Walsall 2-0 Newport County
Updated
Walsall won: Walsall 2-0 Newport County in the League Two (Round 23) on Sun, 29 Dec 2024 at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Walsall goals: Nathan Lowe 72', Nathan Lowe 90'+5. Expected goals: 0.96-0.18. Possession: 33-67. Player of the match: Taylor Allen (9).
Match report
Walsall beat Newport County 2-0
Walsall got the better of Newport County 2-0 at Poundland Bescot Stadium on Sunday 29 December in the League Two.
Nathan Lowe put Walsall ahead on 72' (1-0) and added another on 90+5' (2-0).
Walsall had 33% of the ball, shots were 13-4 (6-1 on target) and expected goals finished 0.96-0.18.
Taylor Allen (Walsall) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 6,706. Referee: Carl Brook.
Match stats
| Walsall | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 33 | 67 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.96 | 0.18 |
| Total shots | 13 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 8 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 162 (65%) | 426 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total shots | 13 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 3 |
Lineups
Walsall (3-5-2): Tommy Simkin, David Okagbue, Harry Williams, Taylor Allen, Connor Barrett, Jamie Jellis, Ryan Stirk, Charlie Lakin, Liam Gordon, Jamille Matt, Nathan Lowe
Newport County (4-3-3): Nick Townsend, Shane McLoughlin, Ciaran Brennan, Matthew Baker, Anthony Driscoll-Glennon, Kai Whitmore, Kieron Evans, Cameron Antwi, Bobby Kamwa, Luke Jephcott, Michael Spellman
Key events
- 20' · Yellow card · Anthony Driscoll-Glennon (Newport County)
- 42' · Yellow card · Harry Williams (Walsall)
- 59' · Substitution · Albert Adomah for Jamille Matt (Walsall)
- 60' · Substitution · Jack Earing for Charlie Lakin (Walsall)
- 60' · Substitution · Oisin McEntee for Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 66' · Yellow card · David Okagbue (Walsall)
- 72' · Goal · Nathan Lowe (Walsall)
- 76' · Substitution · Oliver Greaves for Michael Spellman (Newport County)
- 76' · Substitution · Jamie Miley for Cameron Antwi (Newport County)
- 76' · Substitution · Hamzad Kargbo for Luke Jephcott (Newport County)
- 81' · Yellow card · Liam Gordon (Walsall)
- 86' · Substitution · Kyle Jameson for Bobby Kamwa (Newport County)
- 86' · Substitution · Kyle Hudlin for Kai Whitmore (Newport County)
- 89' · Substitution · Donervon Daniels for Jack Earing (Walsall)
- 90'+5 · Goal · Nathan Lowe (Walsall)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 2019: Walsall 4, draws 7, Newport County 3.
Questions
Who won Walsall vs Newport County?
Walsall won, 2-0 (League Two) on Sun, 29 Dec 2024.
When and where is Walsall vs Newport County?
Sun, 29 Dec 2024, 15:00 UTC at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Newport County?
In 14 league meetings since 2019: Walsall 4 wins, 7 draws, Newport County 3 wins (goals 18-17).