Newport County - Walsall

About Newport County - Walsall

Newport County vs Walsall in the FA Cup, played on 11/07/2026, ended 3 - 1. In the league table, Newport County were in position 14 and Walsall in position 3.

Half-time score: 2-1. Goalscorers: Andrew Dallas 7', Kion Etete 19', Michael Adu-Poku 23', Kion Etete 60'. Cards: 3 yellow, 0 red. Corners: Newport County 3, Walsall 4. Managers: Newport County – Hayden Mullins, Walsall – Lee Grant.

Newport County starting XI (4-2-3-1): Michael Adu-Poku, Thomas Davies, Harrison Biggins, Matthew Smith, Jordan Wright, Cameron Norman, Daniel Sassi, Yahya Bamba, Lee Thomas Jenkins, Kion Etete, Ciaran Brennan. Walsall starting XI (4-2-3-1): Lewis Simper, James Furlong, Ryan Leak, Aaron Pressley, Mason·Hancock, Jed Ward, Andrew Dallas, Charlie Crew, Elicha Ahui, Declan Skura, Courtney Alphonso Clarke, Sven Sprangler. Injured or suspended for Newport County: Christian Doidge. Injured or suspended for Walsall: Harry Williams.

In their last 15 meetings, Newport County won 4, Walsall won 4 and 7 ended level. Their previous meeting, on 03/21/2026, ended Walsall 2-1 Newport County. Newport County won 10, drew 7 and lost 13 of their last 30 matches. Walsall won 9, drew 12 and lost 9 of their last 30 matches. Next match for Newport County: Crewe Alexandra vs Newport County (11/14/2026). Next match for Walsall: Walsall vs Barnet (11/14/2026).

Venue: Rodney Parade.

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