Bristol Rovers vs Newport County: match statistics
Newport County displays better offensive form, averaging 1.15 goals per away match compared to the hosts' mere 0.62 goals at their home stadium. Bristol Rovers has a catastrophic home record with 69% losses and only 23% wins at home, making them one of the weakest home teams in the league. Newport County demonstrates significantly higher shot accuracy (11% versus 5%) and better xG statistics (1.17 vs 1.29), suggesting greater effectiveness in creating goal-scoring opportunities. Additionally, the visitors have a better points tally in the last 5 matches (1.2 PPG) compared to the hosts (0.6 PPG), confirming their form advantage. Taking all these factors into account, Newport County has a realistic chance of securing three points, although both teams' weak defense leaves room for surprises.
Bristol Rovers vs Newport County: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Bristol Rovers played Newport County in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Bristol Rovers: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Newport County: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Bristol Rovers scores 0.78 and concedes 1.74 goals per match. Newport County scores 1.07 and concedes 1.89. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Bristol Rovers 41%, Newport County 59%. Over 2.5: Bristol Rovers 52%, Newport County 59%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Bristol Rovers has higher xG: 1.24 vs 1.20. Bristol Rovers: 11.0 shots per match, Newport County: 10.9.
Match halves
Bristol Rovers: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.41. Newport County: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.70.
Goals by minute
Bristol Rovers: 31-45+ (5 goals). Newport County: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Newport County displays better offensive form, averaging 1.15 goals per away match compared to the hosts' mere 0.62 goals at their home stadium. Bristol Rovers has a catastrophic home record with 69% losses and only 23% wins at home, making them one of the weakest home teams in the league. Newport County demonstrates significantly higher shot accuracy (11% versus 5%) and better xG statistics (1.17 vs 1.29), suggesting greater effectiveness in creating goal-scoring opportunities. Additionally, the visitors have a better points tally in the last 5 matches (1.2 PPG) compared to the hosts (0.6 PPG), confirming their form advantage. Taking all these factors into account, Newport County has a realistic chance of securing three points, although both teams' weak defense leaves room for surprises.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Bristol Rovers | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Newport County is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Bristol Rovers · 1.2 pts / match - 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.
Newport County is 37% better for: goals scored per match.
0.78 goals / match - Bristol Rovers · 1.07 goals / match - Newport County
Bristol Rovers is 9% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.74 goals / match - Bristol Rovers · 1.89 goals / match - Newport County
Bristol Rovers scores in 52% of matches (14 of 27 matches), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 matches).
Newport County scores in 70% of matches (19 of 27 matches), while Bristol Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bristol Rovers
Over / Under - Newport County
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Bristol Rovers is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / match - Bristol Rovers · 0.78 pts / match - Newport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bristol Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 22%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 19%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -15 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Bristol Rovers
Newport County
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Bristol Rovers | Liga | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.52 | 2.60 | ▲ 2.96 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 54% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 48% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 26% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | • 70% | 69% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 76% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Bristol Rovers 1 - 0 - 0 Newport County. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Bristol Rovers vs Newport County?
The EFL League Two match finished Bristol Rovers 3:0 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 Bristol Rovers vs Newport County?
Bristol Rovers score 0.78 goals per game on average and Newport County 1.07. The EFL League Two average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Bristol Rovers's matches and 59% of Newport County's.
What form are Bristol Rovers and Newport County in?
Over the last 5 games Bristol Rovers have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Newport County 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bristol Rovers vs Newport County?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Bristol Rovers vs Newport County: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.