Match report
Notts County Defeats Newport County 3-0 in League Two
Notts County
3–0
FT
Newport County
Oct 28, 2017
Notts County triumphed over Newport County with a 3-0 victory in their League Two clash. The Magpies capitalized on a red card given to Newport's D. Butler in the 34th minute, with Jorge Grant scoring in the 36th and again in the 55th minute. Shola Ameobi also found the back of the net in the 52nd minute, sealing Notts County's comfortable win.
Key Facts
- • Notts County 3–0 Newport County
- • D. Butler (Newport County) received a red card in the 34th minute
- • Jorge Grant scored in the 36th and 55th minutes
- • Shola Ameobi netted in the 52nd minute
- • J. Stead provided an assist for Jorge Grant's first goal
Lineups
Notts County
Starting XI
- 34 R. Fitzsimons (G)
- 5 R. Duffy (D)
- 3 C. Dickinson (D)
- 16 S. Brisley (D)
- 2 M. Tootle (D)
- 4 E. Hewitt (D)
- 10 J. Grant (M)
- 11 T. Hawkridge (M)
- 22 R. Yates (M)
- 9 Shola Ameobi (F)
- 30 J. Stead (F)
Substitutes
- 20 L. Walker
- 19 N. Hunt
- 14 J. Forte
- 7 L. Alessandra
- 13 B. Pindroch
- 17 A. Smith
- 23 D. Jones
Newport County
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. Day (G)
- 12 B. Tozer (D)
- 17 S. Bennett (D)
- 28 M. Demetriou (D)
- 3 D. Butler (D)
- 6 B. White (D)
- 7 R. Willmott (M)
- 27 S. Rigg (M)
- 8 M. Dolan (M)
- 9 P. Amond (F)
- 10 F. Nouble (F)
Substitutes
- 14 J. Barnum-Bobb
- 15 S. McCoulsky
- 11 L. Reynolds
- 13 M. Jackson
- 20 T. Owen-Evans
- 29 J. Quigley
- 30 J. Bittner
Timeline
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34' Newport County Card · Red CardD. Butler -
36' Notts County Goal · Normal GoalJorge Grant · Assist: J. Stead -
42' Newport County Card · Yellow CardF. Nouble -
46' Newport County subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Rigg · On: J. Barnum-Bobb -
46' Newport County subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Amond · On: S. McCoulsky -
52' Notts County Goal · Normal GoalShola Ameobi · Assist: Jorge Grant -
55' Notts County Goal · Normal GoalJorge Grant -
57' Notts County Card · Yellow CardM. Tootle -
62' Newport County Card · Yellow CardMickey Demetriou -
67' Notts County Card · Yellow CardR. Duffy -
73' Newport County subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Nouble · On: L. Reynolds -
79' Notts County subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Duffy · On: Liam Walker -
80' Notts County subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Tootle · On: Nicky Hunt -
84' Notts County subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Stead · On: J. Forte
Match Stats
| Stat | Notts County | Newport County |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 21 | 4 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 1 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The red card issued to D. Butler in the 34th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Notts County, leading to quick goals by Jorge Grant and Shola Ameobi.
- ▸ Jorge Grant's second goal in the 55th minute secured Notts County's lead and effectively ended the game as a contest.