Match report

Newport County Defeats Barrow 2-1 in League Two Thriller

Barrow
Barrow
1–2
FT
Newport County
Newport County
May 2, 2026

Newport County overcame a tough start to clinch a 2-1 victory over Barrow at Holker Street. Despite falling behind early through Chris McCann's goal for Barrow, Newport bounced back with crucial goals from Thomas Davies and B. Kamwa to secure all three points in the League Two fixture.

Key Facts

  • • Barrow: 1 goal (Chris McCann 9')
  • • Newport County: 2 goals (Thomas Davies 76', B. Kamwa 83')
  • • Chris McCann (Barrow) received a yellow card in the 61st minute
  • • Joseph Anderson (Barrow) received a yellow card in the 80th minute
  • • B. Kamwa (Newport County) received a yellow card in the 84th minute

Lineups

Barrow

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 32 K. Barrett
  • 8 S. Smith (D)
  • 5 C. Raglan (D)
  • 2 A. MacDonald (D)
  • 7 B. Jackson (D)
  • 45 R. Harper (M)
  • 4 M. Williams (M)
  • 14 C. McCann (M)
  • 25 J. Gordon (F)
  • 15 K. Hemmings (F)
  • 33 D. Rose (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 I. Fletcher
  • 19 J. Malcolm
  • 16 S. Foley
  • 34 B. Whitfield
  • 11 E. Newby
  • 22 J. Anderson

Newport County

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 28 J. Wright (G)
  • 12 J. Thomas (D)
  • 6 C. Brennan (D)
  • 4 M. Baker (D)
  • 20 B. Lloyd (M)
  • 5 S. Sprangler (M)
  • 2 C. Evans (M)
  • 7 B. Kamwa (M)
  • 10 H. Biggins (F)
  • 16 J. Crole (F)
  • 40 C. Jarvis (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 S. MacDonald
  • 23 R. Delaney
  • 18 L. Shephard
  • 8 M. Smith
  • 17 T. Davies
  • 21 M. Spellman
  • 36 H. Pugh

Timeline

  1. Barrow
    9' Barrow Goal · Normal Goal
    C. McCann
  2. Newport County
    46' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Jarvis · On: Thomas Davies
  3. Barrow
    61' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    C. McCann

    Foul

  4. Barrow
    66' Barrow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Hemmings · On: E. Newby
  5. Newport County
    76' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    Thomas Davies · Assist: J. Crole
  6. Barrow
    77' Barrow subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Josh Gordon · On: I. Fletcher
  7. Barrow
    77' Barrow subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ben Jackson · On: J. Anderson
  8. Barrow
    80' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    Joseph Anderson

    Foul

  9. Newport County
    83' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Kamwa · Assist: S. Sprangler
  10. Newport County
    84' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    B. Kamwa
  11. Barrow
    85' Barrow subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Raglan · On: J. Malcolm
  12. Barrow
    85' Barrow subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Rose · On: B. Whitfield
  13. Newport County
    87' Newport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Lloyd · On: M. Spellman
  14. Newport County
    90'+5 Newport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Kamwa · On: M. Smith

Match Stats

Stat Barrow Newport County
Fouls 15 11
Pass Accuracy 59% 53%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 17
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 330 233
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 9 5
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 8
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 196 123
Shots Inside Box 10 13
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 13 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Newport County's equalizer by Thomas Davies in the 76th minute changed the momentum of the game, giving them the confidence to push for the win.
  • ▸ B. Kamwa's goal in the 83rd minute sealed the victory for Newport County, dealing a blow to Barrow's hopes of fighting back.