22 April 2022 at 18:45
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Even recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.2
Average goals per game
50%
Games with 3+ goals
60%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (58%) — the odds may underestimate Colchester.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.6%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.65 | 3.50 | 4.60 |
| Max | 1.75 | 3.94 | 5.75 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 57.8% | 24.5% | 17.7% |
| Public market | 57.3% | 26.3% | 16.4% |
| Δ | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% |
Newport County vs Colchester — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result differed from market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2625/26 | Newport County | 1–2 | Colchester | 4.20/3.50/1.76 |
| 20/12/2525/26 | Colchester | 4–1 | Newport County | 1.46/4.33/5.75 |
| 12/04/2524/25 | Newport County | 0–2 | Colchester | 4.55/3.56/1.75 |
| 14/12/2424/25 | Colchester | 0–0 | Newport County | 1.52/4.09/5.85 |
| 29/03/2423/24 | Colchester | 2–1 | Newport County | 1.97/3.66/3.64 |
| 03/10/2323/24 | Newport County | 2–1 | Colchester | 2.25/3.57/3.04 |
| 01/04/2322/23 | Colchester | 0–0 | Newport County | 2.78/3.15/2.68 |
| 22/10/2222/23 | Newport County | 1–0 | Colchester | 2.20/3.29/3.33 |
| 22/04/2221/22 | Newport County | 1–2 | Colchester | 1.69/3.68/5.26 |
| 26/11/2121/22 | Colchester | 1–1 | Newport County | 3.44/3.25/2.17 |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Newport County
Away Record: Colchester
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Colchester defeated Newport County 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by D. Telford 40′, J. Akinde 68′, N. Chilvers 77′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Newport County had 51% possession while Colchester held 49%. Newport County had 11 shots (3 on target) compared to 10 (3 on target) for Colchester. Newport County made 3 substitutions, Colchester made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Newport County and Colchester — 3 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. Akinde
Match Statistics
Newport County had 51% possession against Colchester's 49%. Newport County registered 11 shots (3 on target) while Colchester managed 10 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 2–3. Fouls committed: 12–10.
Lineups
Newport County lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under J. Rowberry, while Colchester deployed a 4-2-3-1 under W. Brown.
Defensive Solidity
Newport County deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Colchester's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Newport County field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Colchester's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Newport County start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Colchester averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: J. Rowberry
Substitutes
Coach: W. Brown
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Newport County have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. Colchester show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Newport County
Colchester
Newport County vs Colchester Head to Head Results
Newport County and Colchester have met 2 times — Newport County won 0, Colchester won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Colchester leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (2 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 16 Apr 2026