Match report

Newport County Holds Off Newcastle 1-1 in League Cup Clash

Newport County
Newport County
1–1
PEN
Newcastle
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

  1. Newport County
    5' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Abrahams
  2. Newcastle
    16' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    J. Shelvey

    Foul

  3. Newport County
    31' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    P. Amond

    Foul

  4. Newcastle
    62' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Almirón · On: C. Wilson
  5. Newcastle
    62' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Carroll · On: Joelinton
  6. Newcastle
    71' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Krafth · On: Fabian Schär
  7. Newport County
    80' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Scot Bennett · On: R. Willmott
  8. Newport County
    80' Newport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Amond · On: R. Taylor
  9. Newcastle
    87' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Shelvey · Assist: Joelinton
  10. Newport County
    90'+4 Newport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: 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