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Newport County

EFL League TwoSeason 2026/2027Hayden Mullins11. placeData current as of 22 October 2026
Form (recent matches)
WDWDD
Unbeaten for 7 matches

Newport County 2026/2027: season in numbers

Newport County in League Two

Newport County plays in League Two (England) during the 2026/2027 season. League position: 11. Next match: Cheltenham Town.

Form and record

Newport County: 3-6-3, 1.25 pts/match. Last five: WDWDD (1.80 pts/match).

Goals and clean sheets

Newport County scores 1.33 and concedes 1.25 goals per match. Clean sheets: 33%. Failed to score: 25%.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: 58%. Over 2.5: 50%. Over 3.5: 25%. Average goals in this team's matches: 2.58.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 42% of matches. The team scored in both halves in 33% of matches. Last five: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 40%.

Halves and minutes

Newport County scores 0.50 goals in the first half and 0.83 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 76-90 (4 goals).

xG and playing style

Newport County produces 1.23 xG and allows 1.43 xGA per match. Shots: 11.0 total, 3.7 on target. Possession: 39%.

Key statistical indicators

Newport County has a net xG of -0.20 per match. The last-five PPG differs from the season average by 0.55. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.25Points per match15 pts
1.33Goals for / match
1.25Goals against / match
50%Over 2.5 goals
58%Both teams scored
33%Clean sheets
25%Matches without scoring

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall and split by home and away matches.

Season result split
25% W50% D25% L
+1
Goal difference
1.25
PPG (season)
1.80
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal75%
2 goals42%
3 goals17%
4 goals0%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal67%
2 goals33%
3 goals8%
4 goals8%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

How often this team's matches clear goal thresholds, including halves and league context.

Halves

Goal before half-time50%League average: 69%
Min. 2 goals before half-time25%League average: 31%
Min. 3 goals before half-time8%League average: 9%
Goal after half-time83%League average: 78%
Min. 2 goals after half-time33%League average: 43%
Min. 3 goals after half-time33%League average: 17%

Goal patterns

Goal-event combinations in this team's matches plus detailed averages from the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time17%
BTTS in both halves8%
Scored in both halves33%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS42%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS8%

Match halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

25% W58% D17% L
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

42% W17% D42% L
16
Half-time points
1.33
PPG (1st half)
+2
Goal difference
17
Second-half points
1.42
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.5
Conceded before half-time0.33
Scored after half-time0.83
Conceded after half-time0.92
Clean sheet before half-time75%
Clean sheet after half-time50%
No goal before half-time58%
No goal after half-time33%
Last 5 matches - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)0.602.60
Goals for / match0.21.0
Goals against / match0.60.2
Average goals in match0.81.2
Min. 1 goal40%80%
Min. 2 goals20%20%
Min. 3 goals20%20%
Clean sheets60%80%
Matches without scoring80%20%
Goal difference-2+4
1st half (Last 5): 0% leading - 60% drawing - 40% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 20%
2nd half (Last 5): 80% won - 20% drawing - 0% lost

Goals by minute

Match phases where this team most often scores and concedes.

Newport County
ScoredConceded
2
3
0-15
2
0
16-30
2
1
31-45
3
2
46-60
3
4
61-75
4
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Counter-attacking
33%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.11
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.36
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and match patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.20
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.28
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.10
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.18
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
105%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
98%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.55
Lead holding
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
100%
Defence after half-time
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.6
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

12 matches
4.2
Corners won per match
4.5
Corners conceded per match
8.7
Total corners per match
66.7%
Over 8.5 corners
50.0%
Over 9.5 corners
25.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

6 matches
6.7
Corners won per match
3.7
Corners conceded per match
10.3
Total corners per match
83.3%
Over 8.5 corners
66.7%
Over 9.5 corners
33.3%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

6 matches
1.7
Corners won per match
5.3
Corners conceded per match
7.0
Total corners per match
50.0%
Over 8.5 corners
33.3%
Over 9.5 corners
16.7%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with those shown to its opponents, including red-card frequency.

Overall

12 matches
1.7
Team cards per match
2.9
Opponent cards per match
4.6
Total cards per match
83.3%
Over 3.5
41.7%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Home

6 matches
1.5
Team cards per match
3.3
Opponent cards per match
4.8
Total cards per match
83.3%
Over 3.5
50.0%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Away

6 matches
1.8
Team cards per match
2.5
Opponent cards per match
4.3
Total cards per match
83.3%
Over 3.5
33.3%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.29
Opponents' average PPG
13.6
Opponents' average position
Easier than average

Newport County's last 10 matches came against opponents averaging 1.29 points per game and position 13.6 out of 24. This was a Easier than average run of opponents compared with the league average.

Recent matches

Upcoming matches

Round 14
Newport County
Chesterfield
Round 15
Crewe Alexandra
Newport County
Round 16
Newport County
Swindon Town
Round 17
Port Vale
Newport County
Round 18
Newport County
Walsall
Round 19
Crawley Town
Newport County
Round 20
Newport County
Oldham Athletic
Round 21
Exeter City
Newport County
Round 22
Newport County
Shrewsbury Town

FAQ

What form is Newport County in?

Newport County's recent form reads WDWDD (most recent first). The side averages 1.25 points per game this season.

What position is Newport County in the table?

Newport County occupy position 11 in the EFL League Two table with 15 points.

How many goals does Newport County score per game?

Newport County score 1.33 goals per game on average and concede 1.25. They're the starting point for judging the side's attack and defensive solidity this season.

How often do Newport County's matches see BTTS and Over 2.5?

In Newport County's matches both teams score in 58% and Over 2.5 lands in 50%. The team keeps a clean sheet in 33% of games.

Who do Newport County play next?

Newport County's next match is Cheltenham Town - Newport County (24 October 2026). Pre-match stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I check Newport County's stats and betting tips?

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