Newport County 2-2 Plymouth
Updated
It finished level: Newport County 2-2 Plymouth in the England, EFL Trophy (Round 1) on Tue, 6 Oct 2026 at Rodney Parade, Newport (Casnewydd). Newport County goals: Kieron Evans 3', Yahya Bamba 59' (pen). Plymouth goals: Aribim Pepple 75', Tyreeq Bakinson 90'. Possession: 32-68. Player of the match: Xavier Amaechi (8.7).
Match report
Newport County 2-2 Plymouth: match report
Newport County and Plymouth shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Rodney Parade on Tuesday 6 October in the England, EFL Trophy.
Kieron Evans put Newport County ahead on 3' (1-0), Yahya Bamba made it 2-0 from the penalty spot on 59', Aribim Pepple pulled one back for Plymouth on 75' (2-1) and Tyreeq Bakinson levelled for Plymouth on 90' (2-2).
Newport County had 32% of the ball, shots were 9-12 (3-5 on target).
Xavier Amaechi (Plymouth Argyle) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 1,697. Referee: Niall Smith.
Match stats
| Newport County | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 32 | 68 |
| Total shots | 9 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 10 | 18 |
| Big chances | 3 | 7 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 5 |
| Accurate passes | 163 (61%) | 473 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 0 | 4 |
| Total shots | 9 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 10 |
| Shots outside box | 3 | 2 |
Lineups
Newport County (4-2-3-1): Shaun MacDonald, Cameron Evans, Joe Thomas, Dan Sassi, Alfie Merritt, Cole Jarvis, Matt Smith, Yahya Bamba, Aaron Lewis, Kieron Evans, Gerard Garner
Plymouth (4-4-2): James Storer, Matthew Sorinola, Mathias Ross, Jack MacKenzie, Jared Rendle, Xavier Amaechi, Tyreeq Bakinson, Caleb Roberts, Tegan Finn, Sebastian Campbell, Caleb Watts
Key events
- 3' · Goal · Kieron Evans (Newport County)
- 59' · Goal · Yahya Bamba (Newport County)
- 75' · Goal · Aribim Pepple (Plymouth)
- 90' · Goal · Tyreeq Bakinson (Plymouth)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2013: Newport County 2, draws 2, Plymouth 6.
Questions
Who won Newport County vs Plymouth?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (England, EFL Trophy) on Tue, 6 Oct 2026.
When and where is Newport County vs Plymouth?
Tue, 6 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC at Rodney Parade, Newport (Casnewydd), England, EFL Trophy.
What is the head-to-head record between Newport County and Plymouth?
In 10 league meetings since 2013: Newport County 2 wins, 2 draws, Plymouth 6 wins (goals 7-15).