Match report

Newport County Defeats Oldham 3-2 in League Two Thriller

Newport County
Newport County
3–2
FT
Oldham
Oldham
Apr 25, 2026

Newport County staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Oldham 3-2 in a League Two match filled with twists and turns. The game saw Newport County strike early through B. Kamwa, only for Oldham to take the lead with goals from W. Sutton and D. Simeu. However, Newport County turned things around with a red card for Oldham's Mike Fondop and a brace from B. Kamwa in the second half, securing a crucial three points.

Key Facts

  • • Newport County: 3 goals, B. Kamwa (9', 46', 90+18')
  • • Oldham: 2 goals, W. Sutton (29'), D. Simeu (35')
  • • Mike Fondop (Oldham) received a red card for violent conduct
  • • The match ended in a dramatic fashion with a missed penalty by B. Kamwa, followed by a late winner

Lineups

Newport County

Starting XI

  • 28 Jordan Wright (G)
  • 18 Liam Shephard (D)
  • 4 Matthew Baker (D)
  • 15 Lee Jenkins (D)
  • 17 Thomas Davies (D)
  • 5 Sven Sprangler (M)
  • 2 Cameron Evans (M)
  • 20 Ben Lloyd (M)
  • 10 Harrison Biggins (M)
  • 7 Bobby Kamwa (M)
  • 16 James Crole (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Joe Thomas
  • 6 Ciaran Brennan
  • 40 Cole Jarvis
  • 21 Michael Spellman
  • 13 Shaun MacDonald
  • 3 Anthony Driscoll-Glennon
  • 8 Matthew Smith

Oldham

Starting XI

  • 1 Matthew Hudson (G)
  • 16 Will Sutton (D)
  • 40 Dynel Simeu (D)
  • 6 Manny Monthe (D)
  • 24 Jamie Robson (D)
  • 7 Kane Taylor (M)
  • 8 Ryan Woods (M)
  • 4 Tom Pett (M)
  • 21 Josh Hawkes (M)
  • 14 Joe Garner (F)
  • 9 Mike Fondop (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 Tom Donaghy
  • 2 Reagan Ogle
  • 3 Jake Leake
  • 38 Frankie McMahon-Brown
  • 27 Oliver Hammond
  • 22 Fabio Jaló

Timeline

  1. Newport County
    9' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Kamwa · Assist: H. Biggins
  2. Oldham
    29' Oldham Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Sutton · Assist: R. Woods
  3. Newport County
    32' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Shephard · On: J. Thomas
  4. Oldham
    35' Oldham Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Simeu
  5. Oldham
    38' Oldham Card · Red Card
    Mike Fondop

    Violent conduct

  6. Newport County
    43' Newport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Jenkins · On: C. Brennan
  7. Newport County
    46' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Lloyd
  8. Newport County
    46' Newport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Thomas Davies · On: C. Jarvis
  9. Oldham
    63' Oldham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Sutton · On: R. Ogle
  10. Oldham
    63' Oldham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Taylor · On: J. Leake
  11. Oldham
    63' Oldham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matthew Hudson · On: T. Donaghy
  12. Newport County
    86' Newport County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Biggins · On: M. Spellman
  13. Newport County
    87' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    M. Spellman

    Foul

  14. Oldham
    90'+14 Oldham Card · Yellow Card
    R. Ogle

    Foul

  15. Newport County
    90'+15 Newport County Goal · Missed Penalty
    B. Kamwa
  16. Newport County
    90'+18 Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Kamwa · Assist: B. Lloyd

Match Stats

Stat Newport County Oldham
Fouls 15 18
Pass Accuracy 65% 62%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 20 12
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 288 269
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 12 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 188 166
Shots Inside Box 13 10
Saves 4 8
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Newport County's red card against Oldham's Mike Fondop at 38' changed the momentum of the game, allowing the hosts to take control.
  • ▸ B. Kamwa's brace in the second half (46' and 90+18') was instrumental in Newport County's comeback, overcoming Oldham's early lead.