Match report

Newport County Defeats Chesterfield 2–1 in League Two

Newport County
Newport County
2–1
FT
Chesterfield
Chesterfield
Jan 24, 2026

Newport County held off Chesterfield to secure a vital 2–1 win in the League Two contest. Goals from H. Biggins and M. Spellman were crucial, despite late pressure from Chesterfield through D. Markanday's goal.

Key Facts

  • • Newport County defeated Chesterfield 2–1 in League Two.
  • • H. Biggins scored the opening goal at minute 50, assisted by A. Driscoll-Glennon.
  • • M. Spellman extended Newport's lead with a goal at minute 63, set up by M. Smith.
  • • D. Markanday narrowed the deficit for Chesterfield in the 85th minute.

Lineups

Newport County

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 28 J. Wright (G)
  • 18 L. Shephard (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
  • 12 J. Thomas
  • 15 L. Jenkins
  • 16 J. Crole
  • 20 B. Lloyd
  • 33 T. Nyakuhwa

Chesterfield

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Z. Hemming (G)
  • 29 S. Curtis (D)
  • 6 K. McFadzean (D)
  • 26 S. Swinkels (D)
  • 46 T. Pearce (D)
  • 36 S. Braybrooke (M)
  • 8 R. Stirk (M)
  • 7 L. Mandeville (M)
  • 45 F. Ladapo (M)
  • 28 J. Berry-McNally (M)
  • 9 W. Grigg (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 T. Naylor
  • 10 L. Bonis
  • 11 D. Duffy
  • 17 A. Dobra
  • 20 V. Daley-Campbell
  • 24 D. Markanday
  • 25 W. Dickson

Timeline

  1. Newport County
    6' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    H. Biggins

    Foul

  2. Newport County
    45' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    M. Smith

    Foul

  3. Newport County
    50' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Biggins · Assist: A. Driscoll-Glennon
  4. Newport County
    63' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Spellman · Assist: M. Smith
  5. Chesterfield
    66' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Ladapo · On: L. Bonis
  6. Newport County
    70' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Opoku · On: J. Crole
  7. Chesterfield
    75' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Berry-McNally · On: D. Duffy
  8. Chesterfield
    75' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Grigg · On: A. Dobra
  9. Chesterfield
    75' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Mandeville · On: D. Markanday
  10. Newport County
    80' Newport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Biggins · On: L. Jenkins
  11. Chesterfield
    80' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Stirk · On: Tom Naylor
  12. Chesterfield
    85' Chesterfield Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Markanday
  13. Newport County
    90'+1 Newport County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Spellman · On: T. Nyakuhwa
  14. Newport County
    90'+4 Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    A. Driscoll-Glennon

    Foul

  15. Newport County
    90' Newport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Kamwa · On: J. Thomas

Match Stats

Stat Newport County Chesterfield
Fouls 8 7
Pass Accuracy 70% 79%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 6
Corners 2 8
Total Passes 317 547
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 0.94 0.75
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 223 433
Shots Inside Box 4 5
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Newport County took an early lead through H. Biggins' goal, giving them a momentum advantage.
  • ▸ M. Spellman's second goal just before halftime secured a comfortable two-goal cushion for Newport County.