Newport County 1-4 Tranmere
Updated
Tranmere won: Newport County 1-4 Tranmere in the League Two (Round 46) on Sat, 3 May 2025 at Rodney Parade, Newport (Casnewydd). Newport County goals: Shane McLoughlin 23'. Tranmere goals: Jake Garrett 41', Kristian Dennis 48', Omari Patrick 70', Josh Davison 78'. Sent off: Kai Whitmore (68'). Expected goals: 0.44-0.76. Possession: 41-59. Player of the match: Cameron Norman (8.3).
Match report
Tranmere rout Newport County 4-1
Tranmere came from behind to beat Newport County 4-1 away from home at Rodney Parade on Saturday 3 May in the League Two.
Shane McLoughlin put Newport County ahead on 23' (1-0), Jake Garrett levelled for Tranmere on 41' (1-1), Kristian Dennis restored Tranmere's lead on 48' (1-2), Omari Patrick made it 1-3 on 70' and Josh Davison made it 1-4 on 78'.
Kai Whitmore (Newport County) was sent off on 68'.
Newport County had 41% of the ball, shots were 7-12 (3-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.44-0.76.
Cameron Norman (Tranmere Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 5,465. Referee: Andrew Humphries.
Match stats
| Newport County | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 41 | 59 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.44 | 0.76 |
| Total shots | 7 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 10 | 20 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 263 (76%) | 421 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 1 | 6 |
| Total shots | 7 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 0 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 2 | 7 |
Lineups
Newport County (4-3-1-2): Nick Townsend, Joe Thomas, Matthew Baker, Kyle Jameson, Anthony Driscoll-Glennon, Shane McLoughlin, Kai Whitmore, Cameron Antwi, Oliver Greaves, Bobby Kamwa, Kyle Hudlin
Tranmere (3-4-2-1): Luke McGee, Lee O'Connor, Tom Davies, Jordan Turnbull, Cameron Norman, Chris Merrie, Jake Garrett, Sam Taylor, Omari Patrick, Kieron Morris, Kristian Dennis
Key events
- 23' · Goal · Shane McLoughlin (Newport County)
- 27' · Yellow card · Kai Whitmore (Newport County)
- 41' · Goal · Jake Garrett (Tranmere)
- 43' · Yellow card · Anthony Driscoll-Glennon (Newport County)
- 46' · Substitution · Josh Davison for Sam Taylor (Tranmere)
- 48' · Goal · Kristian Dennis (Tranmere)
- 63' · Substitution · Moses Alexander-Walker for Cameron Antwi (Newport County)
- 63' · Substitution · Harvey Saunders for Kristian Dennis (Tranmere)
- 68' · Red card · Kai Whitmore (Newport County)
- 70' · Goal · Omari Patrick (Tranmere)
- 71' · Substitution · Keenan Patten for Oliver Greaves (Newport County)
- 73' · Substitution · Connor Wood for Omari Patrick (Tranmere)
- 77' · Substitution · Josh Hawkes for Cameron Norman (Tranmere)
- 77' · Substitution · Connor Jennings for Jake Garrett (Tranmere)
- 78' · Goal · Josh Davison (Tranmere)
- 81' · Substitution · Michael Spellman for Kyle Hudlin (Newport County)
- 81' · Substitution · Cameron Evans for Kyle Jameson (Newport County)
- 81' · Substitution · Thomas Davies for Anthony Driscoll-Glennon (Newport County)
All-time head-to-head
17 league meetings since 2014: Newport County 7, draws 5, Tranmere 5.
Questions
Who won Newport County vs Tranmere?
Tranmere won, 1-4 (League Two) on Sat, 3 May 2025.
When and where is Newport County vs Tranmere?
Sat, 3 May 2025, 14:00 UTC at Rodney Parade, Newport (Casnewydd), League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Newport County and Tranmere?
In 17 league meetings since 2014: Newport County 7 wins, 5 draws, Tranmere 5 wins (goals 23-20).