Michael Adu-Poku stats
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M. Adu-Poku
Newport CountyForward
M. Adu-Poku vs Rotherham
1 game playedMichael Adu-Poku's next match is tomorrow at 19:45 against Rotherham. See how Michael Adu-Poku did in earlier matches against Rotherham.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2023 |
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Tomorrow 19:45Tue 19:45Before the next match
Rotherham v Newport County, TomorrowWhat Rotherham allow right wingers
Position stats11 appearances at RW against Rotherham in their last 20 matches; league average from the League Two.
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Odds OutliersMichael Adu-Poku 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, Michael Adu-Poku has appeared in 7 League Two matches this season, totalling 338 minutes at an average rating of 5.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two attackers.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 7 | 338 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5.80 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.40 |
| Total | 8 | 428 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 5.88 |
Attacking stats
Michael Adu-Poku has taken 7 shots with 3 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 48 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 37th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Michael Adu-Poku has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 169 minutes. Michael Adu-Poku has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Michael Adu-Poku has completed 17 of 25 passes at 68% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 1st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Michael Adu-Poku completes 9 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 32 duels .
Defending stats
Michael Adu-Poku makes 6 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 80th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Michael Adu-Poku has committed 7 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League TwoMainly right winger (3 appearances), also at right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Newport County squad
S. Gwengwe
25 yrs#9J. Crole
22 yrs#11M. Alexander-Walker
19 yrs#14
G. Garner27 yrs#19Y. Bamba27 yrs#20T. Nyakuhwa21 yrs#21M. Adu-Poku21 yrs#23
C. Doidge34 yrs#27
K. Etete24 yrs#28
K. Evans24 yrs#7
M. Smith26 yrs#8H. Biggins30 yrs#10A. Lewis28 yrs#18
M. Dibley-Dias
22 yrs#24
K. Patten25 yrs#29H. Pugh18 yrs#36
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Enterprise National League | 13 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6.12 |
| League Two | 4 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4.94 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise National League | 16 | 1,179 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1.29 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3.14 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Michael Adu-Poku
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Michael Adu-Poku has featured across 7 appearances (4 starts), totalling 338 minutes. Michael Adu-Poku has attempted 7 shots with 3 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.16 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Michael Adu-Poku has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 9 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (75% success rate). Michael Adu-Poku has contributed 2 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Michael Adu-Poku has registered 6 tackles (5 won), 0 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 17 from 25 pass attempts, a 68% pass accuracy rate. Michael Adu-Poku has won 32 of 64 total duels.
Discipline
Michael Adu-Poku has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 9.
About Michael Adu-Poku
Michael Adu-Poku is a 21-year-old forward playing for Newport County in the League Two, representing England. Michael Adu-Poku is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 22 September 2005.
Most recent appearance
Michael Adu-Poku's most recent match was at home against York City on January 2nd. Newport County drew 1-1. Michael Adu-Poku played 1 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- January 2nd1-1 drawvsYork City(1 mins, rating 0)
- November 2nd1-0 winvsColchester United(71 mins, rating 6.53)
- September 3rd0-0 drawatGillingham(76 mins, rating 6.89)
- July 5th2-1 winvsGrimsby Town(90 mins, rating 6.88)
- May 5th0-0 drawatAccrington Stanley(24 mins, rating 6.66)
Next fixture
Michael Adu-Poku and Newport County are next in action on October 4th against Rotherham United in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rotherham United vs Newport County match preview.
Teammates at Newport County
Michael Adu-Poku currently plays alongside Alfie Merritt, Tom Davies, Matty Jacob, Kion Etete, A. Lewis, Keenan Patten, Moses Alexander-Walker, Michael Adu-Poku, Joe Thomas, Tanatswa Nyakuhwa, Jake Turner, Harri Pugh, Shaquille Gwengwe, Matt Dibley-Dias, James Crole, Jordan Wright, Matthew Smith, Ciaran Brennan, Lee Jenkins, Gerard Garner, Cameron Evans, Shaun MacDonald, Harrison Biggins, Kyle Cameron, Cameron Norman, Dan Sassi, Yahya Bamba, Christian Doidge and Kieron Evans at Newport County.