Match report
Newport County Holds Off Newcastle 1-1 in League Cup Clash
Newport County
1–1
PEN
Newcastle
Sep 30, 2020
Newport County secured a valiant 1-1 draw against Newcastle in a thrilling League Cup encounter. Tom Abrahams put Newport ahead early on, but a late equalizer from Jonjo Shelvey ensured a point for the visitors. Both teams showcased strong defensive performances and created numerous chances throughout the match.
Key Facts
- • Newport County 1–1 Newcastle (League Cup)
- • T. Abrahams scored for Newport County at minute 5
- • J. Shelvey equalized for Newcastle at minute 87
- • P. Amond and J. Shelvey received yellow cards
- • Newcastle made multiple substitutions to try and break the game open
Lineups
Newport County
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 30 N. Townsend (G)
- 17 S. Bennett (M)
- 28 M. Demetriou (D)
- 3 R. Haynes (D)
- 32 L. Shephard (D)
- 6 B. Cooper (D)
- 10 J. Sheehan (M)
- 8 M. Dolan (D)
- 19 S. Twine (M)
- 9 P. Amond (F)
- 11 T. Abrahams (F)
Substitutes
- 7 R. Willmott
- 29 R. Taylor
- 21 L. Collins
- 22 K. Ellison
- 20 S. Janneh
- 2 A. Baker
- 1 T. King
Newcastle
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 29 M. Gillespie (G)
- 18 F. Fernández (D)
- 17 E. Krafth (D)
- 19 Javi Manquillo (D)
- 15 J. Lewis (D)
- 8 J. Shelvey (M)
- 21 R. Fraser (M)
- 24 M. Almirón (M)
- 23 J. Murphy (M)
- 36 S. Longstaff (M)
- 7 A. Carroll (F)
Substitutes
- 13 C. Wilson
- 9 Joelinton
- 5 F. Schär
- 14 I. Hayden
- 16 J. Hendrick
- 57 E. Anderson
- 26 K. Darlow
Timeline
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5' Newport County Goal · Normal GoalT. Abrahams -
16' Newcastle Card · Yellow CardJ. ShelveyFoul
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31' Newport County Card · Yellow CardP. AmondFoul
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62' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Almirón · On: C. Wilson -
62' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Carroll · On: Joelinton -
71' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Krafth · On: Fabian Schär -
80' Newport County subst · Substitution 1Off: Scot Bennett · On: R. Willmott -
80' Newport County subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Amond · On: R. Taylor -
87' Newcastle Goal · Normal GoalJ. Shelvey · Assist: Joelinton -
90'+4 Newport County subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Twine · On: L. Collins
Match Stats
| Stat | Newport County | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 70% | 81% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 27 |
| Corners | 4 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 286 | 507 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 10 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 9 |
| Possession | 35% | 65% |
| Accurate Passes | 199 | 411 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 19 |
| Saves | 9 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ T. Abrahams' early goal put Newport County in control, setting the tone for the match
- ▸ J. Shelvey's late equalizer for Newcastle shifted the momentum, ensuring a hard-fought draw and extending the game into extra effort