Match report

Bromley Defeats Newport County 2-1 in League Two Clash

Bromley
Bromley
2–1
FT
Newport County
Newport County
Jan 1, 2026

In an exciting encounter at Hayes Lane, Bromley emerged victorious against Newport County with a 2-1 scoreline. The game was decided by key moments including an own goal from C. Baker-Richardson and a late strike from N. Kabamba for the hosts. Despite Newport's efforts led by N. Opoku’s goal in the 87th minute, Bromley held on to clinch all three points in this League Two showdown.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Bromley 2–1 Newport County
  • • Own Goal: C. Baker-Richardson (45') for Bromley
  • • Goal: N. Kabamba (74') for Bromley
  • • Goal: N. Opoku (87') for Newport County
  • • Yellow Cards: Ashley Charles, M. Ifill (Bromley); Matthew Baker (Newport County)

Lineups

Bromley

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Smith (G)
  • 26 M. Ifill (D)
  • 5 O. Sowunmi (D)
  • 6 K. Cameron (D)
  • 30 I. Odutayo (D)
  • 4 A. Charles (M)
  • 18 C. Whitely (M)
  • 7 B. Krauhaus
  • 20 J. Arthurs (M)
  • 11 M. Pinnock (M)
  • 9 M. Cheek (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Long
  • 3 D. Elerewe
  • 8 B. Thompson
  • 14 N. Kabamba
  • 16 W. Hondermarck
  • 22 L. Samuel
  • 31 B. Ilunga

Newport County

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 28 J. Wright (G)
  • 15 L. Jenkins (D)
  • 4 M. Baker (D)
  • 5 J. Clarke (D)
  • 2 C. Evans (M)
  • 21 M. Spellman (M)
  • 6 C. Brennan (M)
  • 11 C. Antwi (M)
  • 3 A. Driscoll-Glennon (M)
  • 9 C. Baker-Richardson (F)
  • 7 B. Kamwa (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Tzanev
  • 14 K. Whitmore
  • 18 L. Shephard
  • 20 B. Lloyd
  • 24 N. Opoku
  • 27 M. Alexander-Walker
  • 32 J. Warner

Timeline

  1. Bromley
    45' Bromley Goal · Own Goal
    C. Baker-Richardson
  2. Newport County
    46' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Baker-Richardson · On: N. Opoku
  3. Bromley
    52' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    Ashley Charles

    Foul

  4. Bromley
    64' Bromley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Whitely · On: B. Thompson
  5. Bromley
    64' Bromley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Krauhaus · On: B. Ilunga
  6. Bromley
    65' Bromley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Arthurs · On: W. Hondermarck
  7. Bromley
    74' Bromley Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Kabamba · Assist: W. Hondermarck
  8. Newport County
    75' Newport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: James Clarke · On: Kai Whitmore
  9. Newport County
    75' Newport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Cameron Antwi · On: B. Lloyd
  10. Bromley
    86' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ifill

    Foul

  11. Newport County
    87' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Opoku · Assist: L. Jenkins
  12. Newport County
    90' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    Matthew Baker

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Bromley Newport County
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 60% 72%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 7
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 263 410
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 2.51 0.89
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 158 294
Shots Inside Box 12 4
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early own goal by C. Baker-Richardson gave Bromley a crucial advantage in the first half.
  • ▸ N. Kabamba's well-placed finish at 74' cemented Bromley’s lead, putting pressure on Newport County to respond.
  • ▸ Newport's late goal from N. Opoku offered brief hope but Bromley defended resiliently to secure the win.