Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 14:00
League Two
England
England
Full Time

Match Timeline

30'
Mark Helm🟨
Yellow Card
38'
Christian Doidge⚽
Normal Goal → Matty Jacobs
41'
Finley Potter🟨
Yellow Card
45+1'
Ched Evans🟨
Yellow Card
54'
Shaun Rooney🟨
Yellow Card
57'
Mark Helm🔄
Substitution 1 → Crispin McLean
57'
R. Cirino🔄
Substitution 2 → Danny Andrew
63'
Ched Evans🔄
Substitution 3 → Will davies
63'
Ronan Coughlan🔄
Substitution 4 → Aaron Loupalo-Bi
68'
Aaron Loupalo-Bi⚽
Normal Goal
69'
Michael Adu-Poku🔄
Substitution 1 → Yahya Bamba
69'
Shaquille Gwengwe🔄
Substitution 2 → Kieron Thomas Evans
79'
Adam Murphy🔄
Substitution 5 → Josh Robertson
82'
Matty Jacobs🔄
Substitution 3 → joe thomas
89'
M. Dibley-Dias🔄
Substitution 4 → Matthew Smith
89'
Christian Doidge🔄
Substitution 5 → Tanatswa Nyakuhwa
90+5'
R. Bennett🟨
Yellow Card

Match Statistics

186Passes accurate239
11Shots insidebox8
5Shots outsidebox6
6Blocked Shots5
15Free Kicks10
2Shots on Goal3
2Goalkeeper Saves1
8Shots off Goal6
2Offsides2
298Total passes325
16Total Shots14
9Corner Kicks3
0Yellow Cards5
10Fouls16
0Red Cards0
49Ball Possession51

Starting Lineups

Newport CountyNewport County1:1

Starting XI

1J. WrightG
16M. JacobD
6C. BrennanM
9S. GwengweM
27C. DoidgeF
4K. CameronD
24M. Dibley-DiasM
10H. BigginsM
5L. JenkinsD
23M. Adu-PokuM
22C. NormanD

Fleetwood TownFleetwood Town1:1

Starting XI

1J. LynchG
5F. PotterD
4H. NealM
14L. McCannM
19R. CoughlanF
6R. BennettD
10M. HelmM
17C. EvansF
26S. RooneyD
15A. MurphyM
29R. CirinoM

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Newport County
Newport County
Form: L-L-D-L-W
Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town
Form: W-D-D-W-D
Record
2 W
3 D
5 L
•
4 W
5 D
1 L
Goals Per Game
1.5
Scored
vs
1.2
Scored
2.2
Conceded
vs
0.5
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
10%
Clean Sheets
60%
BTTS
70%
BTTS
30%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:1.5
Away:1.5
Conceded
Home:2.5
Away:2.0
Scored
Home:1.3
Away:1.0
Conceded
Home:0.3
Away:1.0

ELO comparison

Pre-match ratings

Rating period
Match snapshot
Newport County versus Fleetwood Town: long term ELO, before the match
Newport CountyHomeRatingFleetwood TownAway
Strength
1,382.9Overall1,507.9
1,437.1Match venue1,497.1
1,437.1At home1,505.2
1,358.3Away1,497.1
Attack & defence
1,450.9Attack1,445
1,448.7Defence1,555.9
1,451.4Home attack1,449.9
1,428.4Away attack1,442.9
1,472.9Home defence1,550.8
1,435.4Away defence1,545.5
Match profile
1,498.3Goal environment1,463.3
1,520Home goals1,506.7
1,478.3Away goals1,456.7
1,471.9Possession1,499.7
Specialist ratings
1,427.6Set-piece attack1,509.5
1,428.7Set-piece defence1,508.8
1,426.2Close games1,508.8
1,375.4Winning margin1,500.5

Match venue compares Newport County at home with Fleetwood Town away. All ratings are within this league.

Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.

