Newport County vs Cambridge United: match statistics
Cambridge United display significantly better form and quality this season, occupying 3rd place in the table with a record of 17 wins, while Newport County sits in 24th position with only 6 victories. The visitors are in impressive form in their last 5 matches (2.0 PPG, 3 wins), while the hosts have earned just 0.8 points per game with one win. Cambridge United is characterized by solid defense in away matches (0.94 goals conceded on average, 38% clean sheets), which represents a huge advantage over Newport, which concedes an average of 1.73 goals in home games. Additionally, the visitors have better shot accuracy (12% vs 8%) and a positive goal difference away from home (+4), while the hosts have a -12 difference at their own ground. All statistics point to a clear advantage for Cambridge United, making their victory the most likely scenario for this match.
Newport County vs Cambridge United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Newport County played Cambridge United in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Newport County: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Cambridge United: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Newport County scores 1.00 and concedes 1.81 goals per match. Cambridge United scores 1.44 and concedes 0.81. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Newport County 53%, Cambridge United 50%. Over 2.5: Newport County 56%, Cambridge United 38%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Cambridge United has higher xG: 1.36 vs 1.14. Newport County: 10.3 shots per match, Cambridge United: 11.3.
Match halves
Newport County: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.66. Cambridge United: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.84.
Goals by minute
Newport County: 46-60 (8 goals). Cambridge United: 31-45+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Cambridge United display significantly better form and quality this season, occupying 3rd place in the table with a record of 17 wins, while Newport County sits in 24th position with only 6 victories. The visitors are in impressive form in their last 5 matches (2.0 PPG, 3 wins), while the hosts have earned just 0.8 points per game with one win. Cambridge United is characterized by solid defense in away matches (0.94 goals conceded on average, 38% clean sheets), which represents a huge advantage over Newport, which concedes an average of 1.73 goals in home games. Additionally, the visitors have better shot accuracy (12% vs 8%) and a positive goal difference away from home (+4), while the hosts have a -12 difference at their own ground. All statistics point to a clear advantage for Cambridge United, making their victory the most likely scenario for this match.
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
| Newport County | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.40 |
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.
Cambridge United is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Newport County · 2 pts / match - Cambridge United
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.
Cambridge United is 44% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Newport County · 1.44 goals / match - Cambridge United
Cambridge United is 123% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.81 goals / match - Newport County · 0.81 goals / match - Cambridge United
Newport County scores in 63% of matches (20 of 32 matches), while Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 38% (12 of 32 matches).
Cambridge United scores in 78% of matches (25 of 32 matches), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 32 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 - Newport County
Over / Under - Cambridge United
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.
Cambridge United is 96% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.81 pts / match - Newport County · 1.59 pts / match - Cambridge United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% 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.
Cambridge United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +7 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* 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
Newport County
Cambridge United
* 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
| Newport County | Liga | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.81 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | • 53% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 47% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 26% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | • 69% | 69% | • 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 76% | ▼ 69% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Newport County 0 - 0 - 1 Cambridge United. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Newport County vs Cambridge United?
The EFL League Two match finished Newport County 0:2 Cambridge United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Newport County vs Cambridge United?
Newport County score 1.00 goals per game on average and Cambridge United 1.44. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Newport County's matches and 50% of Cambridge United's.
What form are Newport County and Cambridge United in?
Over the last 5 games Newport County have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Cambridge United 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newport County vs Cambridge United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Newport County vs Cambridge United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.