Match report

Newport County Defeats Metropolitan Police 2-0 in FA Cup

Metropolitan Police
Metropolitan Police
0–2
FT
Newport County
Newport County
Nov 10, 2018

Newport County held their ground against Metropolitan Police, defeating them 2-0 in the FA Cup on 10 November 2018. Key goals from P. Amond and J. Matt secured the win for Newport County, while Metropolitan Police struggled to find a breakthrough.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Metropolitan Police 0–2 Newport County
  • • Goals: P. Amond (41'), J. Matt (48')
  • • Yellow Cards: Mickey Demetriou (17'), D. Butler (43') (Newport County); Louis Birch (54', 87'), J. Gilbert (90') (Metropolitan Police)
  • • Red Card: Louis Birch (87') (Metropolitan Police)

Lineups

Metropolitan Police

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Williams (D)
  • 4 J. Arthur (D)
  • 3 N. Guinness-Walker (D)
  • 5 M. McLaughlin (D)
  • 2 J. Webb (M)
  • 6 L. Birch (M)
  • 8 E. Chislett (M)
  • 7 O. Knight (M)
  • 11 B. Mummery (M)
  • 9 J. Mazzone (F)
  • 10 M. Blackmore (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 J. Hippolyte
  • 12 J. Gilbert
  • 17 Antonios Kozakis
  • 15 S. Williams
  • 13 Alex Kozakis
  • 14 T. Nyama
  • 18 R. King

Newport County

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Day (G)
  • 5 F. Franks (D)
  • 28 M. Demetriou (D)
  • 3 D. Butler (D)
  • 7 R. Willmott (M)
  • 2 D. Pipe (D)
  • 16 J. Sheehan (M)
  • 8 M. Dolan (M)
  • 15 T. Bakinson (M)
  • 9 P. Amond (F)
  • 11 J. Matt (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 M. O'Brien
  • 10 K. Marsh-Brown
  • 42 A. Semenyo
  • 17 S. Bennett
  • 38 L. Collins
  • 14 M. Harris
  • 30 N. Townsend

Timeline

  1. Newport County
    17' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    Mickey Demetriou
  2. Newport County
    41' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Amond · Assist: Matthew Dolan
  3. Newport County
    43' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    D. Butler
  4. Newport County
    48' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Matt
  5. Newport County
    52' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Pipe · On: M. O'Brien
  6. Metropolitan Police
    54' Metropolitan Police Card · Yellow Card
    Louis Birch
  7. Metropolitan Police
    59' Metropolitan Police subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Mummery · On: J. Hippolyte
  8. Newport County
    64' Newport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Sheehan · On: K. Marsh-Brown
  9. Metropolitan Police
    70' Metropolitan Police subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Knight · On: J. Gilbert
  10. Metropolitan Police
    82' Metropolitan Police subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Arthur · On: Antonios Kozakis
  11. Newport County
    83' Newport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Matt · On: A. Semenyo
  12. Metropolitan Police
    87' Metropolitan Police Card · Yellow Card
    Louis Birch
  13. Metropolitan Police
    87' Metropolitan Police Card · Red Card
    Louis Birch
  14. Metropolitan Police
    90' Metropolitan Police Card · Yellow Card
    J. Gilbert

Match Stats

Stat Metropolitan Police Newport County
Fouls 11 8
Pass Accuracy 59% 73%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 12 21
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 262 395
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 6 9
Shots off Target 2 8
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 154 290
Shots Inside Box 6 11
Saves 7 6
Shots Outside Box 6 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Newport County capitalized on their early yellow card against Mickey Demetriou by scoring a goal through P. Amond in the 41st minute, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ With a red card for Louis Birch in the 87th minute, Metropolitan Police were left playing with ten men, which solidified Newport County's dominance and ensured their victory.