Crest of Newport County
MidfielderSeason 2025/2026

Matthew Smith

Newport CountyEFL League TwoData current as of September 07, 2026
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NationalityWales
PositionMidfielder
Age26 years
Height175 cm
Weight69 kg
Shirt number8

Matthew Smith: season at a glance

Matthew Smith represents Newport County in EFL League Two during the 2025/2026 season. Across 21 appearances, the player has completed 1040 minutes, scored 0 goals and recorded 2 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 7, Shots on target: 2, Shot accuracy: 28.6%, Expected goals (xG): 0.52, and Non-penalty xG: 0.52.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 8, Interceptions: 14, Clearances: 10, and Duels won: 19.

Season overview

21Appearances
1,040Minutes
0Goals
2Assists
6.71Average rating
2Goal involvements0.17 per 90

Playing time and performance

21Appearances
7Starts
1,040Minutes
0.00Goals per 90
0.17Assists per 90
6.71Average rating

Player strengths

See where this player stands out against others in the same position this season.

Key passes / per 9074 / 100

Above average

Expected assists (xA) / per 9085 / 100

Above average

Passes / per 9043 / 100

Around average

Tackles / per 9041 / 100

Around average

Interceptions / per 9099 / 100

Above average

xG per shot
0.07
Starting rate
70%
Minutes per appearance
49.52
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Attacking

0Goals
7Shots1.10 per 90
2Shots on target0.31 per 90
28.6%Shot accuracy
0.0%Shot conversion
0.52Expected goals (xG)0.08 per 90
0.52Non-penalty xG0.08 per 90

Chance creation

2Assists0.17 per 90
1.12Expected assists (xA)0.18 per 90
7Key passes1.10 per 90
15Crosses2.35 per 90

Passing and possession

183Passes28.64 per 90
126Completed passes19.72 per 90
68.9%Pass completion
3Dribbles0.47 per 90
1Successful dribbles33.0%

Defending

8Tackles1.25 per 90
14Interceptions2.19 per 90
10Clearances1.57 per 90
7Blocks1.10 per 90
19Duels won54.0%
3Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

4Yellow cards
0Red cards
7Fouls drawn
5Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Newport County - Tranmere RoversAug 29, 20262 : 2Substitute00-
Bristol Rovers - Newport CountyAug 22, 20265 : 3Substitute00-
Newport County - RochdaleAug 15, 20263 : 0Substitute00-
Barrow - Newport CountyMay 02, 20261 : 2Substitute00-
Newport County - Oldham AthleticApr 25, 20263 : 2Substitute00-
Cheltenham Town - Newport CountyApr 18, 20261 : 0Substitute00-
Newport County - Harrogate TownApr 11, 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Notts County - Newport CountyApr 06, 20263 : 1Starter00-
Newport County - Crawley TownApr 03, 20260 : 2Substitute00-
Newport County - Shrewsbury TownMar 28, 20261 : 0Starter00-
Walsall - Newport CountyMar 21, 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Newport County - BromleyMar 17, 20260 : 1Substitute00-
Barnet - Newport CountyMar 14, 20261 : 2Substitute00-
Newport County - Colchester UnitedMar 07, 20261 : 2Starter00-
Fleetwood Town - Newport CountyFeb 28, 20260 : 0Substitute00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2025/2026EFL League Two211,04002

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Matthew Smith play for?

Matthew Smith is listed with Newport County in EFL League Two for the 2025/2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Matthew Smith have?

Matthew Smith has 0 goals and 2 assists in 21 appearances during the 2025/2026 season.

How many minutes has Matthew Smith played?

The 2025/2026 record contains 1040 minutes across 21 appearances.

What statistics are available for Matthew Smith?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.