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12/08/2025, Rodney Parade, Newport, Wales
EFL Cup, Round 1
Newport Vs Lincoln

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)

Lincoln play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: P McCabe (GK) , N Adetona (CB) , A Clelland (CB) , M Usifo (RB) , J Neagle (LB) , D Kirk (CDM) , A Carnegie (CAM) , K Ekhosuehi (RM) , S Corson (LM) , K Rotimi (ST) , I Hanigan (ST) And the subs are: C Tarbert (CB) , G Hopkins (CB) , M Keenor (CM) , D Kennedy (CM) , A Donnell (ST)
Welcome to Rodney Parade in Newport, Wales where Newport will face Lincoln.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 8000.

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

9' - Peter McCorkel takes a shot from long range...but the shot is offtarget!

10' - Peter McCabe sees a run from Kris Rotimi.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Kris Rotimi has strayed offside!  

13' - Scott Arbuckle whips in a cross, but Arran Clelland intercepts the ball.  

15' - Arran Clelland finds Jonny Neagle with a short pass.  Jonny Neagle runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Scott Arbuckle.  That will be a freekick for Lincoln.  

20' - Peter McCorkel spots a run from Dominic Sheehy.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Dominic Sheehy  is unable to take the ball down!  

21' - Jonny Neagle sees a run from Kris Rotimi.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Kris Rotimi is able to take the ball.  Kris Rotimi looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Kris Rotimi for Lincoln!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

25' - Rhys MacGregor finds Bradley Owen with a short pass.  Bradley Owen passes the ball to Tom Wyburn.  Tom Wyburn plays a long pass to Bradley Owen.  Bradley Owen passes to Peter McCorkel.  Peter McCorkel tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

28' - Arran Clelland plays a short pass to Mark Usifo.  With a turn of pace, Mark Usifo beats Eric Brunton.  

33' - Jonny Neagle sees Alen Carnegie making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Alen Carnegie has strayed offside!  

40' - Chris Heth plays a long ball to Lee Jernigan.  Lee Jernigan finds Eric Brunton with a short pass.  Nick Adetona dispossesses Eric Brunton and gains possession for his team.  Nick Adetona plays a long ball to Declan Kirk.  Declan Kirk attempts to hit a long range shot...but its wide!

43' - Jonathan Rheon finds Lee Jernigan with a long ball.  Jonny Neagle successfully tackles Lee Jernigan and takes possession.  Jonny Neagle plays a short pass to Alen Carnegie.  Alen Carnegie attempts to use his skills to beat Bradley Owen, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

44' - Alen Carnegie sees a run from Kris Rotimi.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

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

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

48' - Nick Adetona passes the ball to Declan Kirk.  Declan Kirk finds Arran Clelland with a short pass.  Arran Clelland plays the ball to Alen Carnegie.  Alen Carnegie sees Stuart Corson making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

51' - Declan Kirk brings the ball forward, outpacing Eric Brunton.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Eric Brunton will come off.  Dai Pugh joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Arran Clelland is going to be taken off.  Gethin Hopkins is going to be brought on.  

54' - Declan Kirk sees Kris Rotimi making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Kris Rotimi is able to take the ball.  Kris Rotimi tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  That will be a corner for  Lincoln.  Kai Ekhosuehi gets ready to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Ian Hanigan.  Ian Hanigan directs a header towards goal...and Ian Hanigan scores!  That's a good goal from the Lincoln player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Peter McCorkel is going to be taken off.  Colin Myles is going to be brought on.  

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

57' - Owen Tracey plays a short pass to Bradley Owen.  Bradley Owen passes the ball to Lee Jernigan.  Lee Jernigan passes to Dai Pugh.  Dai Pugh sees a run from Colin Myles.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Colin Myles runs on to the ball.  Colin Myles attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a wonderful goal from Colin Myles for Newport!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

58' - Lincoln kick the ball off for the restart.  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Owen Tracey will come off.  Dominic Callacghan is going to be brought on.  

60' - Declan Kirk passes a long ball to Alen Carnegie.  Alen Carnegie looks to hit a long range shot...but the shot is offtarget!

64' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ian Hanigan is going to be taken off.  Alec Donnell joins the game from the bench.  

66' - Bradley Owen finds Dominic Sheehy with a long ball.  Dominic Sheehy tries to hit a long range shot...and Dominic Sheehy scores!  That's a fine goal from the Newport player!  The keeper had no chance!

