Walsall 1-1 Newport - Result & Match Stats (League Two)

Walsall vs Newport - result

Walsall 1-1 Newport in League Two at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall on 18 February 2023. In their last 6 meetings, Walsall have won 3, Newport 1, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Walsall vs Newport?

Walsall 1-1 Newport in League Two on Saturday 18 February 2023 at Poundland Bescot Stadium.

Where was Walsall vs Newport played?

Walsall vs Newport was played at Poundland Bescot Stadium in Walsall, the home ground of Walsall.

What is Walsall's recent form?

Walsall's last five results read D L D D D (oldest to newest): 4 draws and 1 loss.

What is Newport's recent form?

Newport's last five results read D L W W D (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Newport?

Across the last 6 meetings Walsall have won 3, Newport have won 1 and 2 were drawn. The most recent was Walsall 2-1 Newport County on 21 March 2026 in the League Two.

Who is the standout player for Walsall?

Aaron Pressley leads Walsall with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Newport?

Shaquille Gwengwe leads Newport with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Walsall vs Newport?

Sam Purkiss refereed Walsall vs Newport.

Walsall vs Newport - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
21 Mar 2026	League Two	Walsall vs Newport County	2-1
8 Nov 2025	League Two	Newport County vs Walsall	2-4
21 Apr 2025	League Two	Newport County vs Walsall	0-0
29 Dec 2024	League Two	Walsall vs Newport County	2-0
10 Feb 2024	League Two	Walsall vs Newport County	0-3
20 Oct 2023	League Two	Newport County vs Walsall	3-3

Walsall 1-1 Newport: match stats

Stat	Walsall	Newport
Possession	52%	48%
Shots	10	9
Shots on target	5	2
Corners	4	2
Fouls	14	14
Yellow cards	2	4
Tackles	9	13
Passes	300	272

Walsall vs Newport goals and red cards

Walsall: I. Hutchinson 32'. Newport: C. Norman 78'.

Walsall season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.7	1 of 24
Goals against	0.7	1 of 24
Shots	15.8	4 of 24
Shots on target	4.2	9 of 24
Fouls	11.8	8 of 24
Tackles	13	18 of 24
Passes	453	3 of 24
Corners	6.7	5 of 24

Walsall player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Aaron Pressley (5), James Connolly (1), Reece Smith (1).
Assists: Reece Smith (3), Courtney Clarke (1), Mason Hancock (1).
Shots: Aaron Pressley (22), Reece Smith (14), Courtney Clarke (14).
Fouls: Isaac Moore (16), Sven Sprangler (13), E. Ahui (10).

Newport season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	7 of 24
Goals against	1.8	22 of 24
Shots	9.2	21 of 24
Shots on target	3.2	20 of 24
Fouls	11.3	12 of 24
Tackles	21	2 of 24
Passes	246	24 of 24
Corners	3.8	19 of 24

Newport player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Shaquille Gwengwe (4), Harrison Biggins (2), Yahya Bamba (2).
Assists: Christian Doidge (2), Harrison Biggins (2), Matty Jacob (1).
Shots: Harrison Biggins (13), Christian Doidge (9), Shaquille Gwengwe (7).
Fouls: Cameron Norman (14), Kyle Cameron (10), Christian Doidge (9).