England - EFL League Two01/27/2026, 07:30 PMData current as of September 12, 2026

Newport County vs Accrington Stanley: match statistics

Newport County

1 : 4half-time 1:1

Accrington Stanley

130%(3.10)

X35%(3.30)

235%(2.20)

BTTS Over/Under HT/FT

Pick: XLost

Pick score:29.40

Value:15.50%

Newport County presents very weak home form with only 15% wins at home and a negative goal difference of -9, occupying a distant 23rd place in the table. Despite being in 16th position, Accrington Stanley shows better disposition, gaining 2 points per match in the last five meetings and winning three of them. The visitors have a better xG conversion rate (1.27 to 1.23) and a more solid defense on the road (1.23 goals conceded on average). However, Newport has a slight advantage in possession and has recently won two of their last five matches overall. Taking into account the hosts' weak form at home, but improvement in recent weeks, and the stable, though unspectacular, play of the visitors on the road, I expect a close match with a slight advantage towards a draw or a victory for Accrington.

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Newport County vs Accrington Stanley: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Newport County played against Accrington Stanley in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 27, 2026. Final score: 1:4.

Recent form

Newport County has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Accrington Stanley has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Newport County scores 1.08 goals per game and allows 1.81. Accrington Stanley scores 1.04 and allows 1.08. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 58% of Newport County's games and 42% of Accrington Stanley's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 31%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Accrington Stanley has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.20 per game. Newport County takes 10.9 shots per game, while Accrington Stanley takes 12.8.

First-half and second-half trends

Newport County leads at halftime in 12% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Accrington Stanley leads at halftime in 42% and scores 0.54 after halftime.

When the teams score

Newport County's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Accrington Stanley, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

League Two games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 48% 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 1.00 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

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 1

First half

0 : 3

Second half

Game stats

58Possession (%)42

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

11Shots13

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

5Shots on target6

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

1.33xG1.51

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

3Corners2

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

38Dangerous attacks35

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

7Fouls11

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

4Cards5

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

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.

0.77Points per game1.31

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

1.08Goals scored / game1.04

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

1.81Goals allowed / game1.08

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

1.2xG for1.43

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

47%Average possession50%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

3.54Shots on target / game4.12

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

15%Clean sheets31%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

58%Both teams scored42%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

10.92Shots per game12.77

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

3.54Shots on target4.12

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

9.9%Shot conversion8.1%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

47%Possession50%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

1.2xG for1.43

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

1.62xG against1.27

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

Shooting quality

Newport County: BalancedAccrington Stanley: Balanced

	Newport County	Accrington Stanley
Accuracy (shots on target)	32%	32%
Chance quality (xG per shot)	0.11	0.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)	0.31	0.25

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.

Accrington Stanley is 43% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / game - Newport County · 2 pts / game - Accrington Stanley

Newport County

DWLLW

Season result split

19% W19% D62% L

Season (W-D-L)

5-5-16

0.77 pts / game · goal difference -19

Last 5 (W-D-L)

2-1-2

1.40 pts / game

Record at home (W-D-L)

2-3-8

Last 5 at home

2-2-1

DLDWW

Last 5 games - averages

Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.49Opponent xG: 1.53BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%

Accrington Stanley

WWWLD

Season result split

35% W27% D38% L

Season (W-D-L)

9-7-10

1.31 pts / game · goal difference -1

Last 5 (W-D-L)

3-1-1

2.00 pts / game

Record away (W-D-L)

3-4-6

Last 5 away

2-2-1

DWLWD

Last 5 games - averages

Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.72Opponent xG: 1.19BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 20%

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.

Accrington Stanley is 68% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.81 goals / game - Newport County · 1.08 goals / game - Accrington Stanley

Newport County scoring profile: strong

Newport County scores in 69% of games (18 of 26 meczów), while Accrington Stanley keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 meczów).

Accrington Stanley scoring profile: very strong

Accrington Stanley scores in 65% of games (17 of 26 meczów), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 26 meczów).

28Goals scored (season)27

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

47Goals conceded (season)28

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

2.88Average goals per game2.12

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

7Goals scored (last 5)4

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

6Goals conceded (last 5)3

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

Newport County

15%

Clean sheets4 of 26 meczów

31%

No goal8 of 26 meczów

Accrington Stanley

31%

Clean sheets8 of 26 meczów

35%

No goal9 of 26 meczów

How often they score at least...

69%1 goal65%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

35%2 goals23%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

4%3 goals12%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

0%4 goals4%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

How often they concede at least...

85%1 goal69%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

58%2 goals31%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

27%3 goals8%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

12%4 goals0%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

* 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.

