Newport County vs Tranmere Rovers, 2026-27 English League Two, Regular Season
· English League Two
FT
2 - 2
2 - 2
About
Newport County are hosting Tranmere Rovers
at Rodney Parade, Newport, Wales, starting on
. The match is a part of the English League Two.
Match Commentary
- 11': Shaquille Gwengwe (Newport County) Goal at 11'
- 15': Jacob Slater (Tranmere Rovers) Yellow Card at 15'
- 43': Christian Doidge (Newport County) Yellow Card at 43'
- 45': Dan Sassi (Newport County) Substitution at 45'
- 54': Cole Jarvis (Newport County) Substitution at 54'
- 65': Jordan Turnbull (Tranmere Rovers) Substitution at 65'
- 66': Dylan Jones (Tranmere Rovers) Substitution at 66'
- 66': Sam Finley (Tranmere Rovers) Substitution at 66'
- 71': Zane Okoro (Tranmere Rovers) Goal at 71'
- 71': Matthew Dibley-Dias (Newport County) Substitution at 71'
- 71': Kieron Evans (Newport County) Substitution at 71'
- 73': Tom Ince (Tranmere Rovers) Yellow Card at 73'
- 75': Dylan Jones (Tranmere Rovers) Goal at 75'
- 78': Lee O'Connor (Tranmere Rovers) Substitution at 78'
- 78': Joe Thomas (Newport County) Substitution at 78'
- 80': Patrick Brough (Tranmere Rovers) Substitution at 80'
- 84': Matthew Dibley-Dias (Newport County) Yellow Card at 84'
- 90': Shaquille Gwengwe (Newport County) Goal at 90'
Statistics
 TRN |
NEW |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 59.5 | Possession | 40.5 |
| 15 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 224 | Accurate Passes | 116 |
| 345 | Passes | 228 |
| 0.6 | Pass Completion % | 0.5 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 7 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 11 | Tackles | 11 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 33 | Clearances | 40 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Two
Venue: Rodney Parade
Location: Newport, Wales
Attendance: 4,606
Venue: Rodney Parade
Location: Newport, Wales
Attendance: 4,606
EFL League Two Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 14 | +10 | 31 |
| 2 | Barnet | 13 | +10 | 26 |
| 3 | Walsall | 13 | +9 | 22 |
| 4 | Crewe Alexandra | 14 | 0 | 22 |
Line-Ups
Newport County (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Wright (GK) |
| 4 | Kyle Cameron |
| 5 | Lee Jenkins |
| 17 | Alfie Merritt |
| 22 | Cameron Norman |
| 10 | Harrison Biggins |
| 6 | Ciaran Brennan |
| 2 | Cameron Evans |
| 27 | Christian Doidge  |
| 9 | Shaquille Gwengwe |
| 20 | Yahya Bamba |
Tranmere Rovers (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Luke McGee (GK) |
| 5 | Nathan Smith |
| 16 | Bobby Faulkner |
| 3 | Jacob Slater |
| 2 | Joel Senior |
| 10 | Tom Ince |
| 11 | Tom Conlon |
| 6 | Will Vaulks |
| 9 | Joe Ironside |
| 7 | Charlie Whitaker |
| 17 | Zane Okoro |
EFL League Two News
Inspired by Wrexham and PlayStation: How ex-Brazil star Pato ended up investing in Northampton Town
The career of former Brazil, AC Milan and Chelsea striker Alexandre Pato has been a journey. But nobody would have guessed it would end up at League Two Northampton Town.
Is Fleetwood Town's defeat of Arsenal the biggest upset in League Cup history?
Arsenal aren't the only Premier League side to suffer Cup humiliation; ESPN takes a look at all the famous "giant killings" in England's League Cup.
Ex-Man United defender Brandon Williams ends eight-month exile to land new club
Former Manchester United defender Brandon Williams has signed for Rotherham United.
Man City 'a disgrace; I would throw them out' - furious Ian Holloway
Ian Holloway has lambasted Manchester City as "a disgrace" after the club was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
Alexandre Pato set to return to English football as investor into third-tier club
A consortium included Alexandre Pato have had proposed shareholding acquisition of Northampton Town approved by the Independent Football Regulator and English Football League, the club have said.