Newport County 0-0 Walsall
Updated
It finished level: Newport County 0-0 Walsall in the League Two (Round 44) on Mon, 21 Apr 2025 at Rodney Parade, Newport (Casnewydd). Sent off: Ciaran Brennan (78'). Expected goals: 0.45-1.72. Possession: 34-66. Player of the match: Tommy Simkin (8.2).
Match report
Newport County 0-0 Walsall: match report
Newport County and Walsall played out a goalless draw at Rodney Parade on Monday 21 April in the League Two.
Ciaran Brennan (Newport County) was sent off on 78'.
Newport County had 34% of the ball, shots were 7-17 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.45-1.72. Walsall will feel they deserved more.
Tommy Simkin (Walsall) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 4,578. Referee: Sam Purkiss.
Match stats
| Newport County | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 34 | 66 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.45 | 1.72 |
| Total shots | 7 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 34 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 162 (64%) | 398 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total shots | 7 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 11 |
Lineups
Newport County (4-3-3): Nick Townsend, Joe Thomas, James Clarke, Matthew Baker, Shane McLoughlin, Cameron Antwi, Ciaran Brennan, Kai Whitmore, Michael Spellman, Kyle Hudlin, Bobby Kamwa
Walsall (3-5-2): Tommy Simkin, Taylor Allen, Harry Williams, David Okagbue, Nathan Asiimwe, Alfie Chang, Jamie Jellis, Ryan Stirk, Liam Gordon, Albert Adomah, Levi Amantchi
Key events
- 37' · Yellow card · Albert Adomah (Walsall)
- 39' · Substitution · Jaden Warner for James Clarke (Newport County)
- 62' · Substitution · Anthony Driscoll-Glennon for Kai Whitmore (Newport County)
- 62' · Substitution · Josh Martin for Michael Spellman (Newport County)
- 66' · Substitution · Jamille Matt for Levi Amantchi (Walsall)
- 66' · Substitution · George Hall for Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 66' · Substitution · Connor Barrett for Liam Gordon (Walsall)
- 72' · Substitution · Oisin McEntee for Alfie Chang (Walsall)
- 78' · Red card · Ciaran Brennan (Newport County)
- 83' · Substitution · Courtney Baker-Richardson for Kyle Hudlin (Newport County)
- 84' · Substitution · Ellis Harrison for Albert Adomah (Walsall)
- 90'+9 · Substitution · David Ajiboye for Josh Martin (Newport County)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 2019: Newport County 3, draws 7, Walsall 4.
Questions
Who won Newport County vs Walsall?
The match was a draw, 0-0 (League Two) on Mon, 21 Apr 2025.
When and where is Newport County vs Walsall?
Mon, 21 Apr 2025, 11:30 UTC at Rodney Parade, Newport (Casnewydd), League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Newport County and Walsall?
In 14 league meetings since 2019: Newport County 3 wins, 7 draws, Walsall 4 wins (goals 17-18).