Match report

Gillingham Stuns Newport County, Secures 3-2 Win in League Two

Gillingham
Gillingham
3–2
FT
Newport County
Newport County
Jan 17, 2026

Gillingham secured a dramatic victory against Newport County with a final score of 3–2. The match was filled with twists and turns as Gillingham managed to come from behind after an early goal by M. Spellman for Newport County. Chris Masterson put Gillingham level before Cameron Antwi restored the lead for Newport County. However, late goals from A. Little via penalty and a final strike by G. McCleary sealed the win for Gillingham.

Key Facts

  • • M. Spellman (Newport County) scored in the 4th minute
  • • C. Masterson (Gillingham) equalized at the 30th minute
  • • Max Clark received a yellow card for Gillingham in the 62nd minute
  • • Cameron Antwi (Newport County) scored again at the 84th minute to give them temporary lead
  • • A. Little of Gillingham scored from a penalty in injury time
  • • G. McCleary secured victory with another goal for Gillingham in the final moments

Lineups

Gillingham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Morris (G)
  • 30 S. Gale (D)
  • 5 A. Smith (D)
  • 4 C. Masterson (D)
  • 3 M. Clark (D)
  • 14 R. McKenzie (M)
  • 8 A. Little (M)
  • 17 J. Smith (M)
  • 23 B. Dack (M)
  • 11 A. Rowe (M)
  • 9 J. Andrews (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Turner
  • 2 R. Hutton
  • 6 E. Coleman
  • 7 G. McCleary
  • 12 S. Palmer-Houlden
  • 19 S. Vokes
  • 20 E. Nevitt

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)
  • 8 M. Smith (M)
  • 10 H. Biggins (M)
  • 7 B. Kamwa (M)
  • 24 N. Opoku (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Tzanev
  • 6 C. Brennan
  • 11 C. Antwi
  • 12 J. Thomas
  • 16 J. Crole
  • 17 T. Davies
  • 33 T. Nyakuhwa

Timeline

  1. Newport County
    4' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Spellman · Assist: N. Opoku
  2. Gillingham
    30' Gillingham Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Masterson · Assist: Max Clark
  3. Newport County
    55' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Spellman · On: T. Nyakuhwa
  4. Gillingham
    62' Gillingham Card · Yellow Card
    Max Clark

    Foul

  5. Gillingham
    70' Gillingham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Smith · On: G. McCleary
  6. Newport County
    76' Newport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Smith · On: C. Brennan
  7. Newport County
    76' Newport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Jenkins · On: Cameron Antwi
  8. Newport County
    84' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    Cameron Antwi · Assist: T. Nyakuhwa
  9. Gillingham
    86' Gillingham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Rowe · On: R. Hutton
  10. Gillingham
    87' Gillingham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Andrews · On: S. Vokes
  11. Newport County
    88' Newport County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Shephard · On: J. Thomas
  12. Newport County
    89' Newport County subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Opoku · On: J. Crole
  13. Gillingham
    90'+12 Gillingham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Dack · On: E. Coleman
  14. Newport County
    90'+16 Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    C. Brennan

    Simulation

  15. Gillingham
    90' Gillingham Goal · Penalty
    A. Little
  16. Gillingham
    90' Gillingham Goal · Normal Goal
    G. McCleary · Assist: Max Clark

Match Stats

Stat Gillingham Newport County
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 78% 68%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 22
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 419 327
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 7 11
Shots on Target 6 7
xG 3.90 1.48
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 326 222
Shots Inside Box 16 14
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 3 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early strike by M. Spellman put Newport County ahead, but Chris Masterson's equalizer at 30 minutes shifted momentum towards Gillingham.
  • ▸ Cameron Antwi's second half goal for Newport County looked like it would hold up until A. Little converted a penalty and G. McCleary scored in injury time to secure the win.