Fleetwood Town vs Newport County: match statistics
Fleetwood Town occupies a significantly higher position in the table (14th place) compared to Newport County (24th place), reflecting the difference in quality between the two teams. The hosts present solid home form with 44% wins and a positive goal difference (+2) at their own stadium, scoring an average of 1.69 goals per match. Newport County has very poor away form with only 24% wins and a disastrous goal difference (-14), conceding an average of 1.88 goals in away matches. Additionally, the visitors fail to score at all in 35% of away games, significantly lowering their chances for a favorable result. Fleetwood Town shows better xG statistics (1.32 vs 1.05) and shot efficiency (16% vs 11%), which argues for their victory. The recent form of both teams (Fleetwood: 2 wins in the last 5 matches, Newport: 1 win) also supports the prediction in favor of the hosts, although Fleetwood's weaker disposition in recent weeks does not guarantee a certain victory.
Fleetwood Town vs Newport County: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Fleetwood Town play Newport County in EFL League Two (England). The match date is 28 February 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Fleetwood Town: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Newport County: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Fleetwood Town scores 1.24 and concedes 1.26 goals per match. Newport County scores 1.04 and concedes 1.67. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Fleetwood Town 67%, Newport County 54%. Over 2.5: Fleetwood Town 46%, Newport County 57%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Fleetwood Town has higher xG: 1.41 vs 1.19. Fleetwood Town: 12.3 shots per match, Newport County: 10.8.
Match halves
Fleetwood Town: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.74. Newport County: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.72.
Goals by minute
Fleetwood Town: 76-90+ (14 goals). Newport County: 76-90+ (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Fleetwood Town occupies a significantly higher position in the table (14th place) compared to Newport County (24th place), reflecting the difference in quality between the two teams. The hosts present solid home form with 44% wins and a positive goal difference (+2) at their own stadium, scoring an average of 1.69 goals per match. Newport County has very poor away form with only 24% wins and a disastrous goal difference (-14), conceding an average of 1.88 goals in away matches. Additionally, the visitors fail to score at all in 35% of away games, significantly lowering their chances for a favorable result. Fleetwood Town shows better xG statistics (1.32 vs 1.05) and shot efficiency (16% vs 11%), which argues for their victory. The recent form of both teams (Fleetwood: 2 wins in the last 5 matches, Newport: 1 win) also supports the prediction in favor of the hosts, although Fleetwood's weaker disposition in recent weeks does not guarantee a certain victory.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Fleetwood Town | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.30 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Newport County is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Fleetwood Town · 1.8 pts / match - 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.
Fleetwood Town is 19% better for: goals scored per match.
1.24 goals / match - Fleetwood Town · 1.04 goals / match - Newport County
Fleetwood Town is 33% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.26 goals / match - Fleetwood Town · 1.67 goals / match - Newport County
Fleetwood Town scores in 80% of matches (37 of 46 matches), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 15% (7 of 46 matches).
Newport County scores in 63% of matches (29 of 46 matches), while Fleetwood Town keeps a clean sheet in 20% (9 of 46 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Fleetwood Town
Over / Under — Newport County
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Fleetwood Town is 47% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / match - Fleetwood Town · 0.83 pts / match - Newport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Fleetwood Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (20). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Fleetwood Town
Newport County
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Fleetwood Town | Liga | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.50 | 2.57 | ▲ 2.72 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 52% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 48% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 27% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 67% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 78% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Fleetwood Town 1 - 0 - 0 Newport County. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Fleetwood Town vs Newport County?
The EFL League Two match finished Fleetwood Town 0:0 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 Fleetwood Town vs Newport County?
Fleetwood Town score 1.24 goals per game on average and Newport County 1.04. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Fleetwood Town's matches and 54% of Newport County's.
What form are Fleetwood Town and Newport County in?
Over the last 5 games Fleetwood Town have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Newport County 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Fleetwood Town vs Newport County?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.