Southampton gets a golden chance in the first round of the EFL Cup to make their first win against Newport County. The match schedules for Wednesday at the Rodney Parade, with a kickoff at 9:45 pm.
The Saints head into the clash after nicking an important point against high-flying Southampton. On the other hand, the hosts collected two wins from their first three fixtures in League Two.
Ralph Hasenhuttl suffered a defeat to Everton despite taking the lead at Goodison Park. There was little hope for the Saints especially welcoming Manchester United, who started with a triumphant 5-1 win over Leeds United.
Their 1-1 draw to Manchester United build up a strong momentum after heading into the EFL Cup. Timo Livramento made an impressive debut right-back last weekend. In addition, Adam Armstrong stole the show after his transfer from Blackburn Rovers.
The two star players are likely to make their appearance this Wednesday night. Furthermore, there is a bit of optimism given the splash of cropping talents.
On the other hand, Newport County finds an opportunity to play away from League Two. Furthermore, they find themselves after a positive start in their campaign. Manager Michael Flynn will not be present in the dugout after testing positive for coronavirus.
In addition, it marks the camps’ first home game of the season, with each of their victories away from homecoming with a 1-0 scoreline.
Newport County vs. Southampton Head to Head
Both sides are yet to play against each other, and this marks their first time. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Tranmere Rovers 0-1 Newport County
- Mansfield Town 2-1 Newport County
- Ipswich Town 0-1 Newport County
- Oldham Athletic 0-1 Newport County
- Chippenham Town 1-2 Newport County
Away
- Southampton 1-1 Manchester United
- Everton 3-1 Southampton
- Southampton 1-3 Athletic Club
- Southampton 1-0 Levante
- Swansea City 1-3 Southampton
Newport County Team News
After picking one in their clash against Tranmere Rovers over the weekend, Alex Fisher remains a significant injury contender. Timmy Abraham could start in the attacking lineup.
Southampton Team News
The attacking options available for selection this week include Shane Long and Armando Borja. Other available attacking options on the flanks include Mohammed Elyounoussi and Nathan Redmond. After coming on as a substitute last weekend, Kyle Walker-Peters is up to speed to start.
Prediction and Odds
The Saints are beaming with confidence while looking for their first win of the season.
- Southampton Win
- Goals Under 3.5
- Both Teams to Score