📝 Match Preview

Newport County vs Fleetwood Town: A Wall of Defense Meets a Struggling Side
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:2.30
Expected Value:+15.0%
Confidence:7

In the shadows of the League Two table, a clash of fortunes we see. Newport County, dwelling in 20th place with a mere 4 points, seeks to find their footing. A difficult path, the bottom of the table is, and walk it, Newport does. With only 2 wins in their last 10 outings and a goal difference of -7, the struggle is evident. At home, they concede an average of 2.50 goals per game, a vulnerability that a wise bettor must note. To find the light, they must overcome a formidable opponent. Fleetwood Town, in the 6th position, stands as a fortress. A wall of defense, they have built. In their last 10 matches, they have conceded a mere 0.50 goals per game, boasting a clean sheet rate of 60%. While their goal scoring may be modest at 1.20 per game, their ability to deny the opposition is their greatest strength. They come into this fixture with 9 points and a sense of stability that Newport County lacks. Look to the history, you must. In six head-to-head meetings, Newport County has not tasted victory once—0 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses for Fleetwood Town. The most recent encounters tell a story of frustration for the hosts: a 0-0 draw, followed by two consecutive 0-2 defeats. The patterns are clear. Fleetwood Town possesses the defensive discipline to stifle Newport's attack, while Newport's tendency to concede at home creates the perfect opening for the visitors. Do or do not bet, there is no try... but hedge your bets, you should. The numbers speak of a significant disparity in defensive quality. With Fleetwood's elite defensive metrics and Newport's bottom-tier form, the path to victory for the visitors is clear. A wise choice, the Away Win is, for the edge is found in the strength of the visitors' shield. Key Points: - Fleetwood Town holds a superior defensive record, conceding only 0.50 goals per game in their last 10 matches. - Newport County sits in 20th place, struggling with a goal difference of -7 and a poor home goal concession rate of 2.50. - Head-to-head history is heavily skewed, with Fleetwood Town winning 3 of the last 6 meetings and Newport County failing to win any. - Fleetwood Town has secured 4 wins in their last 10 games, while Newport County has only managed 2. - The goal expectancy favors the visitors at 1.75 compared to Newport's 1.25. For the wise bettor, the Away Win is the path to follow.

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Newport County vs Fleetwood Town | Value Analysis
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.95
Expected Value:+13.1%
Confidence:7

Newport County is currently languishing at the bottom of the League Two table, and the numbers tell a story of a team in significant distress. With only 4 points from 5 matches and a win rate of a meager 20%, they are struggling to find any consistency. Their defensive record is particularly alarming, conceding an average of 2.20 goals per game and failing to keep a clean sheet in 90% of their recent outings. It's a textbook case of a leaky backline that's struggling to cope with the pressure of the league. In stark contrast, Fleetwood Town enters this fixture as one of the league's more organized units. Sitting in 6th place with 9 points, they have maintained a disciplined defensive structure, conceding just 0.50 goals per game. Their recent form is far more stable, boasting a 40% win rate and a much higher points-per-game average of 1.70. They aren't just participating; they are competing at a level Newport simply cannot match. When we look at the head-to-head history, the disparity is even more evident. Newport County has failed to secure a single victory against Fleetwood Town in six previous meetings. The last encounter ended in a 0-0 stalemate, but historical trends suggest Fleetwood often finds the net against Newport's disorganized backline. The bookmakers are likely looking at that recent 0-0 and perhaps thinking it's a low-scoring affair, but the underlying metrics suggest otherwise. From a mathematical perspective, the goal environment is where the real value hides. The goal expectancy (λ) for this match sits at 1.25 for Newport and 1.75 for Fleetwood, creating a combined expectation of 3.00 goals. The bookmakers are currently offering odds of 1.95 for Over 2.5 Goals. Our Poisson modeling suggests a probability of 57.68% for this outcome, which translates to a fair price of approximately 1.73. This represents a significant 6.38% edge over the market price. Given Newport’s porous home defense (conceding 2.50 goals per game) and Fleetwood’s ability to dictate play, we expect a high-scoring affair where the visitors capitalize on the hosts' vulnerabilities. The math is clear: the market is underestimating the likelihood of a multi-goal game. Key Points: - Newport County is in 20th place with a 20% win rate. - Fleetwood Town is in 6th place with a superior defensive record (0.50 goals conceded per game). - Newport County has 0 wins in 6 H2H meetings against Fleetwood Town. - Goal expectancy (λ) suggests a total of 3.00 goals for the match. - Over 2.5 Goals at 1.95 provides a 6.38% edge based on statistical modeling. Recommended Bet: Over 2.5 Goals

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Newport County vs Fleetwood Town
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:2.30
Expected Value:+38.0%
Confidence:7

