Newport County vs Grimsby Town: match statistics
Grimsby Town are displaying significantly better form than Newport County, as confirmed by their points per game in the last five matches (2.6 PPG compared to the hosts' 0.6 PPG). Newport County are in 23rd place in the table with a disastrous home record of 64% losses and only 14% wins at their own stadium, conceding an average of 1.86 goals per match. Grimsby Town, in 9th place in the league, demonstrate solid away effectiveness (43% wins, 36% clean sheets) and an impressive unbeaten run in their last five games (4 wins, 1 draw). The visitors boast a better shot accuracy (12% compared to 9%), a higher average of goals scored away (1.5 vs. the hosts' 1.0 at home), and a positive goal difference (+2 on the road). Taking all statistics into account, Grimsby Town are clear favorites for this match.
Newport County vs Grimsby Town: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Newport County played Grimsby Town in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 7 February 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Newport County: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Grimsby Town: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Newport County scores 1.04 and concedes 1.93 goals per match. Grimsby Town scores 1.46 and concedes 1.14. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Newport County 57%, Grimsby Town 46%. Over 2.5: Newport County 61%, Grimsby Town 43%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Grimsby Town has higher xG: 1.58 vs 1.18. Newport County: 10.8 shots per match, Grimsby Town: 13.8.
Match halves
Newport County: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.68. Grimsby Town: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Newport County: 76-90+ (8 goals). Grimsby Town: 0-15 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, 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
Grimsby Town are displaying significantly better form than Newport County, as confirmed by their points per game in the last five matches (2.6 PPG compared to the hosts' 0.6 PPG). Newport County are in 23rd place in the table with a disastrous home record of 64% losses and only 14% wins at their own stadium, conceding an average of 1.86 goals per match. Grimsby Town, in 9th place in the league, demonstrate solid away effectiveness (43% wins, 36% clean sheets) and an impressive unbeaten run in their last five games (4 wins, 1 draw). The visitors boast a better shot accuracy (12% compared to 9%), a higher average of goals scored away (1.5 vs. the hosts' 1.0 at home), and a positive goal difference (+2 on the road). Taking all statistics into account, Grimsby Town are clear favorites for this match.
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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
| Newport County | Grimsby Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.32 |
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.
Grimsby Town is 333% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Newport County · 2.6 pts / match - Grimsby Town
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.
Grimsby Town is 40% better for: goals scored per match.
1.04 goals / match - Newport County · 1.46 goals / match - Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town is 69% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.93 goals / match - Newport County · 1.14 goals / match - Grimsby Town
Newport County scores in 68% of matches (19 of 28 matches), while Grimsby Town keeps a clean sheet in 36% (10 of 28 matches).
Grimsby Town scores in 79% of matches (22 of 28 matches), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 28 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 - Grimsby Town
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.
Grimsby Town is 91% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.75 pts / match - Newport County · 1.43 pts / match - Grimsby Town
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 18%. 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.
Grimsby Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +5 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Grimsby Town
* 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 | Grimsby Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.96 | 2.59 | • 2.61 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 53% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 48% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 26% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 69% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 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: Newport County 0 - 0 - 1 Grimsby Town. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Newport County vs Grimsby Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Newport County 0:0 Grimsby Town. 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 Grimsby Town?
Newport County score 1.04 goals per game on average and Grimsby Town 1.46. The EFL League Two average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Newport County's matches and 46% of Grimsby Town's.
What form are Newport County and Grimsby Town in?
Over the last 5 games Newport County have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Grimsby Town 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newport County vs Grimsby Town?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.