Colchester United vs Newport County: match statistics
Colchester United vs Newport County: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Colchester United played against Newport County in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on December 20, 2025. Final score: 4:1.
Recent form
Colchester United has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Newport County has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Colchester United scores 1.55 goals per game and allows 1.25. Newport County scores 1.00 and allows 1.85. Games in this league average 2.68 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Colchester United's games and 55% of Newport County's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 55%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Colchester United has the higher season xG average, 1.36 to 1.15 per game. Colchester United takes 11.4 shots per game, while Newport County takes 10.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Colchester United leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Newport County leads at halftime in 10% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Colchester United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (10 goals). For Newport County, it is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.68 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
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
| Colchester United | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 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.
Colchester United is 400% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Colchester United · 0.4 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.
Colchester United is 55% better for: goals scored per game.
1.55 goals / game - Colchester United · 1 goals / game - Newport County
Colchester United is 48% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.25 goals / game - Colchester United · 1.85 goals / game - Newport County
Colchester United scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 20 meczów).
Newport County scores in 65% of games (13 of 20 meczów), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 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 - Colchester United
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.
Colchester United is 86% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / game - Colchester United · 0.7 pts / game - Newport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Colchester United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 15%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -3 |
* 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 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Colchester United
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
| Colchester United | Liga | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.80 | 2.68 | ▲ 2.85 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 57% | ▼ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 49% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 24% | ▼ 10% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 71% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 76% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Colchester United vs Newport County?
The EFL League Two match finished Colchester United 4:1 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 Colchester United vs Newport County?
Colchester United score 1.55 goals per game on average and Newport County 1.00. The EFL League Two average is 2.68 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Colchester United's matches and 55% of Newport County's.
What form are Colchester United and Newport County in?
Over the last 5 games Colchester United have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Newport County 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Colchester United vs Newport County?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Colchester United vs Newport County: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.