58%

Newport County - BTTS15 of 26 meczów

42%

Accrington Stanley - BTTS11 of 26 meczów

55%

League average

Goal patterns

19%BTTS at half-time8%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

8%BTTS in both halves4%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

15%Scored in both halves23%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

BTTS and goal count

50%Min. 3 goals and BTTS27%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

8%Min. 3 goals without BTTS4%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

60%BTTS - last 520%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

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)

96%Min. 1 goal (Over 0.5)92%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

81%Min. 2 goals (Over 1.5)65%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

58%Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)31%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

31%Min. 4 goals (Over 3.5)15%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

19%Min. 5 goals (Over 4.5)4%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

Over / Under - Newport County

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)

Over 96%Under 4%

Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)

Over 81%Under 19%

Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)

Over 58%Under 42%

Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)

Over 31%Under 69%

Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)

Over 19%Under 81%

Over / Under - Accrington Stanley

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)

Over 92%Under 8%

Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)

Over 65%Under 35%

Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)

Over 31%Under 69%

Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)

Over 15%Under 85%

Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)

Over 4%Under 96%

1st half

69%Min. 1 goal before half-time77%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

31%Min. 2 goals before half-time19%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

8%Min. 3 goals before half-time4%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

2nd half

81%Min. 1 goal after half-time65%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

50%Min. 2 goals after half-time27%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

31%Min. 3 goals after half-time15%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

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.

Accrington Stanley is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.77 pts / game - Newport County · 1.54 pts / game - Accrington Stanley

Newport County - half-time state

12% leading42% draw46% trailing

Accrington Stanley - half-time state

42% leading27% draw31% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.77Points per game (1st half)1.54

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

0.35Goals scored (1st half)0.5

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

0.85Goals conceded (1st half)0.5

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

1.19Average goals (1st half)1

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

42%Clean sheet before half-time62%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

69%No goal before half-time54%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

After half-time (2nd half)

1.04Points per game (2nd half)1.23

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

0.73Goals scored (2nd half)0.54

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

0.96Goals conceded (2nd half)0.58

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

1.69Average goals (2nd half)1.12

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

31%Clean sheet after half-time58%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

46%No goal after half-time58%

Newport CountyAccrington Stanley

Newport County - second-half results

23% W35% D42% L

Half-time points

Half-time goals

-13

Goal difference (1st half)

Second-half points

-6

Goal difference (2nd half)

0.77

PPG before half-time

Lead holding158%

Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 19%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Accrington Stanley - second-half results

27% W42% D31% L

Half-time points

Half-time goals

Goal difference (1st half)

Second-half points

-1

Goal difference (2nd half)

1.54

PPG before half-time

Lead holding83%

Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 35%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Newport County - last 5 games by half
	1st half	2nd half
Points per game	1.20	1.60
Goals scored / game	0.4	1.0
Goals allowed / game	0.4	0.8
Average goals per game	0.8	1.8
1 goal	60%	80%
2 goals	20%	60%
3 goals	0%	40%
Clean sheet	60%	40%
No goal	60%	20%
Goal difference	0	+1

Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing

2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost

BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2

Accrington Stanley - last 5 games by half
	1st half	2nd half
Points per game	1.20	1.80
Goals scored / game	0.4	0.4
Goals allowed / game	0.6	0.0
Average goals per game	1.0	0.4
1 goal	60%	40%
2 goals	40%	0%
3 goals	0%	0%
Clean sheet	60%	100%
No goal	60%	60%
Goal difference	-1	+2

Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing

2nd half: 40% won - 60% draw - 0% lost

BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 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.

Newport County

ScoredConceded

0-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

Accrington Stanley

ScoredConceded

0-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

* 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

2.50

Estimated goals

attack vs. opponent defense

1.1 : 1.4

Estimated goal split

home : away

96%

Pace vs league

100% = league average

50%

Both teams scored (BTTS)

average from both teams' seasons

-60%

Derby effect

H2H goals vs typical matches

45%

BTTS estimate

from both teams' scoring frequency

11%

0:0 risk

about 1 in 9 matches

0-1

Most common goal range

attack vs. defense for both teams

Newport County

Net xG balance

Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.

-0.42

Results compared with xG

Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.

-0.31

Points compared with goal balance

Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.

-0.4 pts

Finishing efficiency

Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.

-0.12

Defensive efficiency

Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.

-0.19

Attack vs league

How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.

77%

Defense vs. league

Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.

147%

Form trend

Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.

+0.63

Stronger second half?

How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.

+0.4

Late goals

29% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.

29%

Accrington Stanley

Net xG balance

Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.

+0.16

Results compared with xG

Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.

-0.20

Points compared with goal balance

Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.

-3.6 pts

Finishing efficiency

Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.

-0.39

Defensive efficiency

Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.

