Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Eastleigh FC vs Newport County AFC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2023-24
Eastleigh FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Newport County AFC
Tue 16 Jan 2024 · 19:45 UTC Silverlake Stadium 5,075 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 3' Aaron Wildig
Paul McCallum 48' 1–1
1–2 60' James Clarke
1–3 79' Corey Evans
Y 85' Lewis Payne

Overview

Match Preview

Eastleigh FC vs Newport County AFC — FA Cup at Silverlake Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Samuel Allison
  • Assistant 1 Richard Wild
  • Assistant 2 Mark Russell
4 games this season 🟨 3.3/game ⚽ 10.0 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Head-to-Head

1
1
Eastleigh FC 2 games · Avg 3.0 goals Newport County AFC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-16 Eastleigh FC 1–3 Newport County AFC 2024-01-06 Newport County AFC 1–1 Eastleigh FC