Newport County vs Colchester United: match statistics
Newport County occupies a very low 22nd position in the table with just 18% wins at home and a massive 59% of losses at their own stadium. The hosts have a negative goal difference (-12) in home matches and fail to score goals in 41% of fixtures before their own crowd. Colchester United presents significantly better away form with 29% wins and a scoring efficiency of 1.18 goals per match, along with better shot conversion (12% vs 9%). Despite weaker recent form (0.8 PPG), the guests possess a more solid overall record (13 wins) and better xG statistics. Considering Colchester's qualitative advantage and Newport's fatal streak on their own pitch (series of losses in home form), I expect a victory for the guests, although a draw is also likely due to the difficulties of both teams in the last five matches.
Newport County vs Colchester United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Newport County played Colchester United in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Newport County: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Colchester United: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Newport County scores 1.00 and concedes 1.74 goals per match. Colchester United scores 1.41 and concedes 1.12. League average: 2.55 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Newport County 51%, Colchester United 53%. Over 2.5: Newport County 54%, Colchester United 32%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Colchester United has higher xG: 1.35 vs 1.12. Newport County: 10.2 shots per match, Colchester United: 11.5.
Match halves
Newport County: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.66. Colchester United: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.62.
Goals by minute
Newport County: 76-90+ (10 goals). Colchester United: 0-15 (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.55 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 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 occupies a very low 22nd position in the table with just 18% wins at home and a massive 59% of losses at their own stadium. The hosts have a negative goal difference (-12) in home matches and fail to score goals in 41% of fixtures before their own crowd. Colchester United presents significantly better away form with 29% wins and a scoring efficiency of 1.18 goals per match, along with better shot conversion (12% vs 9%). Despite weaker recent form (0.8 PPG), the guests possess a more solid overall record (13 wins) and better xG statistics. Considering Colchester's qualitative advantage and Newport's fatal streak on their own pitch (series of losses in home form), I expect a victory for the guests, although a draw is also likely due to the difficulties of both teams in the last five matches.
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 | Colchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.35 |
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 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Newport County · 0.8 pts / match - Colchester 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.
Colchester United is 41% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Newport County · 1.41 goals / match - Colchester United
Colchester United is 55% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.74 goals / match - Newport County · 1.12 goals / match - Colchester United
Newport County scores in 60% of matches (21 of 35 matches), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 24% (8 of 34 matches).
Colchester United scores in 71% of matches (24 of 34 matches), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 17% (6 of 35 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 - Colchester 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.
Colchester United is 55% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.83 pts / match - Newport County · 1.29 pts / match - Colchester United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 20%. 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.
Colchester United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Colchester 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 | Colchester United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.74 | 2.55 | • 2.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 51% | 53% | • 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 47% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 27% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 66% | 69% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | • 77% | 76% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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: Newport County 0 - 0 - 1 Colchester United. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Newport County vs Colchester United?
The EFL League Two match finished Newport County 1:2 Colchester 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 Colchester United?
Newport County score 1.00 goals per game on average and Colchester United 1.41. The EFL League Two average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 51% of Newport County's matches and 53% of Colchester United's.
What form are Newport County and Colchester United in?
Over the last 5 games Newport County have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Colchester United 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newport County vs Colchester United?
The statistical background for Newport County vs Colchester United — 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.