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Newport County vs Forest Green

21 February 2021 at 13:00Rodney Parade, Casnewydd

Match Summary

Forest Green defeated Newport County 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2020.

Rivalry since 2011

Newport County vs Forest Green Head to Head Results· 20

Newport County and Forest Green have met 20 times — Newport County won 7, Forest Green won 5, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Newport County leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 20 meetings. A combined 55 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.75 per match (29 for the home side, 26 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (40%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2023.

Drawn
8
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Total goals
55 · 2.8/match
Both scored
10/20 · 50%
Over 2.5
8/20 · 40%

Recent Meetings

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19/08/23League Two
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20/09/22EFL Trophy
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23/07/22Friendlies Clubs
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01/03/22League Two
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05/02/22League Two
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18/05/21League Two
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01/12/20League Two
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31/08/19League Two
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26/12/18League Two
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Highest-scoring game: 42 v 2023

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Newport County have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Forest Green show 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

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.

draws
3
10 meetings

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.

26 Dec 202323/242.05/3.58/3.44
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19 Aug 202323/242.49/3.26/2.78
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1 Mar 202221/222.62/3.22/2.78
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5 Feb 202221/222.04/3.35/3.74
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21 Feb 202120/212.79/3.24/2.57
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1 Dec 202020/212.55/3.12/2.94
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31 Aug 201919/202.68/3.31/2.67
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26 Dec 201818/192.49/3.34/2.95
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6 Oct 201818/192.11/3.40/3.67
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14 Oct 201717/183.55/3.45/2.14
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Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

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 35.9%Draw 30.8%Away 38.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.753.102.55
Max2.813.332.61
Over 2.5: 46.5%Under 2.5: 60.2%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market34.2%28.9%36.9%
Public market33.9%28.8%37.3%

Newport County vs Forest Green — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Forest Green
Result vs. Market: Forest Green (39%)

Result matched 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:01Forest Green
8Shots5
1Shots on target3

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 196D 153L 239
Over 2.547
Goals scored687

Away Record: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026