Newport County vs Grimsby Town: match statistics
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Newport County vs Grimsby Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Newport County plays Grimsby Town in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for September 26, 2026. Venue: Rodney Parade.
Recent form
Newport County has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Grimsby Town has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Newport County scores 1.43 goals per game and allows 1.57. Grimsby Town scores 1.57 and allows 0.86. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Newport County's games and 43% of Grimsby Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 43%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Grimsby Town has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.11 per game. Newport County takes 9.6 shots per game, while Grimsby Town takes 15.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Newport County leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Grimsby Town leads at halftime in 57% and scores 0.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
Newport County's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Grimsby Town, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Grimsby Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.31 |
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.
Grimsby Town is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Newport County · 1.8 pts / game - Grimsby Town
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.
Grimsby Town is 10% better for: goals scored per game.
1.43 goals / game - Newport County · 1.57 goals / game - Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town is 83% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - Newport County · 0.86 goals / game - Grimsby Town
Newport County scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Grimsby Town keeps a clean sheet in 57% (4 of 7 games).
Grimsby Town scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 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 - Newport County
Over / Under - Grimsby Town
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.
Grimsby Town is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.86 pts / game - Newport County · 2 pts / game - Grimsby Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 14%. 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.
Grimsby Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 57% of games and wins 43%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Grimsby Town
* 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 | Grimsby Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.52 | • 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 51% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 44% | • 43% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 29% | ▲ 57% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 70% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 75% | ▼ 43% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Newport County's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Grimsby Town. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Newport County and Grimsby Town play?
Newport County face Grimsby Town on September 26, 2026 in EFL League Two at Rodney Parade. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Newport County and Grimsby Town?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Newport County won 0, Grimsby Town won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Newport County vs Grimsby Town?
Newport County score 1.43 goals per game on average and Grimsby Town 1.57. The EFL League Two average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Newport County's matches and 43% of Grimsby Town's.
What form are Newport County and Grimsby Town in?
Over the last 5 games Newport County have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Grimsby Town 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newport County vs Grimsby Town?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.