Gillingham vs Newport County: match statistics
Gillingham demonstrates decidedly better home form with 33% wins and only 17% defeats at their own ground, whereas Newport County holds a disastrous away record with 58% losses and a mere 25% victory rate. The hosts possess a positive goal difference of +4 in home fixtures, while the visitors carry an alarming -9 balance on the road. xG statistics also favor Gillingham (1.77 xG For vs 1.16 xG Against in home matches), contrasting with Newport's weak 1.08 xG For against 1.76 xG Against away. Furthermore, Newport occupies the bottom 24th spot in the table and concedes an average of 1.83 goals per away game, which, combined with the hosts' defensive solidity (25% clean sheets), offers Gillingham a genuine opportunity to secure all three points. Despite Gillingham's unimpressive recent run (0 wins in the last 5 matches), home advantage and the visitors' vulnerabilities should tip the scales in favor of a home win.
Gillingham vs Newport County: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Gillingham played Newport County in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Gillingham: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Newport County: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Gillingham scores 1.29 and concedes 1.17 goals per match. Newport County scores 1.00 and concedes 1.79. League average: 2.61 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Gillingham 63%, Newport County 54%. Over 2.5: Gillingham 38%, Newport County 54%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Gillingham has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.17. Gillingham: 13.0 shots per match, Newport County: 10.6.
Match halves
Gillingham: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.83. Newport County: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Gillingham: 76-90+ (9 goals). Newport County: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.61 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 4.00, 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
Gillingham demonstrates decidedly better home form with 33% wins and only 17% defeats at their own ground, whereas Newport County holds a disastrous away record with 58% losses and a mere 25% victory rate. The hosts possess a positive goal difference of +4 in home fixtures, while the visitors carry an alarming -9 balance on the road. xG statistics also favor Gillingham (1.77 xG For vs 1.16 xG Against in home matches), contrasting with Newport's weak 1.08 xG For against 1.76 xG Against away. Furthermore, Newport occupies the bottom 24th spot in the table and concedes an average of 1.83 goals per away game, which, combined with the hosts' defensive solidity (25% clean sheets), offers Gillingham a genuine opportunity to secure all three points. Despite Gillingham's unimpressive recent run (0 wins in the last 5 matches), home advantage and the visitors' vulnerabilities should tip the scales in favor of a home win.
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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
| Gillingham | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 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 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Gillingham · 0.8 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.
Gillingham is 29% better for: goals scored per match.
1.29 goals / match - Gillingham · 1 goals / match - Newport County
Gillingham is 53% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.17 goals / match - Gillingham · 1.79 goals / match - Newport County
Gillingham scores in 83% of matches (20 of 24 matches), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 24 matches).
Newport County scores in 67% of matches (16 of 24 matches), while Gillingham keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 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 - Gillingham
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.
Gillingham is 56% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / match - Gillingham · 0.75 pts / match - Newport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gillingham - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 29%. 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.
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 17%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Gillingham
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
| Gillingham | Liga | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.46 | 2.61 | ▲ 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 55% | • 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 47% | ▲ 54% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 26% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 70% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 77% | ▲ 79% |
^ 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: Gillingham 1 - 0 - 0 Newport County. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Gillingham vs Newport County?
The EFL League Two match finished Gillingham 3:2 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 Gillingham vs Newport County?
Gillingham score 1.29 goals per game on average and Newport County 1.00. The EFL League Two average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Gillingham's matches and 54% of Newport County's.
What form are Gillingham and Newport County in?
Over the last 5 games Gillingham have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Newport County 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gillingham vs Newport County?
The statistical background for Gillingham vs Newport County — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.