History of the Ebbsfleet United v Newport County fixture
Newport County travel to take on Ebbsfleet United at Stonebridge Road on Tuesday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Both of the previous encounters have resulted in a drawn game.
The last time the two teams met at Ebbsfleet United was more than a decade ago, in September 1996, with Ebbsfleet United running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a (Southern) Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996/1997 | Wed 26 Feb | Newport AFC | 1 - 3 | Gravesend | (Southern) Premier |
| 1996/1997 | Sat 07 Sep | Gravesend | 3-0 | Newport AFC | (Southern) Premier |
| 1995/1996 | Tue 16 Apr | Gravesend | 4 - 0 | Newport AFC | (Southern) Premier |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 23 Mar | Newport AFC | 0 - 1 | Gravesend | (Southern) Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Ebbsfleet United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.
Newport County have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Exiles, and 3 goals against.
Ebbsfleet United are stuck down in the relegation zone of Blue Square (Conference) Premier with a return of just 1 points from their 3 games thus far.
Newport County's 4 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebbsfleet United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 10 |
| Newport County | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the Exiles out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Ebbsfleet United. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Ebbsfleet United | Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Newport County | 6 games since last away draw. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here