Match report

Newport County Defeats Crewe 2-0 in League Two Clash

Newport County
Newport County
2–0
FT
Crewe
Crewe
Dec 29, 2025

Newport County secured a vital win in the League Two clash against Crewe, defeating them 2-0. The match was characterized by strong defensive play and clinical finishing from Newport, with goals coming from Charlie Baker-Richardson and Sammy Braybrooke.

Key Facts

  • • Newport County: 2 Goals (C. Baker-Richardson at 28', Sammy Braybrooke at 76')
  • • Crewe: No goals scored
  • • Yellow cards for Newport: A. Driscoll-Glennon (40')
  • • Substitutions (Newport): M. Spellman on B. Lloyd (74'), N. Opoku on C. Baker-Richardson (75'), L. Shephard on A. Driscoll-Glennon (85')

Lineups

Newport County

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 28 J. Wright (G)
  • 12 J. Thomas (D)
  • 15 L. Jenkins (D)
  • 4 M. Baker (D)
  • 5 J. Clarke (D)
  • 3 A. Driscoll-Glennon (D)
  • 21 M. Spellman (M)
  • 8 M. Smith (M)
  • 44 S. Braybrooke (M)
  • 7 B. Kamwa (M)
  • 9 C. Baker-Richardson (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Tzanev
  • 2 C. Evans
  • 6 C. Brennan
  • 11 C. Antwi
  • 18 L. Shephard
  • 20 B. Lloyd
  • 24 N. Opoku

Crewe

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 S. Waller
  • 4 J. J. Mingi (D)
  • 18 J. Connolly (D)
  • 2 L. Billington (D)
  • 3 R. Hutchinson (D)
  • 23 J. Powell (M)
  • 6 M. H. Sanders (M)
  • 26 T. O'Reilly (M)
  • 19 O. Lunt (M)
  • 15 D. Rankine (M)
  • 31 L. Moult (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Booth
  • 9 O. Bogle
  • 14 C. Finney
  • 17 M. Holicek
  • 20 C. Agius
  • 22 P. Croker
  • 30 S. Dancey

Timeline

  1. Newport County
    28' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Baker-Richardson
  2. Newport County
    40' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    A. Driscoll-Glennon

    Foul

  3. Crewe
    49' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    J. J. Mingi

    Foul

  4. Crewe
    53' Crewe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Owen Lunt · On: M. Holicek
  5. Crewe
    53' Crewe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Rankine · On: C. Agius
  6. Crewe
    54' Crewe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jack Powell · On: O. Bogle
  7. Crewe
    69' Crewe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. J. Mingi · On: C. Finney
  8. Crewe
    73' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    L. Moult

    Foul

  9. Newport County
    74' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Spellman · On: B. Lloyd
  10. Newport County
    75' Newport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Baker-Richardson · On: N. Opoku
  11. Newport County
    76' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    Sammy Braybrooke
  12. Newport County
    85' Newport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Smith · On: C. Brennan
  13. Newport County
    85' Newport County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Driscoll-Glennon · On: L. Shephard
  14. Crewe
    90'+1 Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    James Connolly

    Foul

  15. Newport County
    90'+2 Newport County subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Kamwa · On: Cameron Antwi

Match Stats

Stat Newport County Crewe
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 64% 77%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 13
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 278 419
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 8 3
xG 2.54 1.62
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 178 323
Shots Inside Box 17 4
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 3 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Charlie Baker-Richardson's early goal at 28' set Newport County on course for victory, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Sammy Braybrooke’s second goal at 76' sealed the win and dampened Crewe's attempts to stage a comeback.