Newport County 0-2 Crawley Town
Updated
Crawley Town won: Newport County 0-2 Crawley Town in the League Two (Round 41) on Fri, 3 Apr 2026 at Rodney Parade, Newport (Casnewydd). Crawley Town goals: Harry McKirdy 57', Harry McKirdy 59'. Expected goals: 0.79-2.04. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Harry McKirdy (8.8).
Match report
Crawley Town beat Newport County 2-0
Crawley Town got the better of Newport County 2-0 away from home at Rodney Parade on Friday 3 April in the League Two.
Harry McKirdy put Crawley Town ahead on 57' (0-1) and added another on 59' (0-2).
Newport County had 58% of the ball, shots were 10-13 (2-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.79-2.04. Crawley Town were the better side on chances, too.
Harry McKirdy (Crawley Town) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 6,146. Referee: John Busby.
Match stats
| Newport County | Crawley Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.79 | 2.04 |
| Total shots | 10 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 12 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 281 (73%) | 196 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total shots | 10 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 6 |
Lineups
Newport County (4-2-3-1): Jordan Wright, Liam Shephard, Matthew Baker, Ryan Delaney, Thomas Davies, Cameron Evans, Sven Sprangler, Ben Lloyd, Harrison Biggins, Bobby Kamwa, James Crole
Crawley Town (4-4-2): Jacob Chapman, Ade Adeyemo, Charlie Barker, Scott Malone, Lewis Richards, Taylor Richards, Jay Williams, Louie Copley, Harry Forster, Harry McKirdy, Tobi Adeyemo
Key events
- 12' · Yellow card · Ben Lloyd (Newport County)
- 28' · Yellow card · Lewis Richards (Crawley Town)
- 37' · Yellow card · Cameron Evans (Newport County)
- 39' · Yellow card · Harry McKirdy (Crawley Town)
- 40' · Yellow card · Tobi Adeyemo (Crawley Town)
- 54' · Substitution · Max Anderson for Louie Copley (Crawley Town)
- 54' · Substitution · Dion Pereira for Taylor Richards (Crawley Town)
- 57' · Goal · Harry McKirdy (Crawley Town)
- 59' · Goal · Harry McKirdy (Crawley Town)
- 66' · Substitution · Ciarán Brennan for Thomas Davies (Newport County)
- 66' · Substitution · Nathaniel Opoku for Cameron Evans (Newport County)
- 66' · Substitution · Courtney Baker-Richardson for James Crole (Newport County)
- 72' · Substitution · Akinwale Joseph Odimayo for Ade Adeyemo (Crawley Town)
- 73' · Yellow card · Courtney Baker-Richardson (Newport County)
- 79' · Substitution · Johnny Russell for Lewis Richards (Crawley Town)
- 79' · Substitution · Louie Watson for Harry McKirdy (Crawley Town)
- 82' · Substitution · Gerard Garner for Ben Lloyd (Newport County)
All-time head-to-head
21 league meetings since 2010: Newport County 6, draws 5, Crawley Town 10.
Questions
Who won Newport County vs Crawley Town?
Crawley Town won, 0-2 (League Two) on Fri, 3 Apr 2026.
When and where is Newport County vs Crawley Town?
Fri, 3 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC at Rodney Parade, Newport (Casnewydd), League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Newport County and Crawley Town?
In 21 league meetings since 2010: Newport County 6 wins, 5 draws, Crawley Town 10 wins (goals 22-37).