Salford City vs Newport County: match statistics
Salford City presents decidedly better form and statistics as the host. They sit in 6th place in the table with a 57% win rate at home, while Newport County is in last, 24th place, with only 19% wins away. The hosts score an average of 1.5 goals in home matches with an xG of 1.91, indicating offensive efficiency, whereas the guests score an average of only 0.94 goals away with an xG of 1.07. Newport concedes an average of as many as 1.94 goals in away matches and has a terrible run in the last 5 meetings with a record of 0 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses, scoring only 1 goal. Additionally, Newport's goal difference away is -16, confirming their weakness in road matches. All key indicators point to a certain victory for Salford City in front of their own crowd.
Salford City vs Newport County: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Salford City played Newport County in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 17 February 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Salford City: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Newport County: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Salford City scores 1.41 and concedes 1.21 goals per match. Newport County scores 0.94 and concedes 1.84. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Salford City 52%, Newport County 52%. Over 2.5: Salford City 45%, Newport County 55%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Salford City has higher xG: 1.66 vs 1.15. Salford City: 14.4 shots per match, Newport County: 10.4.
Match halves
Salford City: half-time lead 34%, second-half goals 0.72. Newport County: half-time lead 10%, second-half goals 0.61.
Goals by minute
Salford City: 76-90+ (10 goals). Newport County: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, 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
Salford City presents decidedly better form and statistics as the host. They sit in 6th place in the table with a 57% win rate at home, while Newport County is in last, 24th place, with only 19% wins away. The hosts score an average of 1.5 goals in home matches with an xG of 1.91, indicating offensive efficiency, whereas the guests score an average of only 0.94 goals away with an xG of 1.07. Newport concedes an average of as many as 1.94 goals in away matches and has a terrible run in the last 5 meetings with a record of 0 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses, scoring only 1 goal. Additionally, Newport's goal difference away is -16, confirming their weakness in road matches. All key indicators point to a certain victory for Salford City in front of their own crowd.
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
| Salford City | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.28 |
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.
Salford City is 800% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Salford City · 0.2 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.
Salford City is 50% better for: goals scored per match.
1.41 goals / match - Salford City · 0.94 goals / match - Newport County
Salford City is 52% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.21 goals / match - Salford City · 1.84 goals / match - Newport County
Salford City scores in 69% of matches (20 of 29 matches), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 31 matches).
Newport County scores in 61% of matches (19 of 31 matches), while Salford City keeps a clean sheet in 24% (7 of 29 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 - Salford City
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.
Salford City is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / match - Salford City · 0.74 pts / match - Newport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Salford City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 34% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 10% of matches and wins 16%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -6 |
* 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 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
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.
* 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
Salford City
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
| Salford City | Liga | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.62 | 2.58 | ▲ 2.77 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 54% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 48% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 26% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | • 69% | 68% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 66% | 76% | • 77% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Salford City 1 - 0 - 0 Newport County. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Salford City vs Newport County?
The EFL League Two match finished Salford City 1:3 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 Salford City vs Newport County?
Salford City score 1.41 goals per game on average and Newport County 0.94. The EFL League Two average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Salford City's matches and 52% of Newport County's.
What form are Salford City and Newport County in?
Over the last 5 games Salford City have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Newport County 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Salford City vs Newport County?
The statistical background for Salford City 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.