Walsall vs Newport County: match statistics
Walsall occupies a significantly higher position in the table (10th place) than Newport County (22nd place), indicating their class advantage this season. The hosts show solid home form with 37% wins and only 42% losses at their own ground, while the visitors have a poor away record with 58% losses and just 26% wins. Newport County concedes an average of 1.74 goals per away match, which, combined with their -13 goal difference in away fixtures, highlights clear defensive issues. Walsall boasts better xG statistics (1.33 vs 1.02) and higher shooting efficiency in home matches. The recent form of both teams is similar (Walsall 0.8 PPG, Newport 1.4 PPG), however, the hosts' home advantage and the visitors' defensive weakness point to a Walsall victory. Considering all data, the hosts have a realistic chance for all three points, although Newport is capable of causing an upset, as shown by their last two victories.
Walsall vs Newport County: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Walsall play Newport County in EFL League Two (England). The match date is 21 March 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Walsall: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Newport County: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Walsall scores 1.22 and concedes 1.22 goals per match. Newport County scores 1.04 and concedes 1.67. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Walsall 52%, Newport County 54%. Over 2.5: Walsall 48%, Newport County 57%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Walsall has higher xG: 1.32 vs 1.19. Walsall: 11.3 shots per match, Newport County: 10.8.
Match halves
Walsall: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.67. Newport County: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.72.
Goals by minute
Walsall: 61-75 (16 goals). Newport County: 76-90+ (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 6.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Walsall occupies a significantly higher position in the table (10th place) than Newport County (22nd place), indicating their class advantage this season. The hosts show solid home form with 37% wins and only 42% losses at their own ground, while the visitors have a poor away record with 58% losses and just 26% wins. Newport County concedes an average of 1.74 goals per away match, which, combined with their -13 goal difference in away fixtures, highlights clear defensive issues. Walsall boasts better xG statistics (1.33 vs 1.02) and higher shooting efficiency in home matches. The recent form of both teams is similar (Walsall 0.8 PPG, Newport 1.4 PPG), however, the hosts' home advantage and the visitors' defensive weakness point to a Walsall victory. Considering all data, the hosts have a realistic chance for all three points, although Newport is capable of causing an upset, as shown by their last two victories.
Half-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
| Walsall | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.30 |
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 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Walsall · 1.8 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.
Walsall is 17% better for: goals scored per match.
1.22 goals / match - Walsall · 1.04 goals / match - Newport County
Walsall is 37% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.22 goals / match - Walsall · 1.67 goals / match - Newport County
Walsall scores in 67% of matches (31 of 46 matches), while Newport County keeps a clean sheet in 15% (7 of 46 matches).
Newport County scores in 63% of matches (29 of 46 matches), while Walsall keeps a clean sheet in 24% (11 of 46 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 — Walsall
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.
Walsall is 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.39 pts / match - Walsall · 0.83 pts / match - Newport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Walsall - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Newport County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 26%. 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 | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +4 |
* 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 61-75 (16 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (20). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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
Walsall
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
| Walsall | Liga | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.43 | 2.57 | ▲ 2.72 |
| Both teams scored | • 52% | 52% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 48% | 48% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 27% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 67% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 78% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Walsall 1 - 0 - 0 Newport County. Average goals 6.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Walsall vs Newport County?
The EFL League Two match finished Walsall 2:1 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 Walsall vs Newport County?
Walsall score 1.22 goals per game on average and Newport County 1.04. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Walsall's matches and 54% of Newport County's.
What form are Walsall and Newport County in?
Over the last 5 games Walsall have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Newport County 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Walsall vs Newport County?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Walsall vs Newport County: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.