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Newport County

EFL League TwoSeason 2026/2027Hayden MullinsData current as of October 21, 2026
Form (recent games)
WDWDD
Unbeaten for 7 matches

Newport County 2026/2027: season in numbers

Newport County in League Two

Newport County plays in League Two (England) during the 2026/2027 season. Next game: Cheltenham Town.

Form and record

Newport County has 3 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses, averaging 1.25 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, worth 1.80 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Newport County scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.25. The team keeps a clean sheet in 33% of games and fails to score in 25%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 58% of Newport County's games. 50% finish with at least three goals and 25% with at least four. Those games average 2.58 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 42% of games. The team scored in both halves in 33% of games. Last five: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 40%.

Halves and minutes

Newport County scores 0.50 goals in the first half and 0.83 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 76-90 (4 goals).

xG and playing style

Newport County averages 1.23 xG and 1.43 xGA per game. The team takes 11.0 shots, puts 3.7 on target and averages 39% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Newport County's xG differential is -0.20 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by 0.55. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.25Points per game
1.33Goals scored / game
1.25Goals allowed / game
50%Over 2.5 goals
58%Both teams scored
33%Clean sheets
25%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
25% W50% D25% L
+1
Goal difference
1.25
PPG (season)
1.80
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal75%
2 goals42%
3 goals17%
4 goals0%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal67%
2 goals33%
3 goals8%
4 goals8%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time50%League average: 69%
Min. 2 goals before half-time25%League average: 31%
Min. 3 goals before half-time8%League average: 9%
Goal after half-time83%League average: 78%
Min. 2 goals after half-time33%League average: 43%
Min. 3 goals after half-time33%League average: 17%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time17%
BTTS in both halves8%
Scored in both halves33%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS42%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS8%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

25% W58% D17% L
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

42% W17% D42% L
16
Half-time points
1.33
PPG (1st half)
+2
Goal difference
17
Second-half points
1.42
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.5
Conceded before half-time0.33
Scored after half-time0.83
Conceded after half-time0.92
Clean sheet before half-time75%
Clean sheet after half-time50%
No goal before half-time58%
No goal after half-time33%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)0.602.60
Goals scored / game0.21.0
Goals allowed / game0.60.2
Average goals per game0.81.2
Min. 1 goal40%80%
Min. 2 goals20%20%
Min. 3 goals20%20%
Clean sheets60%80%
Games without a goal80%20%
Goal difference-2+4
1st half (Last 5): 0% leading - 60% drawing - 40% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 20%
2nd half (Last 5): 80% won - 20% drawing - 0% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Newport County
ScoredConceded
2
3
0-15
2
0
16-30
2
1
31-45
3
2
46-60
3
4
61-75
4
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Counter-attacking
33%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.11
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.36
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.20
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.28
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.10
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.18
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
105%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
98%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.55
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
100%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.6
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

12 matches
4.2
Corners won per match
4.5
Corners conceded per match
8.7
Total corners per match
66.7%
Over 8.5 corners
50.0%
Over 9.5 corners
25.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

6 matches
6.7
Corners won per match
3.7
Corners conceded per match
10.3
Total corners per match
83.3%
Over 8.5 corners
66.7%
Over 9.5 corners
33.3%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

6 matches
1.7
Corners won per match
5.3
Corners conceded per match
7.0
Total corners per match
50.0%
Over 8.5 corners
33.3%
Over 9.5 corners
16.7%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.

Overall

12 matches
1.7
Team cards per match
2.9
Opponent cards per match
4.6
Total cards per match
83.3%
Over 3.5
41.7%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Home

6 matches
1.5
Team cards per match
3.3
Opponent cards per match
4.8
Total cards per match
83.3%
Over 3.5
50.0%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Away

6 matches
1.8
Team cards per match
2.5
Opponent cards per match
4.3
Total cards per match
83.3%
Over 3.5
33.3%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.29
Opponents' average PPG
13.6
Opponents' average position
Easier than average

Over its last 10 games, Newport County faced opponents averaging 1.29 points per game and an average standings position of No. 13.6 in a 24-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a easier than average schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Round 14
Newport County
Chesterfield
Round 15
Crewe Alexandra
Newport County
Round 16
Newport County
Swindon Town
Round 17
Port Vale
Newport County
Round 18
Newport County
Walsall
Round 19
Crawley Town
Newport County
Round 20
Newport County
Oldham Athletic
Round 21
Exeter City
Newport County
Round 22
Newport County
Shrewsbury Town

FAQ

What is Newport County's recent form?

Newport County has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over the last five games. The team averages 1.25 points per game this season.

How many goals does Newport County score per game?

Newport County scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.25. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Newport County's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 58% of Newport County's games, while 50% finish with at least three goals. Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 33% of games.

Who does Newport County play next?

Newport County's next game is Cheltenham Town vs. Newport County on October 24, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Newport County stats and betting picks?

This page covers Newport County's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.