+0.19

Attack vs league

How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.

85%

Defense vs. league

Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.

77%

Form trend

Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.

+0.69

Stronger second half?

How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.

+0.0

Late goals

22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.

22%

* 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

	Newport County	Liga	Accrington Stanley
Average goals per game	▲ 2.88	2.62	▼ 2.12
Both teams scored	▲ 58%	55%	▼ 42%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)	▲ 58%	48%	▼ 31%
Clean sheets	▼ 15%	25%	▲ 31%
Goal before half-time	• 69%	69%	▲ 77%
Goal after half-time	▲ 81%	77%	▼ 65%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.62

Average goals per game

55%

Both teams scored

48%

Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)

25%

Clean sheets

1.40

Home goals / game

1.23

Away goals / game

+14%

Home attack advantage

+12%

Home defensive advantage

+8%

Total home advantage

Goals in 1st half (whole league)

69%

1 goal

34%

2 goals

12%

3 goals

4 goals

Goals in 2nd half (whole league)

77%

1 goal

43%

2 goals

17%

3 goals

4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Home team

Starting lineup

3Anthony Driscoll-Glennonoff 80'4Matthew Baker 6Ciaran Brennan 7Bobby-Emmanuel Kamwaoff 80'8Matthew Smithoff 45'10Harrison BigginsA 1 12Joe Thomasoff 80'21Michael Spellman🟨 1 · off 65'23Ryan Liam Delaney 24Nathaniel Opoku⚽ 1 · 🟨 2 28Jordan Wright

Substitutes

1Nik Tzanevon 1'2Cameron James Evanson 1'15Lee Jenkinson 80'16James Croleon 65'17Thomas Davieson 80'20Ben Lloyd🟨 1 · on 45'33Tanatswa Nyakuhwaon 80'

Away team

Starting lineup

2Donald Love 4Conor Grant🟨 1 · off 56'5Farrend James Rawson🟨 1 7Shaun James WhalleyA 2 8Paddy Madden⚽ 1 · off 84'10Alex Henderson⚽ 1 · off 71'11Isaac Sinclair⚽ 1 · A 1 13Oliver Wright 17Devon Matthews🟨 1 30Isaac Heath⚽ 1 38Connor O'Brien🟨 1 · off 56'

Substitutes

1Michael Kellyon 1'3Freddie Sasson 56'18Charlie Catonon 1'20Charlie Daniel Brownon 1'24Luke BatterfieldA 1 · on 71'28Séamus Conneely🟨 1 · on 56'39Josh Woodson 84'

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

2'
Accrington StanleyGoalAlex HendersonAssist: Shaun James Whalley
28'
Accrington StanleyYellow cardDevon Matthews
32'
Accrington StanleyYellow cardConor Grant
35'
Newport CountyGoalNathaniel OpokuAssist: Harrison Biggins
40'
Accrington StanleyYellow cardConnor O'Brien
45'
Newport CountySubstitutionOn: Ben LloydOff: Matthew Smith
45+1'
Newport CountyYellow cardMichael Spellman
51'
Accrington StanleyGoalIsaac SinclairAssist: Shaun James Whalley
58'
Newport CountyYellow cardBen Lloyd
65'
Newport CountyYellow cardNathaniel Opoku
65'
Newport CountySubstitutionOn: James CroleOff: Michael Spellman
69'
Newport CountyYellow cardNathaniel Opoku
71'
Accrington StanleySubstitutionOn: Luke BatterfieldOff: Alex Henderson
82'
Accrington StanleyGoalPaddy MaddenAssist: Isaac Sinclair
84'
Accrington StanleySubstitutionOn: Josh WoodsOff: Paddy Madden
90+2'
Accrington StanleyGoalIsaac HeathAssist: Luke Batterfield
90+6'
Accrington StanleyYellow cardFarrend James Rawson
90+8'
Accrington StanleyYellow cardSéamus Conneely

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

RefereeJames Durkin

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

James DurkinMatches officiated: 9

4.78Cards per match

0Penalties per match

1 / X / 244%Home wins22%Draws33%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Newport County's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Accrington Stanley. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Accrington Stanley FC

0 : 110/11/2025

Newport County AFC

FAQ

What was the result of Newport County vs Accrington Stanley?

The EFL League Two match finished Newport County 1:4 Accrington Stanley. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Newport County vs Accrington Stanley?

Newport County score 1.08 goals per game on average and Accrington Stanley 1.04. The EFL League Two average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Newport County's matches and 42% of Accrington Stanley's.

What form are Newport County and Accrington Stanley in?

Over the last 5 games Newport County have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Accrington Stanley 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newport County vs Accrington Stanley?

The statistical background for Newport County vs Accrington Stanley — 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.