Newport County 1-2 AFC Wimbledon
Updated
AFC Wimbledon won: Newport County 1-2 AFC Wimbledon in the League Two (Round 24) on Thu, 2 Jan 2025 at Rodney Parade, Newport (Casnewydd). Newport County goals: Oliver Greaves 90'+2. AFC Wimbledon goals: Josh Kelly 49', Romaine Sawyers 77'. Expected goals: 1.07-1.70. Possession: 59-41. Player of the match: Josh Kelly (8.6).
Match report
AFC Wimbledon beat Newport County 2-1
AFC Wimbledon squeezed past Newport County 2-1 away from home at Rodney Parade on Thursday 2 January in the League Two.
Josh Kelly put AFC Wimbledon ahead on 49' (0-1), Romaine Sawyers made it 0-2 on 77' and Oliver Greaves pulled one back for Newport County on 90+2' (1-2).
Newport County had 59% of the ball, shots were 15-13 (7-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.07-1.70.
Josh Kelly (AFC Wimbledon) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 4,485. Referee: William James Finnie.
Match stats
| Newport County | AFC Wimbledon | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 59 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.07 | 1.70 |
| Total shots | 15 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 29 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 387 (79%) | 250 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 3 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total shots | 15 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 11 |
Lineups
Newport County (4-1-4-1): Jacob Carney, Shane McLoughlin, Ciaran Brennan, Matthew Baker, Anthony Driscoll-Glennon, Kieron Evans, Michael Spellman, Cameron Antwi, Kai Whitmore, Bobby Kamwa, Kyle Hudlin
AFC Wimbledon (3-5-2): Owen Goodman, Riley Harbottle, Ryan Johnson, Isaac Ogundere, Josh Neufville, Sam Hutchinson, Jake Reeves, Alistair Smith, James Tilley, Josh Kelly, Mathew Stevens
Key events
- 41' · Yellow card · Riley Harbottle (AFC Wimbledon)
- 46' · Substitution · Romaine Sawyers for Riley Harbottle (AFC Wimbledon)
- 49' · Goal · Josh Kelly (AFC Wimbledon)
- 53' · Yellow card · James Tilley (AFC Wimbledon)
- 55' · Yellow card · Josh Kelly (AFC Wimbledon)
- 62' · Substitution · Luke Jephcott for Kyle Hudlin (Newport County)
- 77' · Substitution · Oliver Greaves for Kai Whitmore (Newport County)
- 77' · Substitution · Jamie Miley for Michael Spellman (Newport County)
- 77' · Goal · Romaine Sawyers (AFC Wimbledon)
- 80' · Substitution · James Furlong for James Tilley (AFC Wimbledon)
- 84' · Substitution · Aron Sasu for Mathew Stevens (AFC Wimbledon)
- 90' · Substitution · Kyle Jameson for Shane McLoughlin (Newport County)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Oliver Greaves (Newport County)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 2010: Newport County 2, draws 8, AFC Wimbledon 4.
Questions
Who won Newport County vs AFC Wimbledon?
AFC Wimbledon won, 1-2 (League Two) on Thu, 2 Jan 2025.
When and where is Newport County vs AFC Wimbledon?
Thu, 2 Jan 2025, 19:45 UTC at Rodney Parade, Newport (Casnewydd), League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Newport County and AFC Wimbledon?
In 14 league meetings since 2010: Newport County 2 wins, 8 draws, AFC Wimbledon 4 wins (goals 23-23).