Cheltenham 1-0 Newport County
Updated
Cheltenham won: Cheltenham 1-0 Newport County in the League Two (Round 44) on Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at EV Charger Points Stadium, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Cheltenham goals: George Miller 82'. Expected goals: 1.99-1.75. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Joe Day (8.5).
Match report
Cheltenham beat Newport County 1-0
Cheltenham squeezed past Newport County 1-0 at EV Charger Points Stadium on Saturday 18 April in the League Two.
George Miller put Cheltenham ahead on 82' (1-0).
Cheltenham had 56% of the ball, shots were 9-16 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.99-1.75.
Joe Day (Cheltenham Town) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 4,658. Referee: Simon Mather.
Match stats
| Cheltenham | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.99 | 1.75 |
| Total shots | 9 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 28 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 247 (70%) | 160 (60%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 2 | 8 |
| Total shots | 9 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 10 |
Lineups
Cheltenham (4-3-3): Joe Day, Jonathan Tomkinson, James Wilson, Robbie Cundy, George Nurse, Harry Ashfield, Luke Young, Isaac Hutchinson, Ryan Broom, Josh Davison, Jordan Thomas
Newport County (4-2-3-1): Jordan Wright, Liam Shephard, Matthew Baker, Ryan Delaney, Lee Jenkins, Cameron Evans, Sven Sprangler, Ben Lloyd, Harrison Biggins, James Crole, Nathaniel Opoku
Key events
- 16' · Yellow card · Matthew Baker (Newport County)
- 42' · Substitution · Arkell Jude-Boyd for Robbie Cundy (Cheltenham)
- 46' · Substitution · Mo Faal for Josh Davison (Cheltenham)
- 57' · Substitution · Jake Bickerstaff for Harry Ashfield (Cheltenham)
- 57' · Substitution · George Miller for Jordan Thomas (Cheltenham)
- 62' · Yellow card · Harrison Biggins (Newport County)
- 68' · Yellow card · Cameron Evans (Newport County)
- 71' · Substitution · Michael Spellman for Nathaniel Opoku (Newport County)
- 81' · Substitution · Cole Deeming for Ryan Broom (Cheltenham)
- 82' · Goal · George Miller (Cheltenham)
- 84' · Yellow card · James Crole (Newport County)
- 85' · Substitution · Cole Jarvis for Ben Lloyd (Newport County)
- 85' · Substitution · Bobby Kamwa for Cameron Evans (Newport County)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Isaac Hutchinson (Cheltenham)
All-time head-to-head
17 league meetings since 2013: Cheltenham 6, draws 7, Newport County 4.
Questions
Who won Cheltenham vs Newport County?
Cheltenham won, 1-0 (League Two) on Sat, 18 Apr 2026.
When and where is Cheltenham vs Newport County?
Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC at EV Charger Points Stadium, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Cheltenham and Newport County?
In 17 league meetings since 2013: Cheltenham 6 wins, 7 draws, Newport County 4 wins (goals 19-14).