Salford City vs Newport County: match statistics
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Salford City vs Newport County: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Salford City plays Newport County in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for September 1, 2026. Venue: The Peninsula Stadium.
Recent form
Salford City has 0 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Newport County has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 1.33 points per game.
Scoring records
Salford City scores 0.33 goals per game and allows 1.67. Newport County scores 2.67 and allows 2.33. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Salford City's games and 67% of Newport County's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 100%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Salford City has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.25 per game. Salford City takes 12.7 shots per game, while Newport County takes 10.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Salford City leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Newport County leads at halftime in 67% and scores 1.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Salford City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (1 goals). For Newport County, it is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 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
| Salford City | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 21% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.12 | 0.62 |
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.
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 709% better for: goals scored per game.
0.33 goals / game - Salford City · 2.67 goals / game - Newport County
Salford City is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.67 goals / game - Salford City · 2.33 goals / game - Newport County
Salford City scores in 33% of games (1 of 3 meczów), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
Newport County scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Salford City keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 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.
Newport County is 606% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.33 pts / game - Salford City · 2.33 pts / game - Newport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Salford City - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.33 | 0.67 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 33% |
| No goal | 100% | 67% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.33 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.7 | 3.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 67% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 67% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
* 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 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
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 | ▼ 2.00 | 2.50 | ▲ 5.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 50% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 50% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 31% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 72% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 69% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Salford City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Newport County. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Salford City and Newport County play?
Salford City face Newport County on September 1, 2026 in EFL League Two at The Peninsula Stadium. 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 Salford City and Newport County?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Salford City won 1, Newport County won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Salford City vs Newport County?
Salford City score 0.33 goals per game on average and Newport County 2.67. The EFL League Two average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Salford City's matches and 67% of Newport County's.
What form are Salford City and Newport County in?
Over the last 5 games Salford City have a 0-0-3 record (0.00 points per game) and Newport County 1-1-1 (1.33 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.