Walsall 2-1 Newport - Result & Match Stats (League Two)

Walsall vs Newport - result

Walsall 2-1 Newport in League Two at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall on 21 March 2026. Scorers: Daniel Kanu, Alexander Pattison for Walsall; Harrison Biggins for Newport. In their last 6 meetings, Walsall have won 2, Newport 1, with 3 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Walsall vs Newport?

Walsall 2-1 Newport in League Two on Saturday 21 March 2026 at Poundland Bescot Stadium. Scorers: Daniel Kanu, Alexander Pattison for Walsall; Harrison Biggins for Newport.

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 L L L W D (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

What is Newport's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 6 meetings Walsall have won 2, Newport have won 1 and 3 were drawn. The most recent was Newport County 2-4 Walsall on 8 November 2025 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?

Ross Joyce refereed Walsall vs Newport.

Walsall vs Newport - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
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
18 Feb 2023	League Two	Walsall vs Newport County	1-1

Walsall 2-1 Newport: match stats

Stat	Walsall	Newport
Possession	56%	44%
Shots	18	11
Shots on target	3	3
Corners	7	5
Fouls	15	9
Yellow cards	4	3
Tackles	21	25
Passes	402	327

Walsall vs Newport goals and red cards

Walsall: D. Kanu 62', A. Pattison 90+7'. Newport: H. Biggins 38'.

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).