Salford City vs Newport County: match statistics
Salford City presents decidedly better form and statistics as the host. They sit in 6th place in the table with a 57% win rate at home, while Newport County is in last, 24th place, with only 19% wins away. The hosts score an average of 1.5 goals in home matches with an xG of 1.91, indicating offensive efficiency, whereas the guests score an average of only 0.94 goals away with an xG of 1.07. Newport concedes an average of as many as 1.94 goals in away matches and has a terrible run in the last 5 meetings with a record of 0 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses, scoring only 1 goal. Additionally, Newport's goal difference away is -16, confirming their weakness in road matches. All key indicators point to a certain victory for Salford City in front of their own crowd.
Salford City vs Newport County: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Salford City played against Newport County in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on February 17, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Salford City has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Newport County has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Salford City scores 1.41 goals per game and allows 1.21. Newport County scores 0.94 and allows 1.84. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Salford City's games and 52% of Newport County's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 55%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Salford City has the higher season xG average, 1.66 to 1.15 per game. Salford City takes 14.4 shots per game, while Newport County takes 10.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Salford City leads at halftime in 34% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. Newport County leads at halftime in 10% and scores 0.61 after halftime.
When the teams score
Salford City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Newport County, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 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
Salford City presents decidedly better form and statistics as the host. They sit in 6th place in the table with a 57% win rate at home, while Newport County is in last, 24th place, with only 19% wins away. The hosts score an average of 1.5 goals in home matches with an xG of 1.91, indicating offensive efficiency, whereas the guests score an average of only 0.94 goals away with an xG of 1.07. Newport concedes an average of as many as 1.94 goals in away matches and has a terrible run in the last 5 meetings with a record of 0 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses, scoring only 1 goal. Additionally, Newport's goal difference away is -16, confirming their weakness in road matches. All key indicators point to a certain victory for Salford City in front of their own crowd.
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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
| Salford City | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.28 |
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.
Salford City is 800% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Salford City · 0.2 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.
Salford City is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1.41 goals / game - Salford City · 0.94 goals / game - Newport County
Salford City is 52% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.21 goals / game - Salford City · 1.84 goals / game - Newport County
Salford City scores in 69% of games (20 of 29 meczów), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 31 meczów).
Newport County scores in 61% of games (19 of 31 meczów), while Salford City keeps a clean sheet in 24% (7 of 29 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 - Salford City
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.
Salford City is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / game - Salford City · 0.74 pts / game - Newport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Salford City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 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 10% of games and wins 16%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -6 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
Salford City
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
| Salford City | Liga | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.62 | 2.58 | ▲ 2.77 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 54% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 48% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 26% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | • 69% | 68% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 66% | 76% | • 77% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Salford City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Newport County. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Salford City vs Newport County?
The EFL League Two match finished Salford City 1:3 Newport County. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Salford City vs Newport County?
Salford City score 1.41 goals per game on average and Newport County 0.94. The EFL League Two average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Salford City's matches and 52% of Newport County's.
What form are Salford City and Newport County in?
Over the last 5 games Salford City have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Newport County 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Salford City vs Newport County?
The statistical background for Salford City vs Newport County — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.