Tranmere 2-1 Newport County
Updated
Tranmere won: Tranmere 2-1 Newport County in the League Two (Round 15) on Sat, 9 Nov 2024 at Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside. Tranmere goals: Connor Jennings 41', Kieron Morris 58'. Newport County goals: Kyle Hudlin 84'. Sent off: Kyle Jameson (90'). Expected goals: 1.64-0.73. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Connor Jennings (8.3).
Match report
Tranmere beat Newport County 2-1
Tranmere narrowly beat Newport County 2-1 at Prenton Park on Saturday 9 November in the League Two.
Connor Jennings put Tranmere ahead on 41' (1-0), Kieron Morris made it 2-0 on 58' and Kyle Hudlin pulled one back for Newport County on 84' (2-1).
Kyle Jameson (Newport County) was sent off on 90+2'.
Tranmere had 52% of the ball, shots were 16-10 (5-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.64-0.73.
Connor Jennings (Tranmere Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 5,805. Referee: Martin Coy.
Match stats
| Tranmere | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.64 | 0.73 |
| Total shots | 16 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 20 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 284 (68%) | 251 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total shots | 16 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 5 |
Lineups
Tranmere (4-4-2): Luke McGee, Cameron Norman, Tom Davies, Jordan Turnbull, Connor Wood, Kieron Morris, Sam Finley, Regan Hendry, Omari Patrick, Connor Jennings, Luke Norris
Newport County (4-3-3): Nick Townsend, Matthew Baker, Ciaran Brennan, Kyle Jameson, Cameron Evans, Bryn Morris, Jamie Miley, Aaron Wildig, Michael Spellman, Kyle Hudlin, Bobby Kamwa
Key events
- 11' · Yellow card · Cameron Norman (Tranmere)
- 27' · Yellow card · Kyle Jameson (Newport County)
- 41' · Goal · Connor Jennings (Tranmere)
- 45' · Substitution · Lee O'Connor for Cameron Norman (Tranmere)
- 58' · Goal · Kieron Morris (Tranmere)
- 65' · Substitution · Courtney Baker-Richardson for Michael Spellman (Newport County)
- 79' · Substitution · Kai Whitmore for Aaron Wildig (Newport County)
- 84' · Goal · Kyle Hudlin (Newport County)
- 88' · Yellow card · Cameron Evans (Newport County)
- 90' · Substitution · Josh Davison for Luke Norris (Tranmere)
- 90' · Substitution · Josh Hawkes for Omari Patrick (Tranmere)
- 90' · Substitution · Kieron Evans for Matthew Baker (Newport County)
- 90' · Substitution · Shane McLoughlin for Jamie Miley (Newport County)
- 90'+2 · Red card · Kyle Jameson (Newport County)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Kyle Hudlin (Newport County)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Regan Hendry (Tranmere)
All-time head-to-head
17 league meetings since 2014: Tranmere 5, draws 5, Newport County 7.
Questions
Who won Tranmere vs Newport County?
Tranmere won, 2-1 (League Two) on Sat, 9 Nov 2024.
When and where is Tranmere vs Newport County?
Sat, 9 Nov 2024, 15:00 UTC at Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Newport County?
In 17 league meetings since 2014: Tranmere 5 wins, 5 draws, Newport County 7 wins (goals 20-23).