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DefenderSeason 2025/2026

Matthew Baker

Newport CountyEFL League TwoData current as of 27 July 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: 6, Shots on target: 2, Shot accuracy: 33.3%, Expected goals (xG): 1.04 and Non-penalty xG: 1.04.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 22, Interceptions: 15, Clearances: 100 and Duels won: 87.

Season overview

38Appearances
3,348Minutes
1Goals
2Assists
6.69Average rating
3Goal involvements0.08 per 90

Playing time and performance

38Appearances
15Starts
3,348Minutes
0.03Goals per 90
0.05Assists per 90
6.69Average rating

Attacking

1Goals
6Shots0.39 per 90
2Shots on target0.13 per 90
33.3%Shot accuracy
16.7%Shot conversion
1.04Expected goals (xG)0.07 per 90
1.04Non-penalty xG0.07 per 90

Chance creation

2Assists0.05 per 90
1.73Expected assists (xA)0.11 per 90
2Key passes0.13 per 90

Passing and possession

689Passes45.33 per 90
553Completed passes36.38 per 90
80.3%Pass completion
4Dribbles0.26 per 90
2Successful dribbles50.0%

Defending

22Tackles1.45 per 90
15Interceptions0.99 per 90
100Clearances6.58 per 90
12Blocks0.79 per 90
87Duels won55.0%
54Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

5Yellow cards
0Red cards
11Fouls drawn
17Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Barrow - Newport County02 May 20261 : 2Starter00-
Newport County - Oldham Athletic25 Apr 20263 : 2Starter00-
Cheltenham Town - Newport County18 Apr 20261 : 0Starter00🟨 1-
Newport County - Harrogate Town11 Apr 20262 : 1Starter00-
Notts County - Newport County06 Apr 20263 : 1Starter00-
Newport County - Crawley Town03 Apr 20260 : 2Starter00-
Newport County - Shrewsbury Town28 Mar 20261 : 0Starter00-
Walsall - Newport County21 Mar 20262 : 1Starter00-
Newport County - Bromley17 Mar 20260 : 1Starter00-
Barnet - Newport County14 Mar 20261 : 2Starter00-
Newport County - Colchester United07 Mar 20261 : 2Starter01-
Fleetwood Town - Newport County28 Feb 20260 : 0Starter00-
Newport County - Cambridge United21 Feb 20260 : 2Starter00-
Salford City - Newport County17 Feb 20261 : 3Starter00-
Milton Keynes Dons - Newport County14 Feb 20261 : 0Starter00-

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.