Newport County vs Cambridge United: match statistics
Cambridge United display significantly better form and quality this season, occupying 3rd place in the table with a record of 17 wins, while Newport County sits in 24th position with only 6 victories. The visitors are in impressive form in their last 5 matches (2.0 PPG, 3 wins), while the hosts have earned just 0.8 points per game with one win. Cambridge United is characterized by solid defense in away matches (0.94 goals conceded on average, 38% clean sheets), which represents a huge advantage over Newport, which concedes an average of 1.73 goals in home games. Additionally, the visitors have better shot accuracy (12% vs 8%) and a positive goal difference away from home (+4), while the hosts have a -12 difference at their own ground. All statistics point to a clear advantage for Cambridge United, making their victory the most likely scenario for this match.
Newport County vs Cambridge United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Newport County played against Cambridge United in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Newport County has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Cambridge United has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Newport County scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.81. Cambridge United scores 1.44 and allows 0.81. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Newport County's games and 50% of Cambridge United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 38%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cambridge United has the higher season xG average, 1.36 to 1.14 per game. Newport County takes 10.3 shots per game, while Cambridge United takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Newport County leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.66 goals per game after halftime. Cambridge United leads at halftime in 41% and scores 0.84 after halftime.
When the teams score
Newport County's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Cambridge United, it is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 53% 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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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
Cambridge United display significantly better form and quality this season, occupying 3rd place in the table with a record of 17 wins, while Newport County sits in 24th position with only 6 victories. The visitors are in impressive form in their last 5 matches (2.0 PPG, 3 wins), while the hosts have earned just 0.8 points per game with one win. Cambridge United is characterized by solid defense in away matches (0.94 goals conceded on average, 38% clean sheets), which represents a huge advantage over Newport, which concedes an average of 1.73 goals in home games. Additionally, the visitors have better shot accuracy (12% vs 8%) and a positive goal difference away from home (+4), while the hosts have a -12 difference at their own ground. All statistics point to a clear advantage for Cambridge United, making their victory the most likely scenario for this match.
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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
| Newport County | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.40 |
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.
Cambridge United is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Newport County · 2 pts / game - Cambridge United
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.
Cambridge United is 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Newport County · 1.44 goals / game - Cambridge United
Cambridge United is 123% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.81 goals / game - Newport County · 0.81 goals / game - Cambridge United
Newport County scores in 63% of games (20 of 32 meczów), while Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 38% (12 of 32 meczów).
Cambridge United scores in 78% of games (25 of 32 meczów), while Newport County 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 - Newport County
Over / Under - Cambridge United
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.
Cambridge United is 96% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.81 pts / game - Newport County · 1.59 pts / game - Cambridge United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 19%. 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.
Cambridge United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +7 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
Newport County
Cambridge United
* 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 | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.81 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | • 53% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 47% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 26% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | • 69% | 69% | • 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 76% | ▼ 69% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
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 Newport County's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Cambridge United. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Newport County vs Cambridge United?
The EFL League Two match finished Newport County 0:2 Cambridge United. 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 Cambridge United?
Newport County score 1.00 goals per game on average and Cambridge United 1.44. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Newport County's matches and 50% of Cambridge United's.
What form are Newport County and Cambridge United in?
Over the last 5 games Newport County have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Cambridge United 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newport County vs Cambridge United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Newport County vs Cambridge United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.