Right then, let’s get stuck into this League Two clash between Newport County and Fleetwood Town. If you’re looking for a bit of value, you’ve got to look at the table positions here. Newport are currently languishing at the bottom of the pack in 20th place, while Fleetwood are sitting comfortably in 6th. There’s a massive gulf in class showing right now. Newport County have had a rough run of it lately. They’re picking up a meager 0.90 points per game, and their recent form reflects that, having lost their last two league outings (1-0 to Northampton and 2-1 to Salford City). Their defense is looking a bit like a sieve, having conceded 22 goals in their last ten games—that’s an average of over 2.20 a night. They’ve only managed to keep a clean sheet once in that period, which isn't exactly the fortress we like to see at home. Then you’ve got Fleetwood Town. These lads are the opposite. They’re one of the toughest outfits to break down in the league right now, coming off a tidy 2-0 win over Shrewsbury. They’ve only conceded 5 goals in their last ten games, which is a brilliant average of just 0.50 goals conceded per game. They’ve kept a clean sheet in 60% of those matches, and that kind of defensive solidity is exactly what you want to see when you’re heading into a game against a leaky defense. The head-to-head history doesn't lie either. Newport haven't won a single time against Fleetwood in their last six meetings. In fact, they haven't even managed a home win against them. Fleetwood are the much more consistent side, and with Newport's current struggle to find any rhythm, they’re going to find it very hard to keep the visitors quiet for the full 90 minutes. I expect Fleetwood to use their defensive organization to frustrate Newport and nick all three points. Key Points: - Newport County are bottom of the table (20th) with a poor 0.90 PPG. - Fleetwood Town are in 6th place and significantly more consistent. - Fleetwood's defense is elite, conceding only 0.50 goals per game. - Newport's defense is struggling, conceding 2.20 goals per game. - Newport have failed to win any of their last 6 H2H meetings against Fleetwood. The best bet here is Fleetwood Town to win.

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Newport County vs Fleetwood Town: A Recipe for Goal-Filled Chaos
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.95
Expected Value:+13.1%
Confidence:6

Listen up, football fans! If you’re looking for a sleepy, tactical masterclass where the ball barely crosses the halfway line, you’re in the wrong place. I’m 'The Big O,' and my philosophy is simple: Life’s too short for nil-nil draws. We want action, we want excitement, and we want to see the net bulge! Today’s League Two clash between Newport County and Fleetwood Town is screaming my name because the numbers suggest a match that will be anything but boring. Let’s talk about Newport County. They are currently struggling to keep the house in order. While they manage to chip away at 1.50 goals per game, their defensive record is frankly embarrassing for a side looking to climb the table. They are conceding a staggering 2.20 goals per game overall, and that figure balloons to 2.50 when they are playing on their home turf. They aren't just letting goals in; they are inviting them. Their recent form is a rollercoaster of high-scoring drama, featuring a 5-3 loss to Bristol Rovers and a 3-0 win over Rochdale. That is the kind of volatility I live for—it shows a team that can score but lacks the discipline to stop the opposition from doing the same. On the other side, Fleetwood Town might look like the 'safe' bet on paper with their impressive 0.50 goals conceded average, but don't let that fool you. When we look at the goal expectancy models for this specific fixture, the numbers tell a much more exciting story. The Poisson inputs project a goal expectancy of 1.75 for Fleetwood, suggesting they are primed to be much more prolific than their season average might suggest. When you pair Fleetwood's attacking intent against Newport's porous home defense, you have the perfect ingredients for a goal-heavy feast. While the head-to-head history between these two has been somewhat dry—featuring several 0-0 draws—those were different eras and different squads. The current landscape is far more volatile. Newport’s 70% Both Teams to Score rate confirms that they are constantly involved in goal-heavy affairs. We are looking for that 'O' factor—the moment the floodgates open. With the odds sitting at 1.95 for Over 2.5 Goals, there is a significant amount of value for those who prefer their football with a side of spice. I’m looking for a high-octane affair where the defensive lines crumble and the strikers take center stage. Key Points: - Newport County's home defense is highly porous, conceding an average of 2.50 goals per game. - Fleetwood Town has a high goal expectancy of 1.75 for this specific matchup. - Newport County shows high volatility in recent results, including a 5-3 loss and a 3-0 win. - Newport County has a high Both Teams to Score rate of 70%. - The goal environment for Newport at home suggests a high probability of multiple goals being scored. I’m looking for a goal fest, and the data says we’re about to get one. Let's get those goals flowing! Recommended Bet: Over 2.5 Goals

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