Gillingham vs Newport County: match statistics
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 3 October 2026. Venue: MEMS Priestfield Stadium. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Gillingham: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Newport County: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Gillingham scores 1.38 and concedes 1.13 goals per match. Newport County scores 1.50 and concedes 1.50. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Gillingham 38%, Newport County 63%. Over 2.5: Gillingham 50%, Newport County 63%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Gillingham has higher xG: 1.22 vs 1.14. Gillingham: 10.9 shots per match, Newport County: 9.6.
Match halves
Gillingham: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 1.13. Newport County: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.88.
Goals by minute
Gillingham: 46-60 (4 goals). Newport County: 61-75 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 4.50, 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 sit 9th and have won 50% of their home matches, while 17th-placed Newport County are still without an away win and have lost 75% of their matches on the road. The hosts average 1.5 goals at home from 1.41 xG, while the visitors concede an average of 2 goals away and allow opponents chances worth 2.02 xG. Shots on target also favour Gillingham: 5.25 per home match compared with Newport's 2.75 away. Gillingham have scored 10 goals in their last five matches but have also conceded 8, giving the visitors a chance to find the net. However, Newport have conceded just 3 goals over that period, so despite the hosts' clear advantage, a draw remains a realistic outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Gillingham average 2.0 goals at home, while Newport concede 2.0 goals per away game, making a home goal likely. The greater uncertainty concerns the visitors: they average 1.0 goal away from home with an xG of 0.85 and have failed to score in 50% of such matches. Gillingham keep a clean sheet in 25% of their home matches, but have conceded an average of 1.6 goals over their last five games, giving Newport a chance to score. Despite Gillingham's 75% home BTTS rate, both teams scored in only 40% of their respective last five matches. The slightly stronger scenario, therefore, is BTTS - No, meaning at least one team will fail to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Gillingham average 2.0 goals scored at home, while Newport concede 2.0 goals away, giving the hosts a solid platform to find the net. Gillingham average 12.25 shots and post an xG of 1.43, while Newport allow opponents an xG of 2.02. Every Gillingham home match so far has featured at least 2 goals; the same was true in 50% of Newport’s away matches. Therefore, Over 1.5 is a stronger pick than Over 2.5, particularly as Newport have failed to score in 50% of their away matches, and the 2.5-goal line has been exceeded only once in their last 5 games.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A half-time draw is the most likely outcome: Newport were level at the break in all four of their away matches and have not conceded before half-time in their last five games. Gillingham did lead at the break in three of their four home matches, but managed to do so only once in their last five appearances regardless of venue, weakening the case for an early lead. The hosts should have a clearer advantage after the break: they averaged 1.6 goals in the second half across their last five matches, while Newport conceded an average of 1.75 second-half goals away from home. Gillingham’s higher average xG in the relevant home and away matches—1.43 compared with 0.85—also supports a full-time home win, as does the fact that Newport allow opponents chances worth an average of 2.02 xG. Therefore, the HT/FT scenario of a draw at half-time followed by a home win at full-time has the strongest overall support in the data.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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
| Gillingham | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.43 |
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.
Gillingham is 100% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Gillingham · 1 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 9% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - Gillingham · 1.5 goals / match - Newport County
Gillingham is 33% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.13 goals / match - Gillingham · 1.5 goals / match - Newport County
Gillingham scores in 63% of matches (5 of 8 matches), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 matches).
Newport County scores in 75% of matches (6 of 8 matches), while Gillingham keeps a clean sheet in 38% (3 of 8 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.
Newport County is 75% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Gillingham · 1.75 pts / match - Newport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gillingham - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 25%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 1.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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 | • 2.50 | 2.59 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 55% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 46% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 27% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 71% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | • 75% | 75% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Gillingham 2 - 0 - 0 Newport County. Average goals 4.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Gillingham vs Newport County?
The EFL League Two match finished Gillingham 0:0 Newport County. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Gillingham and Newport County?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Gillingham won 2, Newport County won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Gillingham vs Newport County?
Gillingham score 1.38 goals per game on average and Newport County 1.50. The EFL League Two average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Gillingham's matches and 63% of Newport County's.
What form are Gillingham and Newport County in?
Over the last 5 games Gillingham have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Newport County 1-2-2 (1.00 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.