Swindon 0-2 Newport County
Updated
Newport County won: Swindon 0-2 Newport County in the England, EFL Trophy (Round 2) on Tue, 22 Sept 2026 at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire. Newport County goals: Gerard Garner 4', Tanatswa Nyakuhwa 80'. Possession: 60-40. Player of the match: Tanatswa Nyakuhwa (9).
Match report
Newport County beat Swindon 2-0
Newport County got the better of Swindon 2-0 away from home at The Nigel Eady County Ground on Tuesday 22 September in the England, EFL Trophy.
Gerard Garner put Newport County ahead on 4' (0-1) and Tanatswa Nyakuhwa made it 0-2 on 80'.
Swindon had 60% of the ball, shots were 12-14 (1-5 on target).
Tanatswa Nyakuhwa (Newport County) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 1,368. Referee: Declan Bourne.
Match stats
| Swindon | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 60 | 40 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 12 | 18 |
| Big chances | 2 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 378 (75%) | 226 (66%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 11 |
| Shots outside box | 7 | 3 |
Lineups
Swindon (3-4-2-1): Lewis Ward, James Debayo, James Ball, Billy Kirkman, Lucas Griffiths-Brown, Tom Nichols, Daniel Butterworth, Mitchell Clark, Freddie Hoare, Jaylan Pearman, Antwoine Hackford
Newport County (4-2-3-1): Jake Turner, Cameron Evans, Joe Thomas, Dan Sassi, Alfie Merritt, Matt Smith, Cole Jarvis, Tanatswa Nyakuhwa, Harri Pugh, Yahya Bamba, Gerard Garner
Key events
- 4' · Goal · Gerard Garner (Newport County)
- 80' · Goal · Tanatswa Nyakuhwa (Newport County)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 2017: Swindon 8, draws 1, Newport County 7.
Questions
Who won Swindon vs Newport County?
Newport County won, 0-2 (England, EFL Trophy) on Tue, 22 Sept 2026.
When and where is Swindon vs Newport County?
Tue, 22 Sept 2026, 18:00 UTC at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, EFL Trophy.
What is the head-to-head record between Swindon and Newport County?
In 16 league meetings since 2017: Swindon 8 wins, 1 draws, Newport County 7 wins (goals 19-15).