Barnet vs Newport County: match statistics
Barnet displays much better home form with a 39% win rate and a solid goal difference (+4) at their own stadium. The hosts record an average of 1.39 goals per match at home with only 17% of matches without scoring, which demonstrates offensive efficiency. Newport County sits in 23rd place in the table with a disastrous away record - a 61% defeat rate and a negative goal difference (-14). The visitors concede an average of 1.78 goals away from home and fail to score in 39% of their matches, which, combined with Barnet's possession advantage (58%) and higher xG (1.77 vs 1.02), puts them in a difficult position. Although the last five matches of both teams show some improvement in the visitors' form (1.4 PPG vs 1.2 PPG), Barnet's advantage in home matches and Newport's away weakness argue for a home win.
Barnet vs Newport County: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Barnet played against Newport County in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Barnet has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Newport County has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Barnet scores 1.22 goals per game and allows 1.08. Newport County scores 1.00 and allows 1.75. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Barnet's games and 53% of Newport County's. The Over 2.5 rates are 39% and 56%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Barnet has the higher season xG average, 1.67 to 1.13 per game. Barnet takes 14.2 shots per game, while Newport County takes 10.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Barnet leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.61 goals per game after halftime. Newport County leads at halftime in 11% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Barnet's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Newport County, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Barnet displays much better home form with a 39% win rate and a solid goal difference (+4) at their own stadium. The hosts record an average of 1.39 goals per match at home with only 17% of matches without scoring, which demonstrates offensive efficiency. Newport County sits in 23rd place in the table with a disastrous away record - a 61% defeat rate and a negative goal difference (-14). The visitors concede an average of 1.78 goals away from home and fail to score in 39% of their matches, which, combined with Barnet's possession advantage (58%) and higher xG (1.77 vs 1.02), puts them in a difficult position. Although the last five matches of both teams show some improvement in the visitors' form (1.4 PPG vs 1.2 PPG), Barnet's advantage in home matches and Newport's away weakness argue for a home win.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Barnet | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Newport County is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Barnet · 1.4 pts / game - Newport County
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Barnet is 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.22 goals / game - Barnet · 1 goals / game - Newport County
Barnet is 62% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.08 goals / game - Barnet · 1.75 goals / game - Newport County
Barnet scores in 75% of games (27 of 36 meczów), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 17% (6 of 36 meczów).
Newport County scores in 61% of games (22 of 36 meczów), while Barnet keeps a clean sheet in 39% (14 of 36 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Barnet
Over / Under - Newport County
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Barnet is 64% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / game - Barnet · 0.83 pts / game - Newport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barnet - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 19%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Barnet
Newport County
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Barnet | Liga | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.31 | 2.57 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 54% | • 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 47% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 39% | 26% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | • 67% | 68% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 77% | • 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Barnet's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Newport County. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Barnet vs Newport County?
The EFL League Two match finished Barnet 1:2 Newport County. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Barnet vs Newport County?
Barnet score 1.22 goals per game on average and Newport County 1.00. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Barnet's matches and 53% of Newport County's.
What form are Barnet and Newport County in?
Over the last 5 games Barnet have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Newport County 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Barnet vs Newport County?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Barnet vs Newport County: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.