Match report
Manchester United Defeats Newport County 4-2 in FA Cup Thriller
Newport County
2–4
FT
Manchester United
Jan 28, 2024
Manchester United held off a spirited challenge from League Two side Newport County to secure a 4-2 victory in their FA Cup third-round clash. Goals from Bruno Fernandes, Kieran Mainoo, Antony, and Rasmus Hojlund ensured the Premier League giants progressed despite conceding twice.
Key Facts
- • Manchester United 4-2 Newport County (FA Cup Third Round)
- • Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring with a goal in the 7th minute, assisted by Antony
- • Kieran Mainoo netted his first career goal in the 13th minute, set up by Diogo Dalot
- • Newport County fought back with goals from Ben Morris (36') and Will Evans (47'), both from assists
- • Antony added a third for Manchester United in the 68th minute
- • Rasmus Hojlund sealed the victory with a late goal in injury time
Lineups
Newport County
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 N. Townsend (G)
- 19 S. McLoughlin (D)
- 5 J. Clarke (D)
- 17 S. Bennett (D)
- 4 R. Delaney (D)
- 3 A. Lewis (D)
- 8 B. Morris (M)
- 20 H. Charsley (M)
- 24 A. Wildig (M)
- 7 W. Evans (F)
- 30 S. Palmer-Houlden (F)
Substitutes
- 2 L. Payne
- 11 J. Waite
- 18 K. Rai
- 28 M. Baker
- 22 N. Wood
- 26 J. Maxted
- 23 K. Jameson
- 10 O. Zanzala
- 33 M. Bondswell
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Bayındır (G)
- 20 Diogo Dalot (D)
- 19 R. Varane (D)
- 6 Lisandro Martínez (D)
- 23 L. Shaw (D)
- 37 K. Mainoo (M)
- 18 Casemiro (M)
- 21 Antony (M)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 17 A. Garnacho (M)
- 11 R. Højlund (F)
Substitutes
- 39 S. McTominay
- 53 W. Kambwala
- 62 O. Forson
- 5 H. Maguire
- 35 J. Evans
- 28 F. Pellistri
- 22 T. Heaton
- 16 A. Diallo
- 14 C. Eriksen
Timeline
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7' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalBruno Fernandes · Assist: Antony
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13' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalK. Mainoo · Assist: D. Dalot
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36' Newport County Goal · Normal GoalB. Morris
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47' Newport County Goal · Normal GoalW. Evans · Assist: Adam Lewis
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68' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalAntony
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70' Newport County subst · Substitution 1Off: Adam Lewis · On: L. Payne
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72' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardCasemiro
Foul
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78' Newport County subst · Substitution 2Off: H. Charsley · On: J. Waite
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78' Newport County subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Wildig · On: K. Rai
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79' Newport County subst · Substitution 4Off: Scot Bennett · On: Matthew Baker
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81' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: Casemiro · On: S. McTominay
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82' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Shaw · On: W. Kambwala
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88' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: Antony · On: O. Forson
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89' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: Lisandro Martínez · On: Harry Maguire
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90'+4 Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalR. Hojlund
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90'+7 Manchester United subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Varane · On: J. Evans
Match Stats
| Stat | Newport County | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 56% | 80% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 22 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 219 | 554 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 9 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 29% | 71% |
| Accurate Passes | 123 | 444 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 18 |
| Saves | 5 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Manchester United's early goals by Bruno Fernandes and Kieran Mainoo put them firmly in control of the match, despite Newport County fighting back to equalize at 2-2 before halftime
- ▸ Antony's third goal for Manchester United re-established their lead, proving crucial as they managed to hold off Newport County's late pressure