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Oldham vs Newport County

Boundary Park, Oldham, Greater Manchester7 August 2021 at 15:00
Referee: T. Nield

Match Events

Oldham
Newport County
Kick Off
Carl Piergianni14′
14′Cameron Norman
Sam Hart22′
35′
M. DolanJ. Clarke
Jacob Blyth36′
Half Time
A. SheehanK. Jameson
46′
51′
J. HyltonT. Abraham
J. BlythJ. Luamba
58′
J. ClarkeJ. Stobbs
73′
73′
L. CollinsK. Ellison
88′
K. Ellison

assist: R. Haynes

90+5′Timmy Abraham
Full Time

Match Statistics

0Shots on Goal2
6Shots off Goal1
6Total Shots4
0Blocked Shots1
4Shots insidebox3
2Shots outsidebox1
17Fouls7
2Corner Kicks2
1Offsides2
51%Ball Possession49%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves0
406Total passes380
304Passes accurate291
75%Passes %77%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Oldham deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Newport County's 3-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

Oldham field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Newport County'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

Oldham start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Newport County 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.

Oldham3-4-2-13-5-2Newport County
GKDEFMIDFWD
23Rogers44Sheehan2Clarke6Piergia.3Hart7Adams4Cissé8Whelan10Keillor.18Bowden25Blyth1Day17Bennett28Demetri.3Haynes2Norman6Farquha.7Willmott4Upson8Dolan11Hylton21Collins

Substitutes

Coach: K. Curle

Substitutes

Coach: M. Flynn

OldhamPosition StrengthNewport County
Oldham3-4-2-1
23GoalkeeperD. Rogers
44DefenderA. Sheehan
2DefenderJ. Clarke
6DefenderC. Piergianni
3MidfielderS. Hart
7MidfielderN. Adams
4MidfielderO. Cissé
8MidfielderC. Whelan
10ForwardD. Keillor-Dunn
18ForwardJ. Bowden
25ForwardJ. Blyth
Newport County3-5-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Day
28DefenderM. Demetriou
6DefenderP. Farquharson
8DefenderM. Dolan
17MidfielderS. Bennett
3MidfielderR. Haynes
2MidfielderC. Norman
7MidfielderR. Willmott
4MidfielderE. Upson
11ForwardJ. Hylton
21ForwardL. Collins

Match Summary

Newport County defeated Oldham 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by K. Ellison 88′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Oldham had 51% possession while Newport County held 49%. Oldham had 6 shots (0 on target) compared to 4 (2 on target) for Newport County. Oldham made 3 substitutions, Newport County made 3.

Rivalry since 2018

Oldham vs Newport County Head to Head Results

10 stretnutí
Oldham
5
wins
Drawn
1
Newport County
4
wins
Total goals
36 · 3.6/match
Both scored
4/10 · 40%
Over 2.5
6/10 · 60%

Recent Form

Oldham

WLLLLD

Newport County

WWLWLL

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.

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.

Oldham5wins
1draws10 meetings
Newport County4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.5

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (36%) — the odds may underestimate Oldham.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.8%

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 38.2%Draw 30.7%Away 37.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.553.202.60
Max2.683.322.71
Over 2.5: 48.8%Under 2.5: 57.1%
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 market35.8%28.9%35.4%
Public market35.6%28.7%35.6%

Oldham vs Newport County — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Newport County
Result vs. Market: Oldham (38%)

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.

OldhamHalf-time:00Newport County
6Shots3
0Shots on target2

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
25/04/26Newport County3–2Oldham2.30/3.60/2.70
22/11/25Oldham3–0Newport County1.57/4.00/5.00
12/02/22Newport County3–3Oldham1.57/4.01/5.74
07/08/21Oldham0–1Newport County2.62/3.26/2.64
23/01/21Oldham3–2Newport County3.17/3.22/2.34
19/12/20Newport County2–4Oldham1.79/3.78/4.35
29/02/20Oldham5–0Newport County2.68/3.20/2.75
23/11/19Newport County0–1Oldham1.84/3.53/4.66
30/04/19Newport County2–0Oldham1.62/4.23/5.26
08/09/18Oldham0–1Newport County2.37/3.40/3.10

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: Oldham

W 67D 62L 92
Over 2.554
Goals scored289

Away Record: Newport County

W 196D 153L 239
Over 2.547
Goals scored687

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026