Milton Keynes Dons vs Newport County: match statistics
Milton Keynes Dons are in significantly better form, sitting 5th in the table and winning 4 of their last 5 matches, which gives them 2.6 points per game. The hosts are very effective at home with a 53% win rate and a +14 goal difference, with only 13% of matches without a scored goal. Newport County are in 23rd position, with a catastrophic away record – 67% defeats, only 20% wins, and a negative goal difference of -15. The visitors have managed only 0.8 points per game in their last 5 matches, conceding an average of 2 goals away from home. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.32 vs 1.12), and the difference in defensive quality (1.0 vs 2.0 goals conceded on average) is significant. All key indicators unequivocally point to a certain victory for Milton Keynes Dons.
Milton Keynes Dons vs Newport County: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Milton Keynes Dons play Newport County in EFL League Two (England). The match date is 14 February 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Milton Keynes Dons: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Newport County: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Milton Keynes Dons scores 1.87 and concedes 0.98 goals per match. Newport County scores 1.04 and concedes 1.67. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Milton Keynes Dons 61%, Newport County 54%. Over 2.5: Milton Keynes Dons 54%, Newport County 57%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Milton Keynes Dons has higher xG: 1.42 vs 1.19. Milton Keynes Dons: 12.6 shots per match, Newport County: 10.8.
Match halves
Milton Keynes Dons: half-time lead 61%, second-half goals 0.74. Newport County: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.72.
Goals by minute
Milton Keynes Dons: 31-45+ (19 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 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Milton Keynes Dons are in significantly better form, sitting 5th in the table and winning 4 of their last 5 matches, which gives them 2.6 points per game. The hosts are very effective at home with a 53% win rate and a +14 goal difference, with only 13% of matches without a scored goal. Newport County are in 23rd position, with a catastrophic away record – 67% defeats, only 20% wins, and a negative goal difference of -15. The visitors have managed only 0.8 points per game in their last 5 matches, conceding an average of 2 goals away from home. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.32 vs 1.12), and the difference in defensive quality (1.0 vs 2.0 goals conceded on average) is significant. All key indicators unequivocally point to a certain victory for Milton Keynes Dons.
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
| Milton Keynes Dons | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 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.
Milton Keynes Dons is 22% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Milton Keynes Dons · 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.
Milton Keynes Dons is 80% better for: goals scored per match.
1.87 goals / match - Milton Keynes Dons · 1.04 goals / match - Newport County
Milton Keynes Dons is 70% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.98 goals / match - Milton Keynes Dons · 1.67 goals / match - Newport County
Milton Keynes Dons scores in 87% of matches (40 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 Milton Keynes Dons keeps a clean sheet in 33% (15 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 — Milton Keynes Dons
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.
Milton Keynes Dons is 152% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.09 pts / match - Milton Keynes Dons · 0.83 pts / match - Newport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Milton Keynes Dons - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 61% of matches and wins 52%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
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 | 2.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +7 | -1 |
| 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 31-45 (19 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Milton Keynes Dons
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
| Milton Keynes Dons | Liga | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.85 | 2.57 | ▲ 2.72 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 52% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 48% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 27% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 67% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 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: Milton Keynes Dons 1 - 0 - 0 Newport County. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Milton Keynes Dons vs Newport County?
The EFL League Two match finished Milton Keynes Dons 1:0 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 Milton Keynes Dons vs Newport County?
Milton Keynes Dons score 1.87 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 61% of Milton Keynes Dons's matches and 54% of Newport County's.
What form are Milton Keynes Dons and Newport County in?
Over the last 5 games Milton Keynes Dons have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Newport County 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Milton Keynes Dons vs Newport County?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Milton Keynes Dons vs Newport County: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.