Crest of Newport County
MidfielderSeason 2025/2026

Matthew Smith

Newport CountyEFL League TwoData current as of 07 September 2026
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NationalityWales
PositionMidfielder
Age26 years
Height175 cm
Weight69 kg
Shirt number8

Matthew Smith: season at a glance

Matthew Smith represents Newport County in EFL League Two during the 2025/2026 season. Across 21 appearances, the player has completed 1040 minutes, scored 0 goals and recorded 2 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 7, Shots on target: 2, Shot accuracy: 28.6%, Expected goals (xG): 0.52 and Non-penalty xG: 0.52.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 8, Interceptions: 14, Clearances: 10 and Duels won: 19.

Season overview

21Appearances
1,040Minutes
0Goals
2Assists
6.71Average rating
2Goal involvements0.17 per 90

Playing time and performance

21Appearances
7Starts
1,040Minutes
0.00Goals per 90
0.17Assists per 90
6.71Average rating

Player strengths

See where this player stands out against others in the same position this season.

Key passes / per 9074 / 100

Above average

Expected assists (xA) / per 9085 / 100

Above average

Passes / per 9043 / 100

Around average

Tackles / per 9041 / 100

Around average

Interceptions / per 9099 / 100

Above average

xG per shot
0.07
Starting rate
70%
Minutes per appearance
49.52
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Attacking

0Goals
7Shots1.10 per 90
2Shots on target0.31 per 90
28.6%Shot accuracy
0.0%Shot conversion
0.52Expected goals (xG)0.08 per 90
0.52Non-penalty xG0.08 per 90

Chance creation

2Assists0.17 per 90
1.12Expected assists (xA)0.18 per 90
7Key passes1.10 per 90
15Crosses2.35 per 90

Passing and possession

183Passes28.64 per 90
126Completed passes19.72 per 90
68.9%Pass completion
3Dribbles0.47 per 90
1Successful dribbles33.0%

Defending

8Tackles1.25 per 90
14Interceptions2.19 per 90
10Clearances1.57 per 90
7Blocks1.10 per 90
19Duels won54.0%
3Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

4Yellow cards
0Red cards
7Fouls drawn
5Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Newport County - Tranmere Rovers29 Aug 20262 : 2Substitute00-
Bristol Rovers - Newport County22 Aug 20265 : 3Substitute00-
Newport County - Rochdale15 Aug 20263 : 0Substitute00-
Barrow - Newport County02 May 20261 : 2Substitute00-
Newport County - Oldham Athletic25 Apr 20263 : 2Substitute00-
Cheltenham Town - Newport County18 Apr 20261 : 0Substitute00-
Newport County - Harrogate Town11 Apr 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Notts County - Newport County06 Apr 20263 : 1Starter00-
Newport County - Crawley Town03 Apr 20260 : 2Substitute00-
Newport County - Shrewsbury Town28 Mar 20261 : 0Starter00-
Walsall - Newport County21 Mar 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Newport County - Bromley17 Mar 20260 : 1Substitute00-
Barnet - Newport County14 Mar 20261 : 2Substitute00-
Newport County - Colchester United07 Mar 20261 : 2Starter00-
Fleetwood Town - Newport County28 Feb 20260 : 0Substitute00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2025/2026EFL League Two211,04002

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Matthew Smith play for?

Matthew Smith is listed with Newport County in EFL League Two for the 2025/2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Matthew Smith have?

Matthew Smith has 0 goals and 2 assists in 21 appearances during the 2025/2026 season.

How many minutes has Matthew Smith played?

The 2025/2026 record contains 1040 minutes across 21 appearances.

What statistics are available for Matthew Smith?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.