Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town
England - EFL League Two
- 28/03/2026, 15:00EFL League TwoNewport County1 - 0Shrewsbury Town28/03/2026, 15:00EFL League TwoNewport County
1 - 0
Shrewsbury Town - 15/11/2025, 15:00EFL League TwoShrewsbury Town1 - 0Newport County15/11/2025, 15:00EFL League TwoShrewsbury Town
1 - 0
Newport County - 12/11/2011, 12:30FA CupNewport County0 - 1Shrewsbury Town12/11/2011, 12:30FA CupNewport County
0 - 1
Shrewsbury Town
Key Statistics
Avg. Goals
Well above avg
2.67League 0.00
Over 2.5 Goals
Well above avg
50%League 0%
Both Teams Score
Well above avg
59%League 0%
Cards
Well above avg
5.50League 0.00
Corners
Well above avg
11.50League 0.00
Over / Under
0.5
1+ gol
OVER90%UNDER10%1.5
2+ gol
OVER65%UNDER35%2.5
3+ gol
OVER40%UNDER60%3.5
4+ gol
OVER20%UNDER80%
The recent scoring sample is stronger for Over 0.5 at 90% across the last 10 relevant matches. That makes the goal market a top pick for this match.
- 20/10/2026, 18:45EFL League TwoRotherham United2 - 2DNewport County20/10/2026, 18:45EFL League TwoRotherham United
2 - 2
Newport CountyD - 17/10/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoNewport County1 - 1DYork City17/10/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoNewport County
1 - 1
York CityD - 10/10/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoNewport County1 - 0WColchester United10/10/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoNewport County
1 - 0
Colchester UnitedW - 03/10/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoGillingham0 - 0DNewport County03/10/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoGillingham
0 - 0
Newport CountyD - 26/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoNewport County2 - 1WGrimsby Town26/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoNewport County
2 - 1
Grimsby TownW - 19/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoAccrington Stanley0 - 0DNewport County19/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoAccrington Stanley
0 - 0
Newport CountyD - 12/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoNewport County1 - 1DFleetwood Town12/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoNewport County
1 - 1
Fleetwood TownD
Newport County scored in 5/7 recent form matches and averaged 1 goals.
- 20/10/2026, 18:45EFL League TwoCrawley Town2 - 3WShrewsbury Town20/10/2026, 18:45EFL League TwoCrawley Town
2 - 3
Shrewsbury TownW - 17/10/2026, 11:30EFL League TwoShrewsbury Town1 - 0WBristol Rovers17/10/2026, 11:30EFL League TwoShrewsbury Town
1 - 0
Bristol RoversW - 10/10/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoShrewsbury Town0 - 1LExeter City10/10/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoShrewsbury Town
0 - 1
Exeter CityL - 03/10/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoGrimsby Town1 - 2WShrewsbury Town03/10/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoGrimsby Town
1 - 2
Shrewsbury TownW - 26/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoShrewsbury Town2 - 2DColchester United26/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoShrewsbury Town
2 - 2
Colchester UnitedD - 19/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoCrewe Alexandra1 - 1DShrewsbury Town19/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoCrewe Alexandra
1 - 1
Shrewsbury TownD - 12/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoShrewsbury Town2 - 0WNorthampton Town12/09/2026, 14:00EFL League TwoShrewsbury Town
2 - 0
Northampton TownW
Shrewsbury Town scored in 6/7 recent form matches and averaged 1.57 goals.
