Newport County 3-1 Gillingham
Updated
Newport County won: Newport County 3-1 Gillingham in the League Two (Round 35) on Tue, 4 Mar 2025 at Rodney Parade, Newport (Casnewydd). Newport County goals: Bobby Kamwa 9', Bobby Kamwa 27', Bobby Kamwa 30'. Gillingham goals: Jimmy-Jay Morgan 69'. Expected goals: 1.39-1.44. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Bobby Kamwa (9.8).
Match report
Newport County beat Gillingham 3-1
Newport County got the better of Gillingham 3-1 at Rodney Parade on Tuesday 4 March in the League Two.
Bobby Kamwa put Newport County ahead on 9' (1-0), added another on 27' (2-0), added another on 30' (3-0) and Jimmy-Jay Morgan pulled one back for Gillingham on 69' (3-1).
Newport County had 43% of the ball, shots were 18-15 (6-8 on target) and expected goals finished 1.39-1.44.
Bobby Kamwa (Newport County) was player of the match with a 9.8 rating.
Attendance: 3,589. Referee: Aaron Bannister.
Match stats
| Newport County | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.39 | 1.44 |
| Total shots | 18 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 27 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 232 (72%) | 336 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 6 |
| Corners | 1 | 9 |
| Total shots | 18 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 9 |
Lineups
Newport County (3-4-3): Nick Townsend, Matthew Baker, James Clarke, Jaden Warner, Joe Thomas, Cameron Antwi, Shane McLoughlin, Anthony Driscoll-Glennon, Bobby Kamwa, Courtney Baker-Richardson, David Ajiboye
Gillingham (3-4-3): Glenn Morris, Andrew Smith, Max Ehmer, Sam Gale, Remeao Hutton, Robbie McKenzie, Armani Little, Max Clark, Jimmy-Jay Morgan, Elliott Nevitt, Joseph Gbode
Key events
- 9' · Goal · Bobby Kamwa (Newport County)
- 15' · Yellow card · Jaden Warner (Newport County)
- 27' · Goal · Bobby Kamwa (Newport County)
- 30' · Goal · Bobby Kamwa (Newport County)
- 62' · Yellow card · Andrew Smith (Gillingham)
- 69' · Goal · Jimmy-Jay Morgan (Gillingham)
- 71' · Yellow card · Max Ehmer (Gillingham)
- 76' · Substitution · Cameron Evans for Jaden Warner (Newport County)
- 79' · Yellow card · Sam Gale (Gillingham)
- 79' · Yellow card · Joseph Gbode (Gillingham)
- 83' · Substitution · Kieron Evans for David Ajiboye (Newport County)
- 89' · Yellow card · Cameron Antwi (Newport County)
- 89' · Yellow card · Courtney Baker-Richardson (Newport County)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Elliott Nevitt (Gillingham)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · James Clarke (Newport County)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Armani Little (Gillingham)
All-time head-to-head
9 league meetings since 2022: Newport County 6, draws 1, Gillingham 2.
Questions
Who won Newport County vs Gillingham?
Newport County won, 3-1 (League Two) on Tue, 4 Mar 2025.
When and where is Newport County vs Gillingham?
Tue, 4 Mar 2025, 19:45 UTC at Rodney Parade, Newport (Casnewydd), League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Newport County and Gillingham?
In 9 league meetings since 2022: Newport County 6 wins, 1 draws, Gillingham 2 wins (goals 15-8).