Walsall vs Newport Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
The upcoming meeting between Walsall and Newport takes place at Bescot Stadium on 21 March 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the England League Two. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.
Walsall use wing-backs as key attacking outlets.
Newport aim for structural stability in their setup.
Recent Form
Walsall
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Newport
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Walsall show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
Meanwhile, Newport are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
Recent Form Home/Away
Walsall (Home)
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Newport (Away)
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Walsall's strongest performances have come in away fixtures.
Newport form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Walsall
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Newport
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Walsall have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
However, Newport are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Walsall (Home)
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Newport (Away)
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A huge contrast in clean sheet potential, heavily favouring home games for Walsall.
Newport's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Walsall
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Newport
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Walsall have often featured in open games with several goals. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
However, Newport show no clear trend in the goal count of their recent fixtures. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Walsall (Home)
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Newport (Away)
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A rare pattern, with Walsall's goals flowing more freely in away fixtures.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Newport.
Scoring Consistency
Walsall
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Newport
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Walsall usually manage to get on the scoresheet. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.
However, Newport's attacking form has been inconsistent, with some matches ending without a goal. Improving finishing could make a big difference.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Walsall (Home)
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Newport (Away)
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Walsall's scoring record is far stronger away from home.
Newport attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
On average Walsall scores 1.1 and concedes 1.1 goals in home matches, while Newport averagely scores 1 and concedes 1.8 goals in away matches.
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Walsall vs Newport Video Content
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Walsall vs Newport Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Walsall scores after every 8.6 shots, while Newport gets averagely 14.6 shots in a game.
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Walsall vs Newport Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Walsall fielded the below lineup in the last match against Fleetwood Town: Hornby; Weir, Flint, Farquharson; Comley; Harper, Lakin, Jellis, Okeke; Kanu, Pressley
In their last match against Tranmere Rovers starting lineup of Newport was the following: Wright; Davies, Delaney, Baker, Evans; Sprangler; Biggins, Spellman; Lloyd; Kamwa, Baker-Richardson
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