Match report
Newport County 1–1 Mansfield Town: A Share of the Points in League Two
Newport County
1–1
FT
Mansfield Town
May 9, 2019
Newport County secured a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Mansfield Town in their League Two clash. The game was characterized by a strong defensive effort from both sides, with key moments from players like Paul Amond and Chris Hamilton turning the tide.
Key Facts
- • Chris Hamilton scored the opening goal for Mansfield Town in the 12th minute.
- • Paul Amond equalized for Newport County in the 83rd minute.
- • Mansfield Town's Jordan Mellis provided an assist for Hamilton's goal.
- • Newport County's Matthew O'Brien received a yellow card early on, in the 6th minute.
- • Three substitutions were made by Newport County: Matthew Dolan for Adebayo Azeez, Scot Bennett for Joe Labadie, and Adebayo Azeez for Paul Amond.
Lineups
Newport County
Formation: 3-1-4-2
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)
- 16 J. Sheehan (M)
- 8 M. Dolan (M)
- 9 P. Amond (F)
- 11 J. Matt (F)
Substitutes
- 14 A. Azeez
- 4 J. Labadie
- 22 A. Crofts
- 2 D. Pipe
- 10 K. Marsh-Brown
- 15 T. Bakinson
- 27 H. McKirdy
Mansfield Town
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 C. Logan (G)
- 25 B. Turner (D)
- 5 K. Pearce (D)
- 17 R. Sweeney (D)
- 6 N. Bishop (M)
- 8 J. Mellis (M)
- 20 G. Jones
- 22 C. Hamilton (F)
- 7 A. MacDonald (M)
- 32 D. Rose (F)
- 19 T. Walker (F)
Substitutes
- 3 M. Benning
- 10 O. Khan
- 11 W. Atkinson
- 14 J. Smith
- 21 N. Ajose
- 23 J. Grant
- 30 A. Smith
Timeline
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6' Newport County Card · Yellow CardM. O'Brien -
12' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal GoalC. Hamilton · Assist: J. Mellis -
54' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow CardK. Pearce -
58' Newport County subst · Substitution 1Off: Matthew Dolan · On: A. Azeez -
68' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow CardD. Rose -
72' Newport County subst · Substitution 2Off: Scot Bennett · On: J. Labadie -
77' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Rose · On: Malvind Benning -
83' Newport County Goal · Normal GoalP. Amond -
84' Newport County subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Amond · On: A. Crofts
Match Stats
| Stat | Newport County | Mansfield Town |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 51% | 51% |
| Offsides | 5 | 6 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 11 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 278 | 292 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 1 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Accurate Passes | 142 | 150 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early yellow card to Newport County's Matthew O'Brien in the 6th minute could have influenced their defensive approach.
- ▸ Chris Hamilton's goal in the 12th minute gave Mansfield Town an early lead, but Newport County's resilience paid off with Paul Amond's equalizer in the 83rd minute.