Crest of Newport County
DefenderSeason 2025/2026

Matthew Baker

Newport CountyEFL League TwoData current as of September 07, 2026
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NationalityWales
PositionDefender
Age23 years
Height186 cm
Weight78 kg
Shirt number4

Matthew Baker: season at a glance

Matthew Baker represents Newport County in EFL League Two during the 2025/2026 season. Across 38 appearances, the player has completed 3348 minutes, scored 1 goal and recorded 2 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 15, Shots on target: 4, Shot accuracy: 26.7%, Expected goals (xG): 1.68, and Non-penalty xG: 1.68.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 44, Interceptions: 29, Clearances: 262, and Duels won: 192.

Season overview

38Appearances
3,348Minutes
1Goals
2Assists
6.67Average rating
3Goal involvements0.08 per 90

Playing time and performance

38Appearances
37Starts
3,348Minutes
0.03Goals per 90
0.05Assists per 90
6.67Average rating

Player strengths

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Average rating48 / 100

Around average

Tackles / per 9037 / 100

Around average

Interceptions / per 9057 / 100

Around average

Clearances / per 9088 / 100

Above average

Blocks / per 9090 / 100

Above average

Aerial duels won / per 9073 / 100

Above average

Duels won / per 9043 / 100

Around average

Pass completion87 / 100

Above average

Goals minus xG
-0.68
Assists minus xA
-1.94
xG per shot
0.11
Starting rate
97.37%
Minutes per appearance
88.11
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Attacking

1Goals
15Shots0.40 per 90
4Shots on target0.11 per 90
26.7%Shot accuracy
6.7%Shot conversion
1.68Expected goals (xG)0.05 per 90
1.68Non-penalty xG0.05 per 90

Chance creation

2Assists0.05 per 90
3.94Expected assists (xA)0.11 per 90
6Key passes0.16 per 90
4Crosses0.11 per 90

Passing and possession

1,394Passes37.47 per 90
1,081Completed passes29.06 per 90
77.5%Pass completion
12Dribbles0.32 per 90
6Successful dribbles50.0%

Defending

44Tackles1.18 per 90
29Interceptions0.78 per 90
262Clearances7.04 per 90
28Blocks0.75 per 90
192Duels won53.0%
127Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

5Yellow cards
0Red cards
19Fouls drawn
27Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Huddersfield Town - Notts CountySep 05, 20261 : 1Substitute00-
Doncaster Rovers - Notts CountySep 01, 20261 : 1Substitute00-
Notts County - Burton AlbionAug 29, 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Luton Town - Notts CountyAug 22, 20262 : 2Substitute00-
Notts County - Leicester CityAug 15, 20261 : 1Substitute00-
Barrow - Newport CountyMay 02, 20261 : 2Starter00-
Newport County - Oldham AthleticApr 25, 20263 : 2Starter00-
Cheltenham Town - Newport CountyApr 18, 20261 : 0Starter00🟨 1-
Newport County - Harrogate TownApr 11, 20262 : 1Starter00-
Notts County - Newport CountyApr 06, 20263 : 1Starter00-
Newport County - Crawley TownApr 03, 20260 : 2Starter00-
Newport County - Shrewsbury TownMar 28, 20261 : 0Starter00-
Walsall - Newport CountyMar 21, 20262 : 1Starter00-
Newport County - BromleyMar 17, 20260 : 1Starter00-
Barnet - Newport CountyMar 14, 20261 : 2Starter00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2025/2026EFL League Two383,34812

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Matthew Baker play for?

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

How many goals and assists does Matthew Baker have?

Matthew Baker has 1 goal and 2 assists in 38 appearances during the 2025/2026 season.

How many minutes has Matthew Baker played?

The 2025/2026 record contains 3348 minutes across 38 appearances.

What statistics are available for Matthew Baker?

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