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
Game details
Fleetwood Town played against Newport County in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Fleetwood Town has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Newport County has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Fleetwood Town scores 1.34 goals per game and allows 1.31. Newport County scores 0.97 and allows 1.82. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 72% of Fleetwood Town's games and 52% of Newport County's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 55%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Fleetwood Town has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.12 per game. Fleetwood Town takes 12.1 shots per game, while Newport County takes 10.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Fleetwood Town leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.81 goals per game after halftime. Newport County leads at halftime in 12% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Fleetwood Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Newport County, it is minutes 46-60 (8 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
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.
View the statistical overviewStats 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
| Fleetwood Town | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Fleetwood Town is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Fleetwood Town · 0.8 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.
Fleetwood Town is 38% better for: goals scored per game.
1.34 goals / game - Fleetwood Town · 0.97 goals / game - Newport County
Fleetwood Town is 39% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.31 goals / game - Fleetwood Town · 1.82 goals / game - Newport County
Fleetwood Town scores in 84% of games (27 of 32 meczów), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 15% (5 of 33 meczów).
Newport County scores in 61% of games (20 of 33 meczów), while Fleetwood Town keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 32 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 - Fleetwood Town
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.
Fleetwood Town is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - Fleetwood Town · 0.82 pts / game - Newport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Fleetwood Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 18%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - 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
Fleetwood Town
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
| Fleetwood Town | Liga | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.66 | 2.57 | ▲ 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 72% | 54% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 47% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 26% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 69% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 76% | ▲ 79% |
^ 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 Fleetwood Town's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Newport County. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
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 1.34 goals per game on average and Newport County 0.97. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 72% of Fleetwood Town's matches and 52% of Newport County's.
What form are Fleetwood Town and Newport County in?
Over the last 5 games Fleetwood Town have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Newport County 1-1-3 (0.80 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.