22 April 2022 at 18:45

Referee: T. Reeves

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 record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Newport County2wins
3draws10 meetings
Colchester5wins

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

Home 59.2%Draw 27.2%Away 19.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.653.504.60
Max1.753.945.75
Over 2.5: 50.5%Under 2.5: 53.2%
Market favourite:Newport County · Moderate favourite

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.

1X2
Professional market57.8%24.5%17.7%
Public market57.3%26.3%16.4%
Δ0.5%1.8%1.3%

Newport County vs Colchester — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Colchester
Result vs. Market: Newport County (59%)

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.

Newport CountyHalf-time:10Colchester
11Shots10
3Shots on target3

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.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
07/03/26Newport County1–2Colchester4.20/3.50/1.76
20/12/25Colchester4–1Newport County1.46/4.33/5.75
12/04/25Newport County0–2Colchester4.55/3.56/1.75
14/12/24Colchester0–0Newport County1.52/4.09/5.85
29/03/24Colchester2–1Newport County1.97/3.66/3.64
03/10/23Newport County2–1Colchester2.25/3.57/3.04
01/04/23Colchester0–0Newport County2.78/3.15/2.68
22/10/22Newport County1–0Colchester2.20/3.29/3.33
22/04/22Newport County1–2Colchester1.69/3.68/5.26
26/11/21Colchester1–1Newport County3.44/3.25/2.17

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

W 194D 153L 238
Over 2.547
Goals scored682

Away Record: Colchester

W 150D 136L 161
Over 2.543
Goals scored540

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.

Newport County
Colchester
Kick Off
Matthew Dolan38′
Half Time
61′
M. KenlockC. Coxe
66′Emyr Huws
67′
E. HuwsJ. Akinde
R. StreetC. Baker-Richardson
74′
S. BennettO. Cooper
74′
77′
N. Chilvers

assist: J. Akinde

M. DemetriouL. Collins
84′
86′
A. JudgeL. Hannant
89′Cole Skuse
Full Time

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.

3Shots on Goal3
5Shots off Goal3
11Total Shots10
3Blocked Shots4
6Shots insidebox6
5Shots outsidebox4
12Fouls10
2Corner Kicks3
1Offsides2
51%Ball Possession49%
3Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves2
374Total passes357
257Passes accurate231
69%Passes %65%

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.

Newport County4-3-1-24-2-3-1Colchester
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Day17Bennett28Demetri.14Lewis4Pask2Norman8Dolan19Telford18Azaz26Waite11Street29George4Chambers5Smith17Kenlock22Tchamad.8Skuse10Judge28Huws6Sarpong.14Chilvers11Sears

Substitutes

Coach: J. Rowberry

Substitutes

Coach: W. Brown

Newport CountyPosition StrengthColchester
Newport County4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Day
28DefenderM. Demetriou
14DefenderA. Lewis
4DefenderJ. Pask
2DefenderC. Norman
17MidfielderS. Bennett
8MidfielderM. Dolan
18MidfielderF. Azaz
26MidfielderJ. Waite
19ForwardD. Telford
11ForwardR. Street
Colchester4-2-3-1
29GoalkeeperS. George
4DefenderL. Chambers
5DefenderT. Smith
17DefenderM. Kenlock
22DefenderJ. Tchamadeu
8MidfielderC. Skuse
10MidfielderA. Judge
28MidfielderE. Huws
6MidfielderB. Sarpong-Wiredu
14MidfielderN. Chilvers
11ForwardF. Sears

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

LWLLWL

Colchester

LWWWLD

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.

0

Newport County

0

Drawn

2

Colchester

Goals: 2Goals: 6

Recent Meetings (2)

7 Mar 2026Newport County1 – 2Colchester
20 Dec 2025Colchester4 – 1Newport County
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 16 Apr 2026