Accrington 0-1 Newport County
Updated
Newport County won: Accrington 0-1 Newport County in the League Two (Round 12) on Sat, 11 Oct 2025 at Wham Stadium, Accrington, Lancashire. Newport County goals: Isaac Sinclair 43' (og). Expected goals: 0.61-0.58. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Benn Ward (8.3).
Match report
Newport County beat Accrington 1-0
Newport County narrowly beat Accrington 1-0 away from home at Wham Stadium on Saturday 11 October in the League Two.
An own goal by Isaac Sinclair put Newport County ahead on 43' (0-1).
Accrington had 57% of the ball, shots were 12-7 (2-2 on target) and expected goals finished 0.61-0.58.
Benn Ward (Accrington Stanley) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 2,074. Referee: David Rock.
Match stats
| Accrington | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.61 | 0.58 |
| Total shots | 12 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 24 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 312 (72%) | 238 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 12 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 6 |
Lineups
Accrington (3-4-1-2): Oliver Wright, Josh Smith, Benn Ward, Logan Pye, Donald Love, Liam Coyle, Conor Grant, Isaac Heath, Isaac Sinclair, Josh Woods, Paddy Madden
Newport County (4-3-3): Jordan Wright, Joe Thomas, Lee Jenkins, Matthew Baker, Thomas Davies, Cameron Antwi, Kai Whitmore, Sammy Braybrooke, Michael Spellman, Bobby Kamwa, Michael Reindorf
Key events
- 13' · Yellow card · Donald Love (Accrington)
- 43' · Goal · Isaac Sinclair (Newport County)
- 46' · Substitution · Connor O'Brien for Donald Love (Accrington)
- 46' · Substitution · Joe Bauress for Conor Grant (Accrington)
- 67' · Substitution · Courtney Baker-Richardson for Michael Spellman (Newport County)
- 72' · Substitution · Alex Henderson for Josh Woods (Accrington)
- 72' · Substitution · Charlie Brown for Isaac Sinclair (Accrington)
- 75' · Substitution · Cameron Evans for Kai Whitmore (Newport County)
- 80' · Yellow card · Sammy Braybrooke (Newport County)
- 85' · Substitution · Ciaran Brennan for Joe Thomas (Newport County)
All-time head-to-head
17 league meetings since 2013: Accrington 5, draws 5, Newport County 7.
Questions
Who won Accrington vs Newport County?
Newport County won, 0-1 (League Two) on Sat, 11 Oct 2025.
When and where is Accrington vs Newport County?
Sat, 11 Oct 2025, 14:00 UTC at Wham Stadium, Accrington, Lancashire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Accrington and Newport County?
In 17 league meetings since 2013: Accrington 5 wins, 5 draws, Newport County 7 wins (goals 28-25).