Gillingham vs Newport County: match statistics
Gillingham vs Newport County: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Gillingham played against Newport County in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on October 3, 2026. Venue: MEMS Priestfield Stadium. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Gillingham has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Newport County has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Gillingham scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.13. Newport County scores 1.50 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Gillingham's games and 63% of Newport County's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 63%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Gillingham has the higher season xG average, 1.22 to 1.14 per game. Gillingham takes 10.9 shots per game, while Newport County takes 9.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Gillingham leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 1.13 goals per game after halftime. Newport County leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Gillingham's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Newport County, it is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Gillingham sit 9th and have won 50% of their home matches, while 17th-placed Newport County are still without an away win and have lost 75% of their matches on the road. The hosts average 1.5 goals at home from 1.41 xG, while the visitors concede an average of 2 goals away and allow opponents chances worth 2.02 xG. Shots on target also favor Gillingham: 5.25 per home match compared with Newport's 2.75 away. Gillingham have scored 10 goals in their last five matches but have also conceded 8, giving the visitors a chance to find the net. However, Newport have conceded just 3 goals over that period, so despite the hosts' clear advantage, a draw remains a realistic outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Gillingham average 2.0 goals at home, while Newport concede 2.0 goals per away game, making a home goal likely. The greater uncertainty concerns the visitors: they average 1.0 goal away from home with an xG of 0.85 and have failed to score in 50% of such matches. Gillingham keep a clean sheet in 25% of their home matches, but have conceded an average of 1.6 goals over their last five games, giving Newport a chance to score. Despite Gillingham's 75% home BTTS rate, both teams scored in only 40% of their respective last five matches. The slightly stronger scenario, therefore, is BTTS - No, meaning at least one team will fail to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Gillingham average 2.0 goals scored at home, while Newport concede 2.0 goals away, giving the hosts a solid platform to find the net. Gillingham average 12.25 shots and post an xG of 1.43, while Newport allow opponents an xG of 2.02. Every Gillingham home match so far has featured at least 2 goals; the same was true in 50% of Newport’s away matches. Therefore, Over 1.5 is a stronger pick than Over 2.5, particularly as Newport have failed to score in 50% of their away matches, and the 2.5-goal line has been exceeded only once in their last 5 games.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A half-time draw is the most likely outcome: Newport were level at the break in all four of their away matches and have not conceded before half-time in their last five games. Gillingham did lead at the break in three of their four home matches, but managed to do so only once in their last five appearances regardless of venue, weakening the case for an early lead. The hosts should have a clearer advantage after the break: they averaged 1.6 goals in the second half across their last five matches, while Newport conceded an average of 1.75 second-half goals away from home. Gillingham’s higher average xG in the relevant home and away matches—1.43 compared with 0.85—also supports a full-time home win, as does the fact that Newport allow opponents chances worth an average of 2.02 xG. Therefore, the HT/FT scenario of a draw at half-time followed by a home win at full-time has the strongest overall support in the data.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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
| Gillingham | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.43 |
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.
Gillingham is 100% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Gillingham · 1 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.
Newport County is 9% better for: goals scored per game.
1.38 goals / game - Gillingham · 1.5 goals / game - Newport County
Gillingham is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Gillingham · 1.5 goals / game - Newport County
Gillingham scores in 63% of games (5 of 8 games), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 games).
Newport County scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 games), while Gillingham keeps a clean sheet in 38% (3 of 8 games).
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 - Gillingham
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.
Newport County is 75% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Gillingham · 1.75 pts / game - Newport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gillingham - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 25%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* 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 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). 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
Gillingham
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
| Gillingham | Liga | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.50 | 2.59 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 55% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 46% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 27% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 71% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | • 75% | 75% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Gillingham's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Newport County. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Gillingham vs Newport County?
The EFL League Two match finished Gillingham 0:0 Newport County. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Gillingham and Newport County?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Gillingham won 2, Newport County won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Gillingham vs Newport County?
Gillingham score 1.38 goals per game on average and Newport County 1.50. The EFL League Two average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Gillingham's matches and 63% of Newport County's.
What form are Gillingham and Newport County in?
Over the last 5 games Gillingham have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Newport County 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gillingham vs Newport County?
The statistical background for Gillingham vs Newport County — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.