Newport County 1-2 Swindon
Updated
Swindon won: Newport County 1-2 Swindon in the League Two (Round 28) on Fri, 24 Jan 2025 at Rodney Parade, Newport (Casnewydd). Newport County goals: Kyle Hudlin 12'. Swindon goals: Harry Smith 15', Joe Westley 75'. Expected goals: 0.82-0.86. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Harry Smith (8.3).
Match report
Swindon beat Newport County 2-1
Swindon came from behind to beat Newport County 2-1 away from home at Rodney Parade on Friday 24 January in the League Two.
Kyle Hudlin put Newport County ahead on 12' (1-0), Harry Smith levelled for Swindon on 15' (1-1) and Joe Westley restored Swindon's lead on 75' (1-2).
Newport County had 53% of the ball, shots were 8-13 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.82-0.86.
Harry Smith (Swindon Town) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 5,244. Referee: Ben Speedie.
Match stats
| Newport County | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.82 | 0.86 |
| Total shots | 8 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 11 | 31 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 239 (71%) | 202 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total shots | 8 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 11 |
Lineups
Newport County (4-2-3-1): Nick Townsend, Cameron Evans, James Clarke, Matthew Baker, Shane McLoughlin, Kieron Evans, Thomas Davies, David Ajiboye, Kai Whitmore, Bobby Kamwa, Kyle Hudlin
Swindon (3-4-3): Jack Bycroft, Ollie Clarke, Will Wright, Ryan Delaney, Tunmise Sobowale, Gavin Kilkenny, Nnamdi Ofoborh, George Cox, Aaron Drinan, Tom Nichols, Harry Smith
Key events
- 12' · Goal · Kyle Hudlin (Newport County)
- 15' · Goal · Harry Smith (Swindon)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Harry Smith (Swindon)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Kyle Hudlin (Newport County)
- 47' · Yellow card · Kieron Evans (Newport County)
- 57' · Yellow card · Kai Whitmore (Newport County)
- 59' · Substitution · Josh Martin for Kai Whitmore (Newport County)
- 59' · Substitution · Courtney Baker-Richardson for Kyle Hudlin (Newport County)
- 63' · Substitution · Joe Westley for Tom Nichols (Swindon)
- 72' · Substitution · Joel Cotterill for Nnamdi Ofoborh (Swindon)
- 75' · Goal · Joe Westley (Swindon)
- 86' · Substitution · Kabongo Tshimanga for Harry Smith (Swindon)
- 86' · Substitution · Jake Cain for George Cox (Swindon)
- 86' · Substitution · Michael Spellman for David Ajiboye (Newport County)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 2017: Newport County 7, draws 1, Swindon 8.
Questions
Who won Newport County vs Swindon?
Swindon won, 1-2 (League Two) on Fri, 24 Jan 2025.
When and where is Newport County vs Swindon?
Fri, 24 Jan 2025, 19:45 UTC at Rodney Parade, Newport (Casnewydd), League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Newport County and Swindon?
In 16 league meetings since 2017: Newport County 7 wins, 1 draws, Swindon 8 wins (goals 15-19).