67' - Lincoln kick the ball off for the restart.  

70' - Colin Myles tries to beat Jonny Neagle using his ball skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

73' - Declan Kirk dispossesses Colin Myles and takes possession.  Declan Kirk plays a long ball to Alen Carnegie.  Tom Wyburn tackles Alen Carnegie and the ball goes loose.  Alen Carnegie sees Stuart Corson making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Stuart Corson can't get to the ball!  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Stuart Corson is going to be taken off.  Michael Keenor joins the game from the bench.  

79' - Tom Wyburn slides the ball to Dominic Callacghan.  Dominic Callacghan plays a short pass to Dai Pugh.  Dai Pugh plays the ball to Colin Myles.  Colin Myles attempts to beat Alen Carnegie using his skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

79' - Colin Myles spots a run from Dominic Sheehy.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Dominic Sheehy has strayed offside!  

81' - Dai Pugh brings the ball forward, outpacing Declan Kirk.  

84' - Dai Pugh shoots from long range...but Peter McCabe stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Colin Myles pounces on the loose ball...Colin Myles fires a shot towards goal...but the shot hits the upright!  Jonny Neagle is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

87' - Kris Rotimi passes the ball to Alen Carnegie.  Alen Carnegie spots a run from Kai Ekhosuehi.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Kai Ekhosuehi is caught offside!  

91' - Michael Keenor attempts to outskill Dominic Sheehy.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

92' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

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

101' - Dai Pugh successfully tackles Gethin Hopkins and takes possession.  Dai Pugh speeds past Alen Carnegie.  

103' - Dai Pugh spots a run from Dominic Callacghan.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Dominic Callacghan runs on to the ball.  Dominic Callacghan shoots...but the shot goes wide!

105' - Peter McCabe hits the ball long to Alen Carnegie.  Alen Carnegie attempts to use his skills to beat Lee Jernigan and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

106' - Alen Carnegie sees Kris Rotimi making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Kris Rotimi is able to control the ball.  Kris Rotimi looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Jonathan Rheon!  

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

106' - Lincoln kick the ball off for the restart.  

108' - Declan Kirk passes to Nick Adetona.  Nick Adetona finds Declan Kirk with a short pass.  Declan Kirk runs with the ball, beating Colin Myles.  

110' - Declan Kirk finds Jonny Neagle with a long pass.  Jonny Neagle runs with the ball, beating Dai Pugh.  

113' - Jonny Neagle plays a short pass to Alec Donnell.  Dai Pugh dispossesses Alec Donnell and the ball goes loose.  Alec Donnell tackles Tom Wyburn and takes possession.  Lincoln attempt to counter.  Alec Donnell sees Michael Keenor making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Michael Keenor  is unable to take the ball down!  

117' - Alec Donnell sees a run from Kris Rotimi.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Kris Rotimi  is unable to take the ball down!  

121' - Rhys MacGregor passes to Lee Jernigan.  Lee Jernigan plays a long ball to Scott Arbuckle.  Scott Arbuckle curves the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Colin Myles will step up to take the first penalty for Newport.  And Colin Myles scores!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  That's 1 - 0.
Nick Adetona will take the next penalty for Lincoln.  And Nick Adetona scores!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  That's 1 - 1.
Scott Arbuckle will take the next penalty for Newport.  But his shot strikes the post!
Kai Ekhosuehi will take the next penalty for Lincoln.  But the shot flies over the bar!
Dominic Sheehy will take the next penalty for Newport.  And its in!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  So that makes it 2 - 1.
Gethin Hopkins will take the next penalty for Lincoln.  But the shot flies over the bar!
Rhys MacGregor will take the next penalty for Newport.  But the shot flies over the bar!
Jonny Neagle will take the next penalty for Lincoln.  And its in!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  So that makes it 2 - 2.
Chris Heth will take the next penalty for Newport.  And Chris Heth puts it in!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!  It is now 3 - 2.
Alec Donnell will take the next penalty for Lincoln.  And he scores!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  It is now 3 - 3.
Dominic Callacghan will take the next penalty for Newport.  But his shot strikes the post!
Kris Rotimi will take the next penalty for Lincoln.  And its in!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  Now we are on 3 - 4.


The match has ended Newport 2 - 2 Lincoln.  After a penalty shootout, Lincoln are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 4 - 3.