closed period" that protects attendances across the football pyramid. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW. ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX. Rights checked on 1 October 2026.

How they come into it

Full head to head →

York6th · 17 points from 11 · 3 draws in a row

DDDWL

At home in the league: 4-2-0 (W-D-L), 14 scored, 5 concededTop scorers: Alex Newby (6) and Ollie Pearce (6)

Newport County12th · 15 points from 12 · 2 draws in a row

DDWDW

Tue 20 OctRotherham 2-2 Newport County
Sat 17 OctNewport County 1-1 York
Sat 10 OctNewport County 1-0 Colchester
Sat 3 OctGillingham 0-0 Newport County
Sat 26 SeptNewport County 2-1 Grimsby

Away in the league: 0-3-3 (W-D-L), 6 scored, 11 concededTop scorer: Shaquille Gwengwe (5)

What is at stake

If it ended today →

York are 6th, in the play-off places: 4 pts off automatic promotion and 7 pts clear of the relegation zone. Newport County are 12th: 2 pts off the play-offs and 5 pts clear of the relegation zone. 2 points separate the two sides.

In League Two: The top three go up automatically. Play-offs from fourth to seventh. The bottom two are relegated. Positions and points are from the official table.

Line-ups appear here as soon as our data provider publishes them, usually an hour before kick-off.

The data forecast

Full head to head →

York v Newport CountyArena Rete's estimate from goals, expected goals, attack and defence in the league

58%22%20%

York 58%draw 22%Newport County 20%

Most likely score1-110% on its own

Over or under 2.5 goalsOver57% over · 43% under

Both teams to scoreYes55% yes

Goals the model expects1.93 – 1.02York – Newport County

Poisson model on 11 league matches for York and 12 for Newport County; early in the season teams start from the league average. This is an estimate, not betting advice.

Head-to-head record

York v Newport County down the years

5York wins

2draws

6Newport County wins

13 meetings in our data provider's archive · goals: York 15, Newport County 18 · 2.5 per match

17 Oct 2026Newport County1-1YorkLeague Two
16 Jan 2016York0-1Newport CountyLeague Two
5 Sept 2015Newport County0-3YorkLeague Two
25 Apr 2015York0-2Newport CountyLeague Two
11 Oct 2014Newport County3-1YorkLeague Two
26 Apr 2014York1-0Newport CountyLeague Two
19 Oct 2013Newport County3-0YorkLeague Two
12 May 2012Newport County0-2YorkFA Trophy
14 Apr 2012York1-1Newport CountyNational League
3 Apr 2012Newport County2-1YorkNational League

and 3 older ones.

The last meeting was on 17 Oct 2026: Newport County 1-1 York. With York at home: 3 home wins, 1 draw and 2 away wins in 6 matches, goals 7-5. York last won this fixture on 5 Sept 2015 (Newport County 0-3 York). Newport County last won it on 16 Jan 2016 (York 0-1 Newport County).

The numbers compared

All League Two team stats →

York on the left, Newport County on the right: league matches only, 11 and 12 played.

4-5-2Won-drawn-lost3-6-3

1.55Points per match1.25

1.73Goals scored per match1.33

1.18Goals conceded per match1.33

2Clean sheets4

1Failed to score3

4-2-0 · 14 ptsHome record v away record0-3-3 · 3 pts

62.6% (1st of 24)Possession38.8% (24th of 24)

4.82 (3rd of 24)Shots on target3.67 (15th of 24)

15.91 (3rd of 24)Total shots11.17 (18th of 24)

5.91 (7th of 24)Corners4.17 (18th of 24)

16 (20th of 24)Yellow cards20 (15th of 24)

The questions people ask

What time does York v Newport County kick off?: Saturday 16 January at 3pm UK time, at LNER Community Stadium.
What channel is York v Newport County on in the UK?: The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.
Is York v Newport County on free-to-air TV?: No. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW.
Where can I watch York v Newport County highlights?: ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Where is York v Newport County being played?: At LNER Community Stadium, capacity 8,500. York are the home side.
Where are York and Newport County in the table?: York are 6th with 17 points from 11 matches; Newport County are 12th with 15 points from 12. York are 6th, in the play-off places: 4 pts off automatic promotion and 7 pts clear of the relegation zone. Newport County are 12th: 2 pts off the play-offs and 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
What form are York and Newport County in?: Last league results, most recent first. York: D D D W L (3 draws in a row). Newport County: D D W D W (2 draws in a row).
Who are the top scorers for York and Newport County?: York: Alex Newby (6) and Ollie Pearce (6). Newport County: Shaquille Gwengwe (5). League Two goals only.
Who is the favourite in York v Newport County?: Arena Rete's model makes York favourites (58%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.
What is the head-to-head record between York and Newport County?: 13 meetings on record: 5 wins for York, 2 draws, 6 wins for Newport County; goals 15-18.
When did York and Newport County last meet?: On 17 Oct 2026 (League Two): Newport County 1-1 York.
Where can I follow York v Newport County live?: On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

The rest of the round on TV

The League Two TV guide →

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