Barnet 1-2 Newport County
Updated
Newport County won: Barnet 1-2 Newport County in the League Two (Round 37) on Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at The Hive Stadium, London. Barnet goals: Callum Stead 32'. Newport County goals: Bobby Kamwa 65', James Crole 83'. Expected goals: 1.36-1.89. Possession: 67-33. Player of the match: Callum Stead (8.4).
Match report
Newport County beat Barnet 2-1
Newport County came from behind to beat Barnet 2-1 away from home at The Hive Stadium on Saturday 14 March in the League Two.
Callum Stead put Barnet ahead on 32' (1-0), Bobby Kamwa levelled for Newport County on 65' (1-1) and James Crole restored Newport County's lead on 83' (1-2).
Barnet had 67% of the ball, shots were 12-11 (4-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.36-1.89.
Callum Stead (Barnet) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 2,256. Referee: Oliver Mackey.
Match stats
| Barnet | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 67 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.36 | 1.89 |
| Total shots | 12 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 16 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 356 (73%) | 140 (61%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total shots | 12 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 8 |
Lineups
Barnet (4-2-3-1): Cieran Slicker, Adam Senior, Danny Collinge, Nikola Tavares, Romoney Crichlow-Noble, Nnamdi Ofoborh, Anthony Hartigan, Ryan Glover, Callum Stead, Idris Kanu, Kabongo Tshimanga
Newport County (5-3-2): Jordan Wright, Lee Jenkins, Matthew Baker, Ryan Delaney, Cameron Evans, Thomas Davies, Michael Spellman, Sven Sprangler, Harrison Biggins, Courtney Baker-Richardson, Bobby Kamwa
Key events
- 19' · Substitution · Ben Lloyd for Michael Spellman (Newport County)
- 32' · Goal · Callum Stead (Barnet)
- 46' · Substitution · James Crole for Courtney Baker-Richardson (Newport County)
- 59' · Yellow card · Thomas Davies (Newport County)
- 65' · Goal · Bobby Kamwa (Newport County)
- 74' · Substitution · Mark Shelton for Anthony Hartigan (Barnet)
- 74' · Substitution · Oliver Hawkins for Idris Kanu (Barnet)
- 75' · Yellow card · Sven Sprangler (Newport County)
- 77' · Yellow card · Ryan Glover (Barnet)
- 79' · Substitution · Joe Thomas for Thomas Davies (Newport County)
- 80' · Substitution · Tanatswa Nyakuhwa for Bobby Kamwa (Newport County)
- 83' · Goal · James Crole (Newport County)
- 84' · Substitution · Rhys Browne for Callum Stead (Barnet)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Matt Smith for Harrison Biggins (Newport County)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 2015: Barnet 4, draws 3, Newport County 1.
Questions
Who won Barnet vs Newport County?
Newport County won, 1-2 (League Two) on Sat, 14 Mar 2026.
When and where is Barnet vs Newport County?
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:00 UTC at The Hive Stadium, London, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Barnet and Newport County?
In 8 league meetings since 2015: Barnet 4 wins, 3 draws, Newport County 1 wins (goals 12-5).