Newport County vs Chesterfield: match statistics
Chesterfield seems to be the clear favorite for this meeting. Newport County occupies the last, 24th place in the table with a mere 8% win rate at home and a disastrous series of 67% losses at their own stadium. In their last five home matches, the hosts recorded only one draw and four defeats, scoring an average of just 0.92 goals while conceding 1.75 goals per match. Chesterfield, from 8th position in the table, presents significantly better away form - 31% wins and only 8% of matches without scoring a goal on the road. The visitors have better shot conversion (15% vs 8%), higher average possession (59% vs 50%), and a more favorable goal difference. Given the hosts' weak form and the visitors' solid statistics, a victory for Chesterfield is the most probable scenario, although the high percentage of draws in the visitors' away matches (46%) suggests that a split of points is also in play.
Newport County vs Chesterfield: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Newport County played against Chesterfield in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Newport County has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Chesterfield has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Newport County scores 1.04 goals per game and allows 1.84. Chesterfield scores 1.62 and allows 1.35. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Newport County's games and 65% of Chesterfield's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 46%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Chesterfield has the higher season xG average, 1.36 to 1.21 per game. Newport County takes 11.0 shots per game, while Chesterfield takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Newport County leads at halftime in 12% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. Chesterfield leads at halftime in 31% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Newport County's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Chesterfield, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 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 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 5.00 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
Chesterfield seems to be the clear favorite for this meeting. Newport County occupies the last, 24th place in the table with a mere 8% win rate at home and a disastrous series of 67% losses at their own stadium. In their last five home matches, the hosts recorded only one draw and four defeats, scoring an average of just 0.92 goals while conceding 1.75 goals per match. Chesterfield, from 8th position in the table, presents significantly better away form - 31% wins and only 8% of matches without scoring a goal on the road. The visitors have better shot conversion (15% vs 8%), higher average possession (59% vs 50%), and a more favorable goal difference. Given the hosts' weak form and the visitors' solid statistics, a victory for Chesterfield is the most probable scenario, although the high percentage of draws in the visitors' away matches (46%) suggests that a split of points is also in play.
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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 | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 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.
Chesterfield is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Newport County · 1.2 pts / game - Chesterfield
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.
Chesterfield is 56% better for: goals scored per game.
1.04 goals / game - Newport County · 1.62 goals / game - Chesterfield
Chesterfield is 36% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.84 goals / game - Newport County · 1.35 goals / game - Chesterfield
Newport County scores in 68% of games (17 of 25 meczów), while Chesterfield keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 meczów).
Chesterfield scores in 88% of games (23 of 26 meczów), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 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 - Chesterfield
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.
Chesterfield is 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.76 pts / game - Newport County · 1.27 pts / game - Chesterfield
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 16%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Chesterfield - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 38%. 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 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). 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
Chesterfield
* 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 | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.88 | 2.62 | ▲ 2.96 |
| Both teams scored | • 56% | 55% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 47% | • 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 25% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 70% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 76% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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
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 Chesterfield. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Newport County vs Chesterfield?
The EFL League Two match finished Newport County 2:1 Chesterfield. 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 Chesterfield?
Newport County score 1.04 goals per game on average and Chesterfield 1.62. The EFL League Two average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Newport County's matches and 65% of Chesterfield's.
What form are Newport County and Chesterfield in?
Over the last 5 games Newport County have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Chesterfield 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newport County vs Chesterfield?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Newport County vs Chesterfield: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.