Our Newport County vs Shrewsbury Prediction: 1-1
Newport County vs Shrewsbury in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 28, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Newport County vs Shrewsbury prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Newport County's Last Match – Walsall vs Newport County
Newport County will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 England League 2 defeat against Walsall on March 21. In that match, Newport County saw 44% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Walsall | 56% | 0 (4) | 1.6 | 58 |
 Newport County | 44% | 0 (3) | 0.67 | 34 |
Shrewsbury's Last Match – Shrewsbury vs Crewe
After suffering a 0-4 England League 2 loss to Crewe, Shrewsbury must win to get back on track. In that match, Shrewsbury recorded 55% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shrewsbury | 55% | 0 (2) | 1.04 | 45 |
 Crewe | 45% | 0 (10) | 1.4 | 37 |
Newport County vs Shrewsbury Stats
Key Stats
| Newport County | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.69 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 1.07 | Defence Strength | 1.3 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newport County are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Shrewsbury average 1.4 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Newport County 10-13
Shrewsbury 14-14
What are the odds for this match?
Newport County to win: @2.3
Draw: @3.2
Shrewsbury to win: @3.1
Lineups
Newport County: Liam Shephard, Matt Smith, Jordan Wright, Tom Davies, Ryan Delaney, Ben Lloyd, Sven Sprangler, Bobby Kamwa, Cameron Evans, James Crole, Matthew Baker
Shrewsbury: Anthony Scully, Iwan Morgan, Josh Ruffels, William Boyle, Matthew Cox, Tom Sang, Taylor Perry, Kevin Berkoe, George Lloyd, Sam Stubbs, Malvind Benning