Walsall 2-1 Newport County
Updated
Walsall won: Walsall 2-1 Newport County in the League Two (Round 39) on Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Walsall goals: Daniel Kanu 62', Alexander Pattison 90'+7. Newport County goals: Harrison Biggins 38'. Expected goals: 1.65-0.78. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Alexander Pattison (9.1).
Match report
Walsall beat Newport County 2-1
Walsall came from behind to beat Newport County 2-1 at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on Saturday 21 March in the League Two.
Harrison Biggins put Newport County ahead on 38' (0-1), Daniel Kanu levelled for Walsall on 62' (1-1) and Alexander Pattison restored Walsall's lead on 90+7' (2-1).
Alexander Pattison's 90+7' strike proved decisive.
Walsall had 56% of the ball, shots were 18-11 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.65-0.78.
Alexander Pattison (Walsall) was player of the match with a 9.1 rating.
Attendance: 6,652. Referee: Ross Joyce.
Match stats
| Walsall | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.65 | 0.78 |
| Total shots | 18 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 16 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 295 (73%) | 225 (69%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 5 |
| Total shots | 18 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 6 |
Lineups
Walsall (4-3-3): Myles Roberts, Rico Browne, Kacper Lopata, Harrison Burke, Mason Hancock, Alexander Pattison, Alfie Chang, Charlie Lakin, Albert Adomah, Daniel Kanu, Aaron Loupalo-Bi
Newport County (4-2-3-1): Jordan Wright, Thomas Davies, Matthew Baker, Ryan Delaney, Liam Shephard, Sven Sprangler, Cameron Evans, Ben Lloyd, Harrison Biggins, Bobby Kamwa, James Crole
Key events
- 2' · Yellow card · Sven Sprangler (Newport County)
- 30' · Yellow card · Alfie Chang (Walsall)
- 38' · Goal · Harrison Biggins (Newport County)
- 55' · Substitution · Aden Flint for Kacper Lopata (Walsall)
- 58' · Yellow card · Ben Lloyd (Newport County)
- 58' · Yellow card · Cameron Evans (Newport County)
- 58' · Yellow card · Mason Hancock (Walsall)
- 62' · Goal · Daniel Kanu (Walsall)
- 63' · Substitution · Jamie Jellis for Alfie Chang (Walsall)
- 63' · Substitution · Aaron Pressley for Aaron Loupalo-Bi (Walsall)
- 66' · Substitution · Joe Thomas for Ben Lloyd (Newport County)
- 76' · Substitution · Matt Smith for Cameron Evans (Newport County)
- 76' · Yellow card · Charlie Lakin (Walsall)
- 77' · Substitution · Nathaniel Opoku for Bobby Kamwa (Newport County)
- 82' · Substitution · Jid Okeke for Albert Adomah (Walsall)
- 85' · Substitution · Courtney Baker-Richardson for James Crole (Newport County)
- 85' · Substitution · Anthony Driscoll-Glennon for Liam Shephard (Newport County)
- 90'+7 · Goal · Alexander Pattison (Walsall)
- 90'+8 · Yellow card · Alexander Pattison (Walsall)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 2019: Walsall 4, draws 7, Newport County 3.
Questions
Who won Walsall vs Newport County?
Walsall won, 2-1 (League Two) on Sat, 21 Mar 2026.
When and where is Walsall vs Newport County?
Sat, 21 Mar 2026, 15:00 UTC at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Newport County?
In 14 league meetings since 2019: Walsall 4 wins, 7 draws, Newport County 3 wins (goals 18-17).