Salford City 1-1 Newport County
Updated
It finished level: Salford City 1-1 Newport County in the League Two (Round 29) on Tue, 28 Jan 2025 at The Peninsula Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester. Salford City goals: Hakeeb Adelakun 31' (pen). Newport County goals: Shane McLoughlin 11' (pen). Sent off: Tyrese Fornah (75'). Expected goals: 2.27-1.23. Possession: 63-37. Player of the match: Liam Shephard (8.4).
Match report
Salford City 1-1 Newport County: match report
It finished 1-1 between Salford City and Newport County in the League Two on Tuesday 28 January.
Shane McLoughlin put Newport County ahead from the penalty spot on 11' (0-1) and Hakeeb Adelakun levelled for Salford City from the penalty spot on 31' (1-1).
Tyrese Fornah (Salford City) was sent off on 75'.
Salford City had 63% of the ball, shots were 20-5 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.27-1.23. Salford City will feel they deserved more.
Liam Shephard (Salford City) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 1,952. Referee: Scott Simpson.
Match stats
| Salford City | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 63 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.27 | 1.23 |
| Total shots | 20 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 15 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 254 (66%) | 115 (49%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total shots | 20 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 5 |
Lineups
Salford City (4-3-3): Jamie Jones, Liam Shephard, Stephan Negru, Curtis Tilt, Kevin Berkoe, Tyrese Fornah, Lewis Warrington, Matthew Lund, Jon Taylor, Kylian Kouassi, Hakeeb Adelakun
Newport County (4-2-3-1): Nick Townsend, Cameron Evans, Matthew Baker, James Clarke, Shane McLoughlin, Kieron Evans, Thomas Davies, Josh Martin, Kai Whitmore, Bobby Kamwa, David Ajiboye
Key events
- 4' · Yellow card · Tyrese Fornah (Salford City)
- 11' · Goal · Shane McLoughlin (Newport County)
- 31' · Goal · Hakeeb Adelakun (Salford City)
- 45'+4 · Substitution · Cameron Antwi for Kai Whitmore (Newport County)
- 48' · Yellow card · Cameron Evans (Newport County)
- 67' · Yellow card · Cameron Antwi (Newport County)
- 71' · Substitution · Cole Stockton for Kylian Kouassi (Salford City)
- 71' · Substitution · Rosaire Longelo for Jon Taylor (Salford City)
- 73' · Substitution · Anthony Driscoll-Glennon for Thomas Davies (Newport County)
- 75' · Red card · Tyrese Fornah (Salford City)
- 82' · Substitution · Courtney Baker-Richardson for David Ajiboye (Newport County)
- 83' · Substitution · Noah Mawene for Josh Martin (Newport County)
- 83' · Substitution · Ryan Watson for Lewis Warrington (Salford City)
- 83' · Substitution · Haji Mnoga for Kevin Berkoe (Salford City)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 2019: Salford City 9, draws 3, Newport County 2.
Questions
Who won Salford City vs Newport County?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League Two) on Tue, 28 Jan 2025.
When and where is Salford City vs Newport County?
Tue, 28 Jan 2025, 19:45 UTC at The Peninsula Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Salford City and Newport County?
In 14 league meetings since 2019: Salford City 9 wins, 3 draws, Newport County 2 wins (goals 23-14).