Bromley 2-1 Newport County
Updated
Bromley won: Bromley 2-1 Newport County in the League Two (Round 24) on Thu, 1 Jan 2026 at Copperjax Community Stadium, London. Bromley goals: Courtney Baker-Richardson 45'+3 (og), Nicke Kabamba 74'. Newport County goals: Nathaniel Opoku 87'. Expected goals: 2.45-1.26. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Ciaran Brennan (8.1).
Match report
Bromley beat Newport County 2-1
Bromley squeezed past Newport County 2-1 at Copperjax Community Stadium on Thursday 1 January in the League Two.
An own goal by Courtney Baker-Richardson put Bromley ahead on 45+3' (1-0), Nicke Kabamba made it 2-0 on 74' and Nathaniel Opoku pulled one back for Newport County on 87' (2-1).
Bromley had 40% of the ball, shots were 14-7 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.45-1.26. Bromley were the better side on chances, too.
Ciaran Brennan (Newport County) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 4,946. Referee: Kirsty Dowle.
Match stats
| Bromley | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.45 | 1.26 |
| Total shots | 14 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 17 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 158 (60%) | 294 (72%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total shots | 14 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 4 |
Lineups
Bromley (4-1-4-1): Grant Smith, Marcus Ifill, Omar Sowunmi, Kyle Cameron, Idris Odutayo, Ashley Charles, Corey Whitely, Ben Krauhaus, Jude Arthurs, Mitchell Pinnock, Michael Cheek
Newport County (3-5-2): Jordan Wright, Lee Jenkins, Matthew Baker, James Clarke, Cameron Evans, Michael Spellman, Ciaran Brennan, Cameron Antwi, Anthony Driscoll-Glennon, Courtney Baker-Richardson, Bobby Kamwa
Key events
- 45'+3 · Goal · Courtney Baker-Richardson (Bromley)
- 46' · Substitution · Nathaniel Opoku for Courtney Baker-Richardson (Newport County)
- 46' · Substitution · Nicke Kabamba for Michael Cheek (Bromley)
- 51' · Yellow card · Ashley Charles (Bromley)
- 64' · Substitution · Brooklyn Ilunga for Ben Krauhaus (Bromley)
- 65' · Substitution · William Hondermarck for Jude Arthurs (Bromley)
- 65' · Substitution · Ben Thompson for Corey Whitely (Bromley)
- 74' · Goal · Nicke Kabamba (Bromley)
- 75' · Substitution · Ben Lloyd for Cameron Antwi (Newport County)
- 75' · Substitution · Kai Whitmore for James Clarke (Newport County)
- 86' · Yellow card · Marcus Ifill (Bromley)
- 87' · Goal · Nathaniel Opoku (Newport County)
- 90' · Yellow card · Matthew Baker (Newport County)
All-time head-to-head
4 league meetings since 2024: Bromley 3, draws 1, Newport County 0.
Questions
Who won Bromley vs Newport County?
Bromley won, 2-1 (League Two) on Thu, 1 Jan 2026.
When and where is Bromley vs Newport County?
Thu, 1 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at Copperjax Community Stadium, London, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Bromley and Newport County?
In 4 league meetings since 2024: Bromley 3 wins, 1 draws, Newport County 0 wins (goals 9-4).