Newport County 3-2 Oldham
Updated
Newport County won: Newport County 3-2 Oldham in the League Two (Round 45) on Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at Rodney Parade, Newport (Casnewydd). Newport County goals: Bobby Kamwa 9', Ben Lloyd 46', Bobby Kamwa 90'+18. Oldham goals: Will Sutton 29', Dynel Simeu 35'. Sent off: Mike Fondop-Talum (38'). Expected goals: 3.49-0.88. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Bobby Kamwa (8.7).
Match report
Newport County beat Oldham 3-2
Newport County came from behind to beat Oldham 3-2 at Rodney Parade on Saturday 25 April in the League Two.
Bobby Kamwa put Newport County ahead on 9' (1-0), Will Sutton levelled for Oldham on 29' (1-1), Dynel Simeu restored Oldham's lead on 35' (1-2), Ben Lloyd levelled for Newport County on 46' (2-2) and Bobby Kamwa restored Newport County's lead on 90+18' (3-2).
Bobby Kamwa's 90+18' strike proved decisive.
Mike Fondop-Talum (Oldham) was sent off on 38'.
Newport County had 54% of the ball, shots were 25-11 (13-6 on target) and expected goals finished 3.49-0.88. Newport County were the better side on chances, too.
Bobby Kamwa (Newport County) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 5,706. Referee: David Rock.
Match stats
| Newport County | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.49 | 0.88 |
| Total shots | 25 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 13 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 43 | 14 |
| Big chances | 5 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 191 (66%) | 171 (63%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total shots | 25 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 13 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 17 | 8 |
Lineups
Newport County (4-2-3-1): Jordan Wright, Liam Shephard, Matthew Baker, Lee Jenkins, Thomas Davies, Sven Sprangler, Cameron Evans, Ben Lloyd, Harrison Biggins, Bobby Kamwa, James Crole
Oldham (4-4-2): Mathew Hudson, Will Sutton, Dynel Simeu, Manny Monthé, Jamie Robson, Kane Taylor, Ryan Woods, Tom Pett, Josh Hawkes, Joe Garner, Mike Fondop-Talum
Key events
- 9' · Goal · Bobby Kamwa (Newport County)
- 29' · Goal · Will Sutton (Oldham)
- 32' · Substitution · Joe Thomas for Liam Shephard (Newport County)
- 35' · Goal · Dynel Simeu (Oldham)
- 38' · Red card · Mike Fondop-Talum (Oldham)
- 43' · Substitution · Ciarán Brennan for Lee Jenkins (Newport County)
- 46' · Substitution · Cole Jarvis for Thomas Davies (Newport County)
- 46' · Goal · Ben Lloyd (Newport County)
- 63' · Substitution · Tom Donaghy for Mathew Hudson (Oldham)
- 63' · Substitution · Jake Leake for Kane Taylor (Oldham)
- 64' · Substitution · Reagan Ogle for Will Sutton (Oldham)
- 86' · Substitution · Michael Spellman for Harrison Biggins (Newport County)
- 87' · Yellow card · Michael Spellman (Newport County)
- 90'+14 · Yellow card · Reagan Ogle (Oldham)
- 90'+18 · Yellow card · Joe Garner (Oldham)
- 90'+18 · Goal · Bobby Kamwa (Newport County)
- 90'+20 · Yellow card · Bobby Kamwa (Newport County)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2018: Newport County 4, draws 1, Oldham 5.
Questions
Who won Newport County vs Oldham?
Newport County won, 3-2 (League Two) on Sat, 25 Apr 2026.
When and where is Newport County vs Oldham?
Sat, 25 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC at Rodney Parade, Newport (Casnewydd), League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Newport County and Oldham?
In 10 league meetings since 2018: Newport County 4 wins, 1 draws, Oldham 5 wins (goals 14-21).