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16/08/2025, Rodney Parade, Newport, Wales
League Two, English Football League

Newport Vs Accrington

Newport play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Rheon (GK) , L Jernigan (CB) , R MacGregor (CB) , T Wyburn (CB) , B Owen (RB) , C Heth (LB) , E Brunton (CDM) , D Sheehy (CAM) , S Arbuckle (RM) , O Tracey (LM) , P McCorkel (ST) And the subs are: G Hughes (CB) , G McBurnett (CB) , D Callacghan (CM) , D Pugh (CM) , C Myles (ST)

Accrington play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Ararume (GK) , M Mullins (CB) , A Black (CB) , J Cooper (CB) , E Marvin (RB) , K MacDonald (LB) , L Clardy (CDM) , D Zappacosta (CAM) , H McLeod (RM) , D Bowie (LM) , A Deasmhumhain (ST) And the subs are: E Skillen (CB) , S Callacghan (CB) , W Powell (CM) , A Gills (CM) , E McNicol (ST)

Welcome to Rodney Parade in Newport, Wales where Newport will face Accrington Stanley.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League Two, English Football League.  The attendance is 8000.

1' - Newport kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

13' - Rhys MacGregor slides the ball to Eric Brunton.  Eric Brunton plays a short pass to Dominic Sheehy.  Dominic Sheehy tries to beat Joel Cooper using his ball skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Dominic Sheehy runs with the ball!  

13' - Dominic Sheehy looks to hit a long range shot...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

16' - Justin Ararume plays a long ball to Dylan Zappacosta.  Dylan Zappacosta attempts to use his skills to beat Chris Heth.  The opposing player is unable to stop Dylan Zappacosta who takes the ball forward!  

19' - Dominic Sheehy hits the ball long to Eric Brunton.  Eric Brunton spots a run from Peter McCorkel.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Peter McCorkel is able to take the ball.  Peter McCorkel strikes the ball...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman signals its a corner for Newport.  Eric Brunton gets ready to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

21' - Andy Black finds Dylan Zappacosta with a long ball.  Dylan Zappacosta attempts to use his skills to beat Lee Jernigan, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

23' - Hugh McLeod tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Hugh McLeod for Accrington!  The keeper had no chance!

24' - Newport kick the ball off for the restart.  

27' - Lee Jernigan finds Eric Brunton with a short pass.  Eric Brunton passes to Rhys MacGregor.  Rhys MacGregor plays a short pass to Tom Wyburn.  Tom Wyburn plays a short pass to Dominic Sheehy.  Dominic Sheehy plays a long pass to Scott Arbuckle.  Scott Arbuckle sees Eric Brunton making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Eric Brunton is able to control the ball.  Eric Brunton reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but Dylan Zappacosta manages to get to the ball first!  

29' - Dylan Zappacosta hits the ball long to Kieran MacDonald.  Kieran MacDonald speeds past Rhys MacGregor.  

39' - Lloyd Clardy passes a long ball to Dylan Zappacosta.  Dylan Zappacosta spots a run from Andy Deasmhumhain.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Andy Deasmhumhain is able to take the ball.  Andy Deasmhumhain attempts a shot towards goal...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

42' - Jonathan Rheon plays a long pass to Rhys MacGregor.  Rhys MacGregor finds Owen Tracey with a long pass.  Owen Tracey sees a run from Scott Arbuckle.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Scott Arbuckle runs on to the ball.  Scott Arbuckle takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but its wide!

44' - Justin Ararume passes a long ball to Andy Black.  Andy Black spots a run from Hugh McLeod.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Hugh McLeod runs on to the ball.  Hugh McLeod looks to place the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Accrington kick the ball off for the restart.  

49' - David Bowie finds Mark Mullins with a short pass.  Mark Mullins finds Andy Black with a short pass.  Owen Tracey successfully tackles Andy Black and gains possession for his team.  Newport attempt a quick counter attack.  Owen Tracey finds Eric Brunton with a short pass.  Eric Brunton curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Peter McCorkel.  Peter McCorkel directs a powerful header towards goal...but the shot is offtarget!

51' - Joel Cooper hits the ball long to Kieran MacDonald.  Kieran MacDonald tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but its wide!

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Eric Brunton is going to be taken off.  Dai Pugh joins the game from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Andy Deasmhumhain will come off.  Edward McNicol is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Peter McCorkel will come off.  Colin Myles joins the game from the bench.  

54' - Bradley Owen slides the ball to Scott Arbuckle.  Scott Arbuckle curls in a cross, finding Dai Pugh.  Dai Pugh gets his head to the ball towards the top corner...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Joel Cooper is going to be taken off.  Scott Callacghan is going to be brought on.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Owen Tracey is going to be taken off.  Dominic Callacghan is going to be brought on.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  David Bowie is going to be taken off.  Alen Gills is brought on from the bench.  

56' - Dylan Zappacosta sees a run from Edward McNicol.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Edward McNicol runs on to the ball.  Edward McNicol reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but Dylan Zappacosta overshoots the ball and it goes loose! Edward McNicol tackles Chris Heth and takes possession.  

57' - Accrington attempt a quick counter attack.  Edward McNicol uses his pace to beat Bradley Owen, but is illegally impeded.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Bradley Owen the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Accrington.  

59' - Dylan Zappacosta steps up to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box and finds Hugh McLeod.  Hugh McLeod attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Hugh McLeod scores!  That's a good goal from the Accrington player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

59' - Newport kick the ball off for the restart.  

62' - Alen Gills plays the ball to Dylan Zappacosta.  Dylan Zappacosta attempts to outskill Bradley Owen, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

63' - Dylan Zappacosta attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Jonathan Rheon performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

70' - Chris Heth plays a long pass to Rhys MacGregor.  Rhys MacGregor passes to Dominic Callacghan.  Dominic Callacghan crosses the ball, but Andy Black intercepts and takes possession.  

73' - Newport try to launch a counter attack.  Bradley Owen chips a long ball to Chris Heth.  With a turn of pace, Chris Heth beats Andy Black.  

77' - Chris Heth tries to unleash a long range shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!

86' - Newport try to launch a counter attack.  Lloyd Clardy dispossesses Chris Heth and gains possession for his team.  Accrington attempt to counter.  Lloyd Clardy sees a run from Hugh McLeod.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Hugh McLeod runs on to the ball.  Hugh McLeod attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but its over!

91' - Jonathan Rheon passes to Lee Jernigan.  Lee Jernigan passes to Tom Wyburn.  Tom Wyburn finds Rhys MacGregor with a long pass.  Rhys MacGregor plays the ball to Dominic Sheehy.  Dominic Sheehy crosses the ball, but opposing player Mark Mullins takes possession.  



The match has ended Newport 0 - 2 Accrington Stanley.