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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming League 2 clash between Fleetwood Town and Newport County is set for 28.02.2026 at 15:00. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this League 2 encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Fleetwood Town, currently sitting 14 in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Newport County, positioned 24, aim to continue their climb up the League 2 table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 28.02.2026
- Kickoff: 15:00
- Favorite: Fleetwood Town
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 13.12.2025, finishing Newport County 0-2 Fleetwood Town.
Fleetwood Town Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Fleetwood Town squad has been dominant at home throughout the League 2 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Fleetwood Town lineup today or Fleetwood Town starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Fleetwood Town home performances:
Date Event Score 21.02.2026 Fleetwood Town vs Barrow 3 - 2 17.02.2026 Crewe Alexandra vs Fleetwood Town 0 - 1 14.02.2026 Oldham Athletic vs Fleetwood Town 1 - 1
Newport County Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Newport County have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s League 2 game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: 24
- Recent head-to-head record: Newport County 0-2 Fleetwood Town
- Wins this season over Fleetwood Town: 0
Recent away match stats for Newport County:
Date Event Score 21.02.2026 Newport County vs Cambridge United 0 - 2 17.02.2026 Salford City vs Newport County 1 - 3 14.02.2026 Milton Keynes Dons vs Newport County 1 - 0
Prediction and Final Word
As of 22.02.2026, odds point to Fleetwood Town as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Fleetwood Town and Newport County lineups for the League 2 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
