Match report

Bradford Defeats Newport County 4-1 in League Two Showdown

Bradford
Bradford
4–1
FT
Newport County
Newport County
Apr 27, 2024

Bradford put on an impressive display to defeat Newport County 4-1 in the League Two encounter. Calum Kavanagh opened the scoring for Bradford with a goal from an assist by B. Halliday. The visitors struggled after Bobby Pointon scored twice and A. Cook added another, despite H. Charsley's consolation effort for Newport.

Key Facts

  • • Calum Kavanagh opened the scoring at 44 minutes (assisted by B. Halliday)
  • • A. Cook scored Bradford’s second goal in added time at 45+1 (assist from R. Smallwood)
  • • Bobby Pointon contributed two goals, one at 57 minutes and another from A. Cook's assist in the final minute of stoppage time
  • • H. Charsley netted Newport County's only goal at 65 minutes

Lineups

Bradford

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Walker (G)
  • 22 D. Oyegoke (D)
  • 5 M. Platt (D)
  • 18 C. Kelly (D)
  • 2 B. Halliday (M)
  • 7 J. Walker (M)
  • 6 R. Smallwood (M)
  • 36 T. Wright (M)
  • 8 C. Kavanagh (F)
  • 23 B. Pointon (F)
  • 9 A. Cook (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 C. Oduor
  • 14 T. Smith
  • 20 H. Chapman
  • 32 L. Richards
  • 11 A. Gilliead
  • 13 C. Doyle
  • 31 J. Tomkinson

Newport County

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Townsend (G)
  • 14 H. Bright (D)
  • 28 M. Baker (D)
  • 41 Nelson Sanca (D)
  • 23 K. Jameson (D)
  • 7 W. Evans (D)
  • 17 S. Bennett (M)
  • 8 B. Morris (M)
  • 20 H. Charsley (M)
  • 30 S. Palmer-Houlden (F)
  • 31 L. Jephcott (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 M. Bondswell
  • 11 J. Waite
  • 19 S. McLoughlin
  • 24 A. Wildig
  • 26 J. Maxted
  • 18 K. Rai
  • 34 J. Norris

Timeline

  1. Bradford
    44' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    Calum Kavanagh · Assist: B. Halliday
  2. Bradford
    45'+1 Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cook · Assist: R. Smallwood
  3. Newport County
    50' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    W. Evans

    Foul

  4. Bradford
    57' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    Bobby Pointon · Assist: R. Smallwood
  5. Newport County
    65' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Charsley
  6. Newport County
    66' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Jephcott · On: M. Bondswell
  7. Newport County
    66' Newport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Scot Bennett · On: J. Waite
  8. Bradford
    78' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bobby Pointon · On: C. Oduor
  9. Bradford
    78' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Calum Kavanagh · On: Tyler Smith
  10. Newport County
    81' Newport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Bright · On: S. McLoughlin
  11. Newport County
    81' Newport County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Charsley · On: A. Wildig
  12. Bradford
    90'+3 Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Walker · Assist: A. Cook

Match Stats

Stat Bradford Newport County
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 69% 60%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 16
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 445 373
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 6 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 9
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 306 223
Shots Inside Box 11 12
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bradford took an early lead with Calum Kavanagh’s goal, which set the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ A. Cook and Bobby Pointon capitalized on Newport County's missteps to extend Bradford's lead, solidifying a comfortable victory.