Match report

Fleetwood Town Defeats Newport County 2-0 in League Two Clash

Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town
2–0
FT
Newport County
Newport County
Apr 26, 2025

In an emphatic display of skill and determination, Fleetwood Town defeated Newport County 2-0 in their crucial League Two fixture. Goals by Patrick Patterson and Zach Medley sealed the win for Fleetwood, showcasing their resilience against a valiant but ultimately unsuccessful Newport effort.

Key Facts

  • • Fleetwood Town secured victory with goals from P. Patterson (52') and Z. Medley (74').
  • • Mick Virtue-Thick received a yellow card for Fleetwood in the 31st minute.
  • • Newport County made multiple substitutions early in the game including C. Baker-Richardson's exit at 7' and K. Hudlin at 67'.
  • • Zach Medley also received a yellow card in the 76th minute for Fleetwood.

Lineups

Fleetwood Town

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Lynch (G)
  • 24 W. Johnson (D)
  • 5 J. Bolton (D)
  • 3 Z. Medley (D)
  • 16 Mackenzie Hunt (D)
  • 20 H. Neal (M)
  • 11 R. Broom (M)
  • 8 M. Virtue-Thick (M)
  • 17 M. Helm (M)
  • 44 P. Patterson (M)
  • 31 O. Devonport (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 E. Bonds
  • 23 G. Morrison
  • 27 K. Moore
  • 15 R. Bennett
  • 25 F. Potter
  • 37 L. Hewitson
  • 28 F. Cross-Adair

Newport County

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Townsend (G)
  • 12 J. Thomas (D)
  • 23 K. Jameson (D)
  • 4 M. Baker (D)
  • 3 A. Glennon (D)
  • 19 S. McLoughlin (M)
  • 11 C. Antwi (M)
  • 17 K. Evans (M)
  • 10 O. Greaves (F)
  • 9 C. Baker-Richardson (F)
  • 7 B. Kamwa (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 K. Hudlin
  • 14 K. Whitmore
  • 44 D. Ajiboye
  • 38 K. Patten
  • 36 L. Webb
  • 41 R. Lonergan
  • 40 M. Alexander-Walker

Timeline

  1. Newport County
    7' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Baker-Richardson · On: K. Hudlin
  2. Fleetwood Town
    31' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow Card
    M. Virtue-Thick

    Foul

  3. Fleetwood Town
    52' Fleetwood Town Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Patterson
  4. Newport County
    66' Newport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Evans · On: Kai Whitmore
  5. Newport County
    67' Newport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Hudlin · On: D. Ajiboye
  6. Fleetwood Town
    69' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Helm · On: E. Bonds
  7. Fleetwood Town
    74' Fleetwood Town Goal · Normal Goal
    Z. Medley · Assist: M. Hunt
  8. Fleetwood Town
    76' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Medley

    Foul

  9. Fleetwood Town
    79' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Virtue-Thick · On: G. Morrison
  10. Fleetwood Town
    79' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Devonport · On: Kobei Moore
  11. Newport County
    82' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    Cameron Antwi

    Foul

  12. Newport County
    83' Newport County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Greaves · On: K. Patten
  13. Fleetwood Town
    84' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Will Johnson · On: R. Bennett
  14. Fleetwood Town
    85' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Z. Medley · On: F. Potter

Match Stats

Stat Fleetwood Town Newport County
Fouls 6 8
Pass Accuracy 85% 74%
Offsides 0 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 8
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 500 329
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 7 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 427 245
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fleetwood took an early lead when P. Patterson scored in the 52nd minute, giving them momentum.
  • ▸ The second goal by Z. Medley in the 74th minute solidified Fleetwood's control of the game and secured their victory.