Match report

Rochdale Defeats Newport County 2-0 in League Two

Newport County
Newport County
0–2
FT
Rochdale
Rochdale
May 7, 2022

Rochdale triumphed over Newport County with a convincing 2-0 win at the Rodney Parade. The visitors took an early lead when Michael Done scored after just 16 minutes, assisted by Ewan Brierley. Despite Newport's substitutions throughout the game to find a breakthrough, Rochdale solidified their position and sealed the deal in stoppage time through Alex Odoh.

Key Facts

  • • Rochdale won 2-0 against Newport County in League Two.
  • • Michael Done scored the first goal at minute 16, assisted by Ewan Brierley.
  • • Alex Odoh netted the second and final goal in stoppage time, with an assist from Charlie Grant.
  • • Newport made three substitutions: Oliver Cooper, Scot Bennett, and David Telford came on for their respective team members.

Lineups

Newport County

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 30 N. Townsend (G)
  • 5 J. Clarke (D)
  • 17 S. Bennett (M)
  • 14 A. Lewis (D)
  • 4 J. Pask (D)
  • 2 C. Norman (D)
  • 8 M. Dolan (M)
  • 19 D. Telford (F)
  • 18 F. Azaz (M)
  • 31 O. Cooper (M)
  • 11 R. Street (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 J. Cain
  • 50 H. Bright
  • 21 L. Collins
  • 12 A. Fisher
  • 22 K. Ellison
  • 26 J. Waite
  • 1 J. Day

Rochdale

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Eastwood (G)
  • 4 J. McNulty (D)
  • 6 E. O'Connell (D)
  • 2 C. O'Keeffe (M)
  • 26 M. Clark (M)
  • 5 M. Taylor (D)
  • 16 M. Done (F)
  • 7 S. Dooley (M)
  • 11 C. Grant (F)
  • 24 E. Brierley (M)
  • 9 L. Charman (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 A. Odoh
  • 19 J. Andrews
  • 23 L. Kelly
  • 3 A. White
  • 30 B. Kelly
  • 20 D. Cashman
  • 10 A. Newby

Timeline

  1. Rochdale
    16' Rochdale Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Done · Assist: E. Brierley
  2. Newport County
    46' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Cooper · On: J. Cain
  3. Newport County
    61' Newport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Scot Bennett · On: H. Bright
  4. Newport County
    74' Newport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Telford · On: L. Collins
  5. Rochdale
    76' Rochdale subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Charman · On: A. Odoh
  6. Rochdale
    88' Rochdale subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Done · On: J. Andrews
  7. Rochdale
    90'+2 Rochdale Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Odoh · Assist: C. Grant

Match Stats

Stat Newport County Rochdale
Fouls 7 7
Pass Accuracy 79% 77%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 11
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 518 393
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 2 3
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 407 301
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early 16th-minute goal by Michael Done set the tone for Rochdale's control over Newport County.
  • ▸ Newport’s failure to capitalize on substitutions in the second half allowed Rochdale to maintain their lead and secure the victory.