Match report

Tranmere Defeats Newport County 4-1 in League Two Clash

Newport County
Newport County
1–4
FT
Tranmere
Tranmere
May 3, 2025

Tranmere stunned Newport County on Sunday, running away with the game after an early goal by S. McLoughlin for Newport. Despite falling behind, Tranmere fought back and took control of the match following Kai Whitmore's red card in the 66th minute.

Key Facts

  • • Newport County opened scoring through S. McLoughlin at 23 minutes.
  • • Kai Whitmore received a yellow and then a red card for Newport County at 66 minutes, leaving them with 10 players.
  • • Tranmere equalized and scored four goals by J. Garrett (41'), K. Dennis (48'), O. Patrick (70'), and J. Davison (78').

Lineups

Newport County

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Townsend (G)
  • 12 J. Thomas (D)
  • 4 M. Baker (D)
  • 23 K. Jameson (D)
  • 3 A. Glennon (D)
  • 19 S. McLoughlin (M)
  • 14 K. Whitmore (M)
  • 11 C. Antwi (M)
  • 10 O. Greaves (M)
  • 7 B. Kamwa (F)
  • 25 K. Hudlin (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 M. Alexander-Walker
  • 38 K. Patten
  • 26 C. Evans
  • 28 T. Davies
  • 21 M. Spellman
  • 17 K. Evans
  • 36 L. Webb

Tranmere

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. McGee (G)
  • 22 L. O'Connor (D)
  • 5 T. Davies (D)
  • 6 J. Turnbull (D)
  • 2 C. Norman (M)
  • 16 C. Merrie (M)
  • 15 J. Garrett (M)
  • 20 S. Taylor (M)
  • 30 O. Patrick (F)
  • 7 K. Morris (F)
  • 14 K. Dennis (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 J. Davison
  • 19 H. Saunders
  • 23 C. Wood
  • 18 C. Jennings
  • 11 J. Hawkes
  • 3 Z. Bradshaw
  • 13 J. Murphy

Timeline

  1. Newport County
    23' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    S. McLoughlin
  2. Newport County
    27' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    Kai Whitmore

    Argument

  3. Tranmere
    41' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Garrett · Assist: C. Norman
  4. Newport County
    43' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    A. Driscoll-Glennon

    Foul

  5. Tranmere
    46' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Taylor · On: J. Davison
  6. Tranmere
    48' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Dennis
  7. Newport County
    63' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Cameron Antwi · On: M. Alexander-Walker
  8. Tranmere
    63' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Dennis · On: H. Saunders
  9. Newport County
    66' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    Kai Whitmore

    Foul

  10. Newport County
    66' Newport County Card · Red Card
    Kai Whitmore

    Foul

  11. Tranmere
    70' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Patrick · Assist: H. Saunders
  12. Newport County
    71' Newport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Greaves · On: K. Patten
  13. Tranmere
    73' Tranmere subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Patrick · On: Connor Wood
  14. Tranmere
    77' Tranmere subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Garrett · On: C. Jennings
  15. Tranmere
    77' Tranmere subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Norman · On: J. Hawkes
  16. Tranmere
    78' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Davison · Assist: J. Hawkes
  17. Newport County
    81' Newport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Jameson · On: C. Evans
  18. Newport County
    81' Newport County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Driscoll-Glennon · On: Thomas Davies
  19. Newport County
    81' Newport County subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Hudlin · On: M. Spellman

Match Stats

Stat Newport County Tranmere
Fouls 15 10
Pass Accuracy 75% 84%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 7 12
Corners 1 6
Total Passes 352 503
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 3 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 0 4
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 263 423
Shots Inside Box 2 6
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Newport County's early goal gave them a brief lead, but Tranmere quickly responded with equalizer by J. Garrett.
  • ▸ The red card for Kai Whitmore at the 66-minute mark became a turning point as it allowed Tranmere to capitalize and secure four goals.