Match report

Accrington ST Stuns Newport County with Late Surge, Secure 4-1 Victory (League Two)

Newport County
Newport County
1–4
FT
Accrington ST
Accrington ST
Jan 27, 2026

Accrington ST stunned Newport County with a dominant performance to secure a 4-1 victory in their League Two match at Rodney Parade. A. Henderson opened the scoring early for Accrington, followed by N. Opoku's equalizer for Newport. However, goals from I. Sinclair, P. Madden, and I. Heath sealed the win for Accrington after N. Opoku was sent off for Newport.

Key Facts

  • • Accrington ST secured a 4-1 victory over Newport County in League Two.
  • • A. Henderson scored first for Accrington at the 2nd minute, with S. Whalley providing the assist.
  • • N. Opoku equalized for Newport County at the 35th minute, assisted by H. Biggins.
  • • I. Sinclair (51'), P. Madden (82'), and I. Heath (90') scored subsequent goals for Accrington ST.
  • • Newport County's N. Opoku was sent off in the 69th minute after receiving his second yellow card.

Lineups

Newport County

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 28 J. Wright (G)
  • 12 J. Thomas (D)
  • 4 M. Baker (D)
  • 23 R. Delaney (D)
  • 3 A. Driscoll-Glennon (D)
  • 6 C. Brennan (M)
  • 21 M. Spellman (M)
  • 8 M. Smith (M)
  • 10 H. Biggins (M)
  • 7 B. Kamwa (M)
  • 24 N. Opoku (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Tzanev
  • 2 C. Evans
  • 15 L. Jenkins
  • 16 J. Crole
  • 17 T. Davies
  • 20 B. Lloyd
  • 33 T. Nyakuhwa

Accrington ST

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 13 O. Wright
  • 2 D. Love (D)
  • 5 F. Rawson (D)
  • 17 D. Matthews
  • 38 C. O'Brien (M)
  • 4 C. Grant (M)
  • 11 I. Sinclair (M)
  • 30 I. Heath
  • 7 S. Whalley (F)
  • 10 A. Henderson (F)
  • 8 P. Madden (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Kelly
  • 3 F. Sass
  • 18 C. Caton
  • 20 C. Brown
  • 24 L. Butterfield
  • 28 S. Conneely
  • 39 J. Woods

Timeline

  1. Accrington ST
    2' Accrington ST Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Henderson · Assist: S. Whalley
  2. Accrington ST
    28' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    Devon Matthews

    Foul

  3. Accrington ST
    32' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    Conor Grant

    Foul

  4. Newport County
    35' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Opoku · Assist: H. Biggins
  5. Accrington ST
    40' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    C. O'Brien

    Foul

  6. Newport County
    45'+1 Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    M. Spellman

    Simulation

  7. Newport County
    45' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Smith · On: B. Lloyd
  8. Accrington ST
    51' Accrington ST Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Sinclair · Assist: S. Whalley
  9. Accrington ST
    56' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. O'Brien · On: F. Sass
  10. Accrington ST
    56' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Conor Grant · On: S. Conneely
  11. Newport County
    58' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    B. Lloyd

    Foul

  12. Newport County
    65' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    N. Opoku

    Argument

  13. Newport County
    65' Newport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Spellman · On: J. Crole
  14. Newport County
    69' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    N. Opoku

    Foul

  15. Newport County
    69' Newport County Card · Red Card
    N. Opoku

    Foul

  16. Accrington ST
    71' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Henderson · On: L. Butterfield
  17. Newport County
    80' Newport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Thomas · On: L. Jenkins
  18. Newport County
    80' Newport County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Driscoll-Glennon · On: Thomas Davies
  19. Newport County
    80' Newport County subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Kamwa · On: T. Nyakuhwa
  20. Accrington ST
    82' Accrington ST Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Madden · Assist: I. Sinclair
  21. Accrington ST
    84' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Madden · On: J. Woods
  22. Accrington ST
    90'+6 Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    Farrend Rawson

    Foul

  23. Accrington ST
    90' Accrington ST Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Heath · Assist: L. Butterfield

Match Stats

Stat Newport County Accrington ST
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 70% 56%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 425 316
Yellow Cards 4 5
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 5 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 297 177
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by A. Henderson set a strong tone for Accrington ST, putting immediate pressure on Newport County.
  • ▸ Newport County's equalizer through N. Opoku briefly lifted their spirits and the home crowd, but it was short-lived as Accrington regained control after Opoku was sent off in the 69th minute.
  • ▸ Accrington capitalized on their numerical advantage with three unanswered goals, including crucial strikes by I. Sinclair and P. Madden.