Barrow 1-2 Newport County
Updated
Newport County won: Barrow 1-2 Newport County in the League Two (Round 46) on Sat, 2 May 2026 at SO Legal Stadium, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Barrow goals: Charlie McCann 9'. Newport County goals: Thomas Davies 76', Bobby Kamwa 83'. Expected goals: 2.42-1.81. Possession: 60-40. Player of the match: Jordan Wright (8.8).
Match report
Newport County beat Barrow 2-1
Newport County came from behind to beat Barrow 2-1 away from home at SO Legal Stadium on Saturday 2 May in the League Two.
Charlie McCann put Barrow ahead on 9' (1-0), Thomas Davies levelled for Newport County on 76' (1-1) and Bobby Kamwa restored Newport County's lead on 83' (1-2).
Barrow had 60% of the ball, shots were 25-16 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.42-1.81. Barrow created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Jordan Wright (Newport County) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 3,588. Referee: Jacob Miles.
Match stats
| Barrow | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 60 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.42 | 1.81 |
| Total shots | 25 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 40 | 38 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 194 (60%) | 119 (52%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total shots | 25 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 14 |
Lineups
Barrow (4-3-3): Killian Barrett, Scott Smith, Charlie Raglan, Angus MacDonald, Ben Jackson, Rekeem Harper, Michael Jordan Williams, Charlie McCann, Josh Gordon, Kane Hemmings, Danny Rose
Newport County (3-4-1-2): Jordan Wright, Joe Thomas, Ciarán Brennan, Matthew Baker, Ben Lloyd, Sven Sprangler, Cameron Evans, Bobby Kamwa, Harrison Biggins, James Crole, Cole Jarvis
Key events
- 9' · Goal · Charlie McCann (Barrow)
- 46' · Substitution · Thomas Davies for Cole Jarvis (Newport County)
- 61' · Yellow card · Charlie McCann (Barrow)
- 66' · Substitution · Elliot Newby for Kane Hemmings (Barrow)
- 76' · Goal · Thomas Davies (Newport County)
- 77' · Substitution · Isaac Fletcher for Josh Gordon (Barrow)
- 77' · Substitution · Joseph Anderson for Ben Jackson (Barrow)
- 80' · Yellow card · Joseph Anderson (Barrow)
- 83' · Goal · Bobby Kamwa (Newport County)
- 84' · Yellow card · Bobby Kamwa (Newport County)
- 85' · Substitution · Ben Whitfield for Danny Rose (Barrow)
- 85' · Substitution · Jovan Malcolm for Charlie Raglan (Barrow)
- 87' · Substitution · Michael Spellman for Ben Lloyd (Newport County)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Matt Smith for Bobby Kamwa (Newport County)
All-time head-to-head
18 league meetings since 2010: Barrow 8, draws 3, Newport County 7.
Questions
Who won Barrow vs Newport County?
Newport County won, 1-2 (League Two) on Sat, 2 May 2026.
When and where is Barrow vs Newport County?
Sat, 2 May 2026, 14:00 UTC at SO Legal Stadium, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Barrow and Newport County?
In 18 league meetings since 2010: Barrow 8 wins, 3 draws, Newport County 7 wins (goals 24-25).