Match report
Swindon Town Defeats Newport County 2-0 in League Two Clash
Swindon Town
2–0
FT
Newport County
Feb 11, 2026
Swindon Town emerged victorious against Newport County with a convincing 2-0 triumph in their League Two encounter. The Red and Whites capitalized on two crucial moments to secure the win, with F. Holman scoring an impressive goal and J. Thomas contributing with an own goal. Swindon's tactical subst
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Swindon Town 2 - 0 Newport County
- • F. Holman scored at the 63rd minute with an assist from J. Hoilett.
- • J. Thomas scored an own goal for Newport County in the 66th minute.
- • Swindon made multiple substitutions, including R. Tafazolli and J. Snowdon coming on early in the game.
Lineups
Swindon Town
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 C. Ripley (G)
- 8 O. Clarke (D)
- 17 R. Tafazolli (D)
- 34 B. Kirkman (D)
- 19 J. Snowdon (M)
- 7 T. Nichols (M)
- 18 G. Kilkenny (M)
- 33 J. McGregor (M)
- 30 J. Hoilett (F)
- 21 J. Scanlon (F)
- 23 A. Drinan (F)
Substitutes
- 12 L. Ward
- 44 D. Oldaker
- 22 J. Knight-Lebel
- 25 A. Borland
- 28 O. Palmer
- 26 J. Batty
- 24 F. Holman
Newport County
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 28 J. Wright (G)
- 12 J. Thomas (D)
- 6 C. Brennan (D)
- 4 M. Baker (D)
- 17 T. Davies (D)
- 5 S. Sprangler (M)
- 21 M. Spellman (M)
- 10 H. Biggins (M)
- 19 G. Garner (M)
- 22 L. Jamieson (M)
- 24 N. Opoku (F)
Substitutes
- 13 S. MacDonald
- 3 A. Driscoll-Glennon
- 20 B. Lloyd
- 16 J. Crole
- 2 C. Evans
- 33 T. Nyakuhwa
- 40 C. Jarvis
Timeline
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37' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Tafazolli · On: J. Batty
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46' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Snowdon · On: O. Palmer
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46' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Scanlon · On: F. Holman
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60' Newport County subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Opoku · On: J. Crole
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60' Newport County subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Jamieson · On: T. Nyakuhwa
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63' Swindon Town Goal · Normal GoalF. Holman · Assist: J. Hoilett
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66' Swindon Town Goal · Own GoalJ. Thomas
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67' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Hoilett · On: J. Knight-Lebel
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77' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Nichols · On: A. Borland
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78' Newport County subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Biggins · On: C. Jarvis
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88' Newport County subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Spellman · On: A. Driscoll-Glennon
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88' Newport County subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Garner · On: B. Lloyd
Match Stats
| Stat | Swindon Town | Newport County |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 76% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 8 |
| Corners | 9 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 400 | 434 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 289 | 330 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ F. Holman's goal at 63 minutes broke Newport County’s resistance, giving Swindon Town a crucial lead.
- ▸ The own goal by J. Thomas six minutes later effectively sealed the match in favor of Swindon Town.