Match report

Newport County Defeats Cheltenham 1-0 in League Two Clash

Newport County
Newport County
1–0
FT
Cheltenham
Cheltenham
May 1, 2021

Newport County held on to defeat Cheltenham Town 1-0 in a League Two showdown, thanks to a first-half goal from J. Labadie. Despite Cheltenham's attempts to level the score, Newport's defense remained robust, leading to a crucial victory in their season.

Key Facts

  • • J. Labadie scored Newport County's only goal in the 4th minute, assisted by A. Hartigan
  • • Scot Bennett of Newport County received a yellow card in the 55th minute
  • • Cheltenham's A. May was substituted in the 63rd minute, replaced by I. Vassilev
  • • Newport County made their first substitution in the 80th minute, with L. Collins replacing N. Maynard
  • • Three yellow cards were issued to Cheltenham players: A. May, B. Tozer, and Sean Long

Lineups

Newport County

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. King (G)
  • 17 S. Bennett (D)
  • 28 M. Demetriou (D)
  • 3 R. Haynes (M)
  • 32 L. Shephard (D)
  • 14 A. Lewis (M)
  • 4 J. Labadie (M)
  • 10 J. Sheehan (M)
  • 20 A. Hartigan (M)
  • 21 L. Collins (F)
  • 9 P. Amond (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 N. Maynard
  • 34 J. Ledley
  • 30 N. Townsend
  • 16 L. Gambin
  • 8 M. Dolan
  • 29 R. Taylor
  • 22 K. Ellison

Cheltenham

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 20 J. Griffiths (G)
  • 4 B. Tozer (D)
  • 3 C. Hussey (M)
  • 5 C. Raglan (D)
  • 2 S. Long (D)
  • 26 L. Sercombe (M)
  • 11 M. Blair (M)
  • 7 C. Thomas (M)
  • 10 A. May (F)
  • 9 S. Smith (F)
  • 19 G. Lloyd (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 C. Wright
  • 29 I. Vassilev
  • 14 A. Williams
  • 18 F. Azaz
  • 28 E. Chapman
  • 1 S. Flinders
  • 17 L. Freestone

Timeline

  1. Newport County
    4' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Labadie · Assist: A. Hartigan
  2. Cheltenham
    46' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Raglan · On: C. Wright
  3. Newport County
    55' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    Scot Bennett

    Foul

  4. Cheltenham
    56' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    A. May

    Argument

  5. Cheltenham
    63' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. May · On: I. Vassilev
  6. Cheltenham
    63' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Smith · On: Andy Williams
  7. Cheltenham
    64' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Lloyd · On: F. Azaz
  8. Newport County
    80' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Collins · On: N. Maynard
  9. Cheltenham
    88' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    B. Tozer

    Foul

  10. Cheltenham
    90' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    Sean Long

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Newport County Cheltenham
Fouls 8 7
Pass Accuracy 56% 67%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 11
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 342 464
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 6 2
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 191 309
Shots Inside Box 5 5
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Labadie's early goal in the 4th minute set the tone for Newport County's victory, providing a crucial lead they defended throughout the match.
  • ▸ Cheltenham's multiple substitutions in the second half, including A. May and S. Smith, were attempts to turn the momentum but were unsuccessful.