Walsall vs Newport County: match statistics
Walsall occupies a significantly higher position in the table (10th place) than Newport County (22nd place), indicating their class advantage this season. The hosts show solid home form with 37% wins and only 42% losses at their own ground, while the visitors have a poor away record with 58% losses and just 26% wins. Newport County concedes an average of 1.74 goals per away match, which, combined with their -13 goal difference in away fixtures, highlights clear defensive issues. Walsall boasts better xG statistics (1.33 vs 1.02) and higher shooting efficiency in home matches. The recent form of both teams is similar (Walsall 0.8 PPG, Newport 1.4 PPG), however, the hosts' home advantage and the visitors' defensive weakness point to a Walsall victory. Considering all data, the hosts have a realistic chance for all three points, although Newport is capable of causing an upset, as shown by their last two victories.
Walsall vs Newport County: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Walsall played against Newport County in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Walsall has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Newport County has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Walsall scores 1.21 goals per game and allows 1.05. Newport County scores 1.00 and allows 1.71. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Walsall's games and 53% of Newport County's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 55%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Walsall has the higher season xG average, 1.27 to 1.14 per game. Walsall takes 10.8 shots per game, while Newport County takes 10.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Walsall leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Newport County leads at halftime in 11% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Walsall's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Newport County, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 47% 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 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Walsall occupies a significantly higher position in the table (10th place) than Newport County (22nd place), indicating their class advantage this season. The hosts show solid home form with 37% wins and only 42% losses at their own ground, while the visitors have a poor away record with 58% losses and just 26% wins. Newport County concedes an average of 1.74 goals per away match, which, combined with their -13 goal difference in away fixtures, highlights clear defensive issues. Walsall boasts better xG statistics (1.33 vs 1.02) and higher shooting efficiency in home matches. The recent form of both teams is similar (Walsall 0.8 PPG, Newport 1.4 PPG), however, the hosts' home advantage and the visitors' defensive weakness point to a Walsall victory. Considering all data, the hosts have a realistic chance for all three points, although Newport is capable of causing an upset, as shown by their last two victories.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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
| Walsall | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.30 |
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 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Walsall · 1.4 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.
Walsall is 21% better for: goals scored per game.
1.21 goals / game - Walsall · 1 goals / game - Newport County
Walsall is 63% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.05 goals / game - Walsall · 1.71 goals / game - Newport County
Walsall scores in 66% of games (25 of 38 meczów), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 16% (6 of 38 meczów).
Newport County scores in 61% of games (23 of 38 meczów), while Walsall keeps a clean sheet in 29% (11 of 38 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 - Walsall
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.
Walsall is 77% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.45 pts / game - Walsall · 0.82 pts / game - Newport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Walsall - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 21%. 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 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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
Walsall
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
| Walsall | Liga | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.26 | 2.55 | ▲ 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 52% | • 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 47% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 27% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 67% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 77% | ▲ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Walsall's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Newport County. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Walsall vs Newport County?
The EFL League Two match finished Walsall 2:1 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 Walsall vs Newport County?
Walsall score 1.21 goals per game on average and Newport County 1.00. The EFL League Two average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Walsall's matches and 53% of Newport County's.
What form are Walsall and Newport County in?
Over the last 5 games Walsall have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Newport County 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Walsall vs Newport County?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Walsall vs Newport County: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.