Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town: match statistics
The match promises to be a closely contested encounter between two teams from the lower part of the table, both struggling with significant defensive issues. Newport County are in 22nd place with a -14 goal difference at home, conceding an average of 1.68 goals per match in front of their own fans and winning just 16% of their home games. Shrewsbury Town in 19th place present even worse away statistics, with a -19 goal difference and conceding an average of 2 goals per match on the road. Both teams are in terrible form – the hosts with 2 wins in their last 5 matches (PPG 1.2), the visitors with just 1 win (PPG 0.6). The hosts' slight statistical advantage in possession (49% vs 43%) and a marginally better xG ratio suggest a closely matched encounter. Considering both teams' poor form, high loss percentages, and similar efficiency indicators, the most probable scenario is a draw or a narrow victory for either side.
Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Newport County play Shrewsbury Town in EFL League Two (England). The match date is 28 March 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Newport County: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Shrewsbury Town: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Newport County scores 1.04 and concedes 1.67 goals per match. Shrewsbury Town scores 0.91 and concedes 1.50. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Newport County 54%, Shrewsbury Town 43%. Over 2.5: Newport County 57%, Shrewsbury Town 46%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Shrewsbury Town has higher xG: 1.24 vs 1.19. Newport County: 10.8 shots per match, Shrewsbury Town: 11.5.
Match halves
Newport County: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.72. Shrewsbury Town: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.54.
Goals by minute
Newport County: 76-90+ (15 goals). Shrewsbury Town: 46-60 (10 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: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
The match promises to be a closely contested encounter between two teams from the lower part of the table, both struggling with significant defensive issues. Newport County are in 22nd place with a -14 goal difference at home, conceding an average of 1.68 goals per match in front of their own fans and winning just 16% of their home games. Shrewsbury Town in 19th place present even worse away statistics, with a -19 goal difference and conceding an average of 2 goals per match on the road. Both teams are in terrible form – the hosts with 2 wins in their last 5 matches (PPG 1.2), the visitors with just 1 win (PPG 0.6). The hosts' slight statistical advantage in possession (49% vs 43%) and a marginally better xG ratio suggest a closely matched encounter. Considering both teams' poor form, high loss percentages, and similar efficiency indicators, the most probable scenario is a draw or a narrow victory for either side.
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
| Newport County | Shrewsbury Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.29 |
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.
Newport County is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Newport County · 1 pts / match - Shrewsbury 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.
Newport County is 14% better for: goals scored per match.
1.04 goals / match - Newport County · 0.91 goals / match - Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.67 goals / match - Newport County · 1.5 goals / match - Shrewsbury Town
Newport County scores in 63% of matches (29 of 46 matches), while Shrewsbury Town keeps a clean sheet in 28% (13 of 46 matches).
Shrewsbury Town scores in 61% of matches (28 of 46 matches), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 15% (7 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 — Newport County
Over / Under — Shrewsbury Town
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.
Shrewsbury Town is 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.83 pts / match - Newport County · 0.93 pts / match - Shrewsbury Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd 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.
Shrewsbury Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 28%. 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 | 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 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* 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 76-90 (15 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (20). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (19). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - 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
Newport County
Shrewsbury Town
* 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
| Newport County | Liga | Shrewsbury Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.72 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.41 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 52% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 48% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 27% | • 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 67% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 78% | • 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Newport County 0 - 0 - 1 Shrewsbury Town. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Newport County 1:0 Shrewsbury Town. 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 Shrewsbury Town?
Newport County score 1.04 goals per game on average and Shrewsbury Town 0.91. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Newport County's matches and 43% of Shrewsbury Town's.
What form are Newport County and Shrewsbury Town in?
Over the last 5 games Newport County have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Shrewsbury Town 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newport County vs Shrewsbury 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.