Swindon Town vs Newport County: match statistics
Swindon Town presents significantly better form and table standing, occupying 3rd place with an impressive record of 17 wins this season. The hosts win 60% of their home matches, scoring an average of 1.8 goals per game while conceding just 1.07, resulting in a +11 goal difference on home soil. Newport County sits in 23rd position with only 5 wins this season and a catastrophic away record – 64% losses, averaging 2 goals conceded per match, and a goal difference of -13. The form of both teams in the last 5 matches also favors the hosts (1.8 points per game vs 0.8), with Newport earning just 4 points in their last five outings. xG statistics confirm Swindon's advantage (1.39 vs 1.13 for the visitors), which, combined with superior possession (52% vs 46%) and higher shot conversion (15% vs 10%), makes the hosts the clear favorite for this match.
Swindon Town vs Newport County: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Swindon Town played against Newport County in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on February 11, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Swindon Town has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Newport County has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Swindon Town scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.13. Newport County scores 1.00 and allows 1.86. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Swindon Town's games and 55% of Newport County's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 59%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Swindon Town has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.19 per game. Swindon Town takes 12.7 shots per game, while Newport County takes 10.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Swindon Town leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.77 goals per game after halftime. Newport County leads at halftime in 10% and scores 0.66 after halftime.
When the teams score
Swindon Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 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 2.61 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
Swindon Town presents significantly better form and table standing, occupying 3rd place with an impressive record of 17 wins this season. The hosts win 60% of their home matches, scoring an average of 1.8 goals per game while conceding just 1.07, resulting in a +11 goal difference on home soil. Newport County sits in 23rd position with only 5 wins this season and a catastrophic away record – 64% losses, averaging 2 goals conceded per match, and a goal difference of -13. The form of both teams in the last 5 matches also favors the hosts (1.8 points per game vs 0.8), with Newport earning just 4 points in their last five outings. xG statistics confirm Swindon's advantage (1.39 vs 1.13 for the visitors), which, combined with superior possession (52% vs 46%) and higher shot conversion (15% vs 10%), makes the hosts the clear favorite for this match.
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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
| Swindon Town | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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.
Swindon Town is 125% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Swindon Town · 0.8 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.
Swindon Town is 67% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - Swindon Town · 1 goals / game - Newport County
Swindon Town is 65% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Swindon Town · 1.86 goals / game - Newport County
Swindon Town scores in 83% of games (25 of 30 meczów), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 17% (5 of 29 meczów).
Newport County scores in 66% of games (19 of 29 meczów), while Swindon Town keeps a clean sheet in 33% (10 of 30 meczów).
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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 - Swindon Town
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.
Swindon Town is 97% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Swindon Town · 0.76 pts / game - Newport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Swindon Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 17%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
* 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 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Swindon Town
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
| Swindon Town | Liga | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.80 | 2.61 | ▲ 2.86 |
| Both teams scored | • 53% | 54% | • 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 48% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 26% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 69% | • 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 76% | ▲ 79% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Swindon Town'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 Swindon Town vs Newport County?
The EFL League Two match finished Swindon Town 2:0 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 Swindon Town vs Newport County?
Swindon Town score 1.67 goals per game on average and Newport County 1.00. The EFL League Two average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Swindon Town's matches and 55% of Newport County's.
What form are Swindon Town and Newport County in?
Over the last 5 games Swindon Town have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Newport County 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Swindon Town vs Newport County?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Swindon Town vs Newport County: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.