Match report
Salford City Secures Narrow Victory Over Newport County In League Two
Newport County
0–1
FT
Salford City
Apr 20, 2024
Salford City stunned Newport County with a late goal to secure a narrow 1-0 victory in their League Two match. Despite a flurry of substitutions and yellow cards, Salford managed to find the net in stoppage time through Matt Smith's effort, leaving Newport County disappointed at the final whistle.
Key Facts
- • Newport County vs Salford City: 0-1 (Final Score)
- • Yellow cards for K. Jameson and B. Morris of Newport County
- • Salford City's Matt Smith scored the winning goal in stoppage time
- • Multiple substitutions from both teams, including Scot Bennett and H. Charsley coming on for Newport County
Lineups
Newport County
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 N. Townsend (G)
- 28 M. Baker (D)
- 41 Nelson Sanca (D)
- 23 K. Jameson (D)
- 14 H. Bright (M)
- 8 B. Morris (M)
- 17 S. Bennett (M)
- 33 M. Bondswell (M)
- 9 O. Bogle (F)
- 31 L. Jephcott (F)
- 7 W. Evans (F)
Substitutes
- 20 H. Charsley
- 30 S. Palmer-Houlden
- 18 K. Rai
- 10 O. Zanzala
- 11 J. Waite
- 34 J. Norris
- 26 J. Maxted
Salford City
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 A. Cairns (G)
- 2 E. Ingram (D)
- 5 A. Mariappa (D)
- 16 C. Tilt (D)
- 29 L. Garbutt (D)
- 8 M. Lund (M)
- 6 E. Watt (M)
- 7 R. Watson (M)
- 11 C. McLennan (F)
- 9 C. Hendry (F)
- 18 C. McAleny (F)
Substitutes
- 54 J. Luamba
- 30 K. N’Mai
- 17 M. Smith
- 31 J. Torrance
- 47 L. Humbles
- 3 D. John
- 39 C. Morton
Timeline
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13' Newport County Card · Yellow CardK. JamesonFoul
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14' Salford City Card · Yellow CardC. HendryArgument
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41' Salford City Card · Yellow CardC. McLennanFoul
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42' Newport County Card · Yellow CardB. MorrisFoul
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49' Salford City subst · Substitution 1Off: C. McLennan · On: J. Luamba -
61' Salford City subst · Substitution 2Off: C. McAleny · On: K. N'Mai -
65' Newport County subst · Substitution 1Off: Scot Bennett · On: H. Charsley -
65' Newport County subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Bondswell · On: S. Palmer-Houlden -
66' Salford City Card · Yellow CardJ. Luamba -
70' Newport County subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Jephcott · On: K. Rai -
76' Newport County subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Bogle · On: O. Zanzala -
82' Salford City subst · Substitution 3Off: Matthew Lund · On: Matt Smith -
90'+2 Salford City Goal · Normal GoalMatt Smith
Match Stats
| Stat | Newport County | Salford City |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 48% | 70% |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 6 | 19 |
| Corners | 2 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 250 | 424 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 8 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 7 |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Accurate Passes | 120 | 295 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 12 |
| Saves | 6 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early yellow cards to K. Jameson of Newport County and C. Hendry of Salford City set a contentious tone in the match.
- ▸ Salford's late goal by Matt Smith shifted momentum decisively towards them, securing an important victory in the last moments of play.