Match report

Oldham Secures 3-0 Victory Over Newport County in League Two

Oldham
Oldham
3–0
FT
Newport County
Newport County
Nov 22, 2025

Oldham secured a convincing victory over Newport County at Boundary Park, with three unanswered goals ensuring the hosts' dominance in the League Two clash. Goals from J. Hawkes and Joe Quigley were pivotal as Oldham stymied Newport's efforts to mount any real challenge.

Key Facts

  • • Oldham defeated Newport County 3-0.
  • • J. Hawkes scored twice for Oldham (53', 89').
  • • Joe Quigley found the net in the 75th minute with an assist from K. Drummond.
  • • L. Hannant and J. Robson received yellow cards for Oldham.
  • • M. Spellman was shown a yellow card for Newport County.

Lineups

Oldham

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Hudson (G)
  • 20 J. Caprice (D)
  • 5 D. Daniels (D)
  • 6 M. Monthe (D)
  • 24 J. Robson (D)
  • 4 T. Pett (M)
  • 21 J. Hawkes (M)
  • 8 R. Woods (M)
  • 19 L. Hannant (M)
  • 28 M. Mellon (F)
  • 14 J. Garner (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 T. Donaghy
  • 40 D. Simeu
  • 16 W. Sutton
  • 26 K. Payne
  • 15 K. Drummond
  • 9 M. Fondop-Talum
  • 17 J. Quigley

Newport County

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 28 J. Wright (G)
  • 2 C. Evans (D)
  • 15 L. Jenkins (D)
  • 25 A. Odimayo (D)
  • 3 A. Driscoll-Glennon (D)
  • 22 H. Ogunneye (M)
  • 44 S. Braybrooke (M)
  • 14 K. Whitmore (M)
  • 7 B. Kamwa (M)
  • 9 C. Baker-Richardson (F)
  • 19 G. Garner (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Tzanev
  • 6 C. Brennan
  • 5 J. Clarke
  • 11 C. Antwi
  • 20 B. Lloyd
  • 23 M. Reindorf
  • 21 M. Spellman

Timeline

  1. Newport County
    31' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Odimayo · On: C. Brennan
  2. Oldham
    39' Oldham Card · Yellow Card
    L. Hannant

    Foul

  3. Oldham
    46' Oldham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Hannant · On: K. Drummond
  4. Oldham
    46' Oldham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Joe Garner · On: Mike Fondop
  5. Oldham
    53' Oldham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hawkes
  6. Oldham
    57' Oldham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Robson

    Foul

  7. Newport County
    68' Newport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Ogunneye · On: M. Spellman
  8. Oldham
    71' Oldham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Mellon · On: Joe Quigley
  9. Oldham
    75' Oldham Goal · Normal Goal
    Joe Quigley · Assist: K. Drummond
  10. Newport County
    80' Newport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Baker-Richardson · On: B. Lloyd
  11. Newport County
    80' Newport County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Kamwa · On: Michael Reindorf
  12. Newport County
    84' Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    M. Spellman

    Foul

  13. Oldham
    89' Oldham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hawkes · Assist: Mike Fondop
  14. Oldham
    90'+1 Oldham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Daniels · On: D. Simeu
  15. Oldham
    90'+1 Oldham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Pett · On: K. Payne

Match Stats

Stat Oldham Newport County
Fouls 11 8
Pass Accuracy 76% 71%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 10
Corners 9 6
Total Passes 395 307
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 5
Shots on Target 7 3
xG 2.99 0.58
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 299 219
Shots Inside Box 12 6
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's turning point came in the 53rd minute when J. Hawkes scored, giving Oldham the lead and momentum.
  • ▸ Joe Quigley's goal in the 75th minute effectively sealed the win for Oldham, dealing a significant blow to Newport County's morale.