Match report
Newport County Stuns Middlesbrough 2-0 in FA Cup
Newport County
2–0
FT
Middlesbrough
Feb 5, 2019
Newport County, underdogs in the FA Cup, stunned Middlesbrough with a resounding 2-0 victory. The hosts took the lead through R. Willmott's goal in the 47th minute and secured their place in the next round with a second goal from P. Amond in the 67th minute. Despite Middlesbrough's numerous substitutions, they could not break Newport's solid defense.
Key Facts
- • Newport County 2–0 Middlesbrough
- • R. Willmott scored in the 47th minute
- • P. Amond netted the second in the 67th minute
- • Middlesbrough made multiple substitutions but failed to equalize
- • Newport's defensive resilience kept Middlesbrough at bay
Lineups
Newport County
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. Day (G)
- 25 M. O'Brien (D)
- 17 S. Bennett (D)
- 28 M. Demetriou (D)
- 3 D. Butler (D)
- 26 R. Poole (D)
- 7 R. Willmott (M)
- 4 J. Labadie (M)
- 15 T. Bakinson (M)
- 9 P. Amond (F)
- 11 J. Matt (F)
Substitutes
- 8 M. Dolan
- 2 D. Pipe
- 10 K. Marsh-Brown
- 16 J. Sheehan
- 21 T. Hornby-Forbes
- 22 A. Crofts
- 30 N. Townsend
Middlesbrough
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 D. Konstantopoulos (G)
- 3 G. Friend (D)
- 4 Daniel Ayala (D)
- 24 A. Flint (D)
- 16 J. Howson (M)
- 8 A. Clayton (M)
- 17 P. McNair (M)
- 20 D. Fry (D)
- 26 L. Wing (M)
- 9 B. Assombalonga (F)
- 11 J. Hugill (F)
Substitutes
- 29 R. van La Parra
- 39 R. Gestede
- 18 A. Fletcher
- 19 S. Downing
- 28 M. Tavernier
- 31 A. Lonergan
- 37 M. Bešić
Timeline
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46' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1Off: P. McNair · On: Rajiv Van La Parra
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47' Newport County Goal · Normal GoalR. Willmott · Assist: P. Amond
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57' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Hugill · On: R. Gestede
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61' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Assombalonga · On: A. Fletcher
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67' Newport County Goal · Normal GoalP. Amond · Assist: R. Willmott
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74' Newport County subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Labadie · On: Matthew Dolan
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86' Newport County subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Willmott · On: D. Pipe
Match Stats
| Stat | Newport County | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 4 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 54% | 69% |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 16 | 13 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 272 | 346 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 4 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Accurate Passes | 148 | 239 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 9 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Newport County's opening goal by R. Willmott in the 47th minute shifted momentum in their favor, giving them a crucial lead against a higher-ranked opponent.
- ▸ P. Amond's second goal in the 67th minute solidified Newport County's advantage, effectively ending Middlesbrough's hopes of a comeback in the FA Cup match.