Match report

Bristol Rovers Defeat Newport County 3-0 in League Two Clash

Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers
3–0
FT
Newport County
Newport County
Jan 31, 2026

Bristol Rovers convincingly defeated Newport County by a score of 3-0 in the League Two fixture at Rodney Parade. Youssef Akhamrich starred with two early goals before Fred Cavegn sealed the victory late on, leaving Newport struggling to mount any significant resistance throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Bristol Rovers secured a 3-0 win over Newport County in League Two.
  • • Youssef Akhamrich scored twice for Bristol Rovers (11', 29').
  • • Fred Cavegn added the third goal for Bristol Rovers at 88'.
  • • Newport County saw two yellow cards to Andy Driscoll-Glennon and Harry Biggins.
  • • Bristol Rovers had a single yellow card issued to Jack Sparkes.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 B. Young (G)
  • 17 K. Balmer (D)
  • 5 A. Kilgour (D)
  • 26 R. Harbottle (D)
  • 3 J. Sparkes (D)
  • 15 R. De Havilland (M)
  • 6 C. Mola (M)
  • 10 Y. Akhamrich (M)
  • 7 S. Forde (M)
  • 19 E. Harrison (M)
  • 29 F. Cavegn (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 K. Conteh
  • 20 J. McEachran
  • 35 M. Rijks
  • 2 J. Senior
  • 1 L. Southwood
  • 11 L. Thomas
  • 14 K. Thompson-Sommers

Newport County

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 28 J. Wright (G)
  • 18 L. Shephard (D)
  • 15 L. Jenkins (D)
  • 4 M. Baker (D)
  • 23 R. Delaney (D)
  • 3 A. Driscoll-Glennon (D)
  • 21 M. Spellman (M)
  • 6 C. Brennan (M)
  • 10 H. Biggins (M)
  • 7 B. Kamwa (M)
  • 16 J. Crole (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 T. Davies
  • 2 C. Evans
  • 19 G. Garner
  • 22 L. Jamieson
  • 20 B. Lloyd
  • 13 S. MacDonald
  • 12 J. Thomas

Timeline

  1. Bristol Rovers
    11' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Akhamrich
  2. Bristol Rovers
    29' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Akhamrich · Assist: A. Kilgour
  3. Newport County
    33' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    A. Driscoll-Glennon

    Foul

  4. Newport County
    46' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Delaney · On: B. Lloyd
  5. Newport County
    56' Newport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Shephard · On: J. Thomas
  6. Newport County
    57' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    H. Biggins

    Foul

  7. Bristol Rovers
    61' Bristol Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    Jack Sparkes

    Foul

  8. Newport County
    74' Newport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Spellman · On: G. Garner
  9. Newport County
    75' Newport County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Unknown player · On: L. Jamieson
  10. Bristol Rovers
    79' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Harrison · On: M. Rijks
  11. Bristol Rovers
    81' Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Akhamrich · On: Joel Senior
  12. Newport County
    86' Newport County subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Kamwa · On: Thomas Davies
  13. Bristol Rovers
    88' Bristol Rovers Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Cavegn · Assist: S. Forde
  14. Bristol Rovers
    90'+8 Bristol Rovers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Clinton Mola · On: K. Thompson-Sommers

Match Stats

Stat Bristol Rovers Newport County
Fouls 15 9
Pass Accuracy 66% 76%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 5
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 235 352
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 7 0
xG 1.00 0.46
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 156 268
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Youssef Akhamrich's brace (11', 29') put Bristol Rovers in control early, demoralizing Newport County.
  • ▸ The introduction of Fred Cavegn for the final goal showcased Bristol Rovers' depth and quality, sealing their dominance.