Salford City 2-1 Newport County
Updated
Salford City won: Salford City 2-1 Newport County in the League Two (Round 4) on Tue, 1 Sept 2026 at AIG Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester. Salford City goals: Taylor Allen 83', Kelly N'Mai 90'. Newport County goals: Harrison Biggins 71'. Expected goals: 2.28-0.42. Possession: 74-26. Player of the match: Taylor Allen (8.7).
Match report
Salford City beat Newport County 2-1
Salford City came from behind to beat Newport County 2-1 at AIG Stadium on Tuesday 1 September in the League Two.
Harrison Biggins put Newport County ahead on 71' (0-1), Taylor Allen levelled for Salford City on 83' (1-1) and Kelly N'Mai restored Salford City's lead on 90' (2-1).
Kelly N'Mai's 90' strike proved decisive.
Salford City had 74% of the ball, shots were 31-4 (8-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.28-0.42. Salford City were the better side on chances, too.
Taylor Allen (Salford City) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 2,151. Referee: Matthew Russell.
Match stats
| Salford City | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 74 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.28 | 0.42 |
| Total shots | 31 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 43 | 8 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 434 (83%) | 88 (46%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 10 | 0 |
| Total shots | 31 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 23 | 2 |
Lineups
Salford City (4-4-2): Will Norris, Luke Molyneux, Will Aimson, Adebola Oluwo, Abraham Odoh, Taylor Allen, Kallum Cesay, Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu, Joe Powell, Macaulay Langstaff, Ryan Graydon
Newport County (4-2-3-1): Jordan Wright, Cameron Norman, Lee Jenkins, Kyle Cameron, Alfie Merritt, Cameron Evans, Ciarán Brennan, Yahya Bamba, Harrison Biggins, Shaquille Gwengwe, Joe Thomas
Key events
- 14' · Yellow card · Joe Thomas (Newport County)
- 63' · Substitution · Kelly N'Mai for Abraham Odoh (Salford City)
- 66' · Substitution · Matt Dibley-Dias for Yahya Bamba (Newport County)
- 68' · Yellow card · Ryan Graydon (Salford City)
- 71' · Goal · Harrison Biggins (Newport County)
- 72' · Substitution · Jorge Grant for Ryan Graydon (Salford City)
- 72' · Substitution · Kieron Evans for Cameron Evans (Newport County)
- 79' · Yellow card · Alfie Merritt (Newport County)
- 83' · Goal · Taylor Allen (Salford City)
- 84' · Substitution · Dan Sassi for Alfie Merritt (Newport County)
- 84' · Substitution · Elliot Bonds for Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu (Salford City)
- 84' · Substitution · Daniel Udoh for Joe Powell (Salford City)
- 86' · Yellow card · Cameron Norman (Newport County)
- 90' · Goal · Kelly N'Mai (Salford City)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 2019: Salford City 9, draws 3, Newport County 2.
Questions
Who won Salford City vs Newport County?
Salford City won, 2-1 (League Two) on Tue, 1 Sept 2026.
When and where is Salford City vs Newport County?
Tue, 1 Sept 2026, 18:45 UTC at AIG Stadium, Salford, Greater Manchester, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Salford City and Newport County?
In 14 league meetings since 2019: Salford City 9 wins, 3 draws, Newport County 2 wins (goals 23-14).