Rotherham United vs Newport County: match statistics
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Rotherham United vs Newport County: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rotherham United plays Newport County in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for October 20, 2026. Venue: AESSEAL New York Stadium.
Recent form
Rotherham United has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Newport County has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Rotherham United scores 1.09 goals per game and allows 1.64. Newport County scores 1.27 and allows 1.18. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of Rotherham United's games and 55% of Newport County's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 45%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rotherham United has the higher season xG average, 1.29 to 1.23 per game. Rotherham United takes 12.0 shots per game, while Newport County takes 10.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Rotherham United leads at halftime in 9% of its games and scores 0.55 goals per game after halftime. Newport County leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.82 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rotherham United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Newport County, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
| Rotherham United | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.35 |
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.
Newport County is 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Rotherham United · 1.8 pts / game - Newport County
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 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.09 goals / game - Rotherham United · 1.27 goals / game - Newport County
Newport County is 39% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.64 goals / game - Rotherham United · 1.18 goals / game - Newport County
Rotherham United scores in 73% of games (8 of 11 games), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 36% (4 of 11 games).
Newport County scores in 73% of games (8 of 11 games), while Rotherham United keeps a clean sheet in 9% (1 of 11 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 - Rotherham United
Over / Under - Newport County
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.
Newport County is 59% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.91 pts / game - Rotherham United · 1.45 pts / game - Newport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rotherham United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 18%. 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.
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Rotherham United
Newport County
* 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
| Rotherham United | Liga | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.73 | 2.48 | • 2.45 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 53% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 45% | 43% | ▲ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 28% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 67% | ▼ 45% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 77% | ▲ 82% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Rotherham United and Newport County play?
Rotherham United face Newport County on October 20, 2026 in EFL League Two at AESSEAL New York Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rotherham United vs Newport County?
Rotherham United score 1.09 goals per game on average and Newport County 1.27. The EFL League Two average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Rotherham United's matches and 55% of Newport County's.
What form are Rotherham United and Newport County in?
Over the last 5 games Rotherham United have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Newport County 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rotherham United vs Newport County?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rotherham United vs Newport County: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.