Both teams are equal in terms of Scored/game
Both teams are equal in terms of Conceded/game
Both teams are equal in terms of xG
Both teams are equal in terms of xGA
Both teams are equal in terms of First-Half Form
Both teams are equal in terms of Offsides
Both teams are equal in terms of Corners
Both teams are equal in terms of Cards
Both teams are equal in terms of Shots on Target
Starting
Newport County
Shrewsbury Town
| # | Form | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 12 | +7 | 25 | |
| 2 | Barnet | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 15 | +8 | 21 | |
| 3 | Crewe Alexandra | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 11 | +4 | 21 | |
| 4 | Walsall | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 7 | +9 | 19 | |
| 5 | Cheltenham Town | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 22 | -1 | 18 | |
| 6 | York City | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 13 | +6 | 17 | |
| 7 | Gillingham | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 14 | +3 | 17 | |
| 8 | Shrewsbury Town | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 17 | |
| 9 | Exeter City | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 16 | |
| 10 | Chesterfield | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 16 | +2 | 16 | |
| 11 | Newport County | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 15 | +1 | 15 | |
| 12 | Accrington Stanley | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 16 | +1 | 15 | |
| 13 | Tranmere Rovers | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 15 | |
| 14 | Rochdale | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 15 | |
| 15 | Swindon Town | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 16 | -3 | 15 | |
| 16 | Bristol Rovers | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 20 | -4 | 15 | |
| 17 | Grimsby Town | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 14 | |
| 18 | Fleetwood Town | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 14 | |
| 19 | Colchester United | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 12 | |
| 20 | Port Vale | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 12 | |
| 21 | Oldham Athletic | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 11 | |
| 22 | Rotherham United | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20 | -6 | 11 | |
| 23 | Northampton Town | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 10 | |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 20 | -9 | 5 |
Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town: Statistics and Analysis - EFL League Two 2026/2027
On this page you can check all the key statistics for Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town - goals, corners, form, trends, head-to-head record and more.
This EFL League Two match will be played on 29/12/2026 (Tuesday) at 19:45.
The fixture is part of game week 22th of the EFL League Two season. Newport County currently sits in position 12th of the EFL League Two table. Shrewsbury Town occupies position 14th.
Stat Probabilities for Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town
Our projection system combines both teams' numbers into percentage chances for the key statistical markets in this match:
Both teams to score: our projection puts the chance of both teams scoring in Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town at 59%.
Over 2.5 goals: the combined stats for Newport County and Shrewsbury Town point to a 50% chance of over 2.5 goals in this match.
For our tips built on these numbers, see the Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town prediction page.
Who is the favorite in Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town?
According to the latest match odds, is the favorite at an implied probability of about 0%. The full 1X2 market has Newport County at , the draw at , and Shrewsbury Town at .
Overall performance in the EFL League Two
Newport County's record so far reads 3W-4D-3L from 10 played a win rate of 30% at 1.3 points per game.
Shrewsbury Town stands at 4W-2D-5L from 11 played, winning 36% of their matches at 1.27 points per game.
In their last five, Newport County has gone 2W-3D-0L, averaging 1.8 points per game.
Shrewsbury Town's last five read 2W-2D-1L, at 1.6 points per game.
At home, Newport County has a 80% win rate (4W-1D-0L from 5 played).
On the road, Shrewsbury Town has won 20% of their matches (1W-1D-3L from 5 played).
Goal statistics for Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town
In attack, Newport County averages 1.3 goals scored per game in the EFL League Two (13 in total), while conceding 1.2 per game (4 in total).
Shrewsbury Town averages 0.91 goals scored per game (3 in total) and 1.36 conceded per game (9 in total).
Newport County's top scorer this season is Courtney Baker-Richardson, with 6 goals.
For Shrewsbury Town, William Boyle leads the scoring charts with 4 goals this season.
Newport County's main creator is Kai Whitmore, with 4 assists.
Sam Clucas tops the Shrewsbury Town assist chart with 5.
More detail - goals home and away, expected goals and first-to-score rates - is in the tables above.
Head-to-head: Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town
Newport County and Shrewsbury Town have met 3 times in recent years. The record:
Newport County wins: 1
Draws: 0
Shrewsbury Town wins: 2
Frequently asked questions about Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town
When is Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town?
The match will be played on 29/12/2026 (Tuesday) at 19:45.
What is the head-to-head record between Newport County and Shrewsbury Town?
Across their last 3 meetings the record is 1-0-2 (Newport County wins – draws – Shrewsbury Town wins).
What was the last match between Newport County and Shrewsbury Town?
The two sides last met on 28/03/2026, and the result was Newport County 1 vs 0 Shrewsbury Town. Full details: Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town, 28/03/2026.
Who is the favorite in Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town?
is the favorite at odds of , an implied probability of about 0%. Newport County is priced at , the draw at and Shrewsbury Town at .
Where can I find a Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town prediction?
You can find our full prediction, including in-depth analysis on the Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town prediction page.
Where can I find Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town stats?
All key statistics for Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town are on this page, updated in real time.
Where can I watch Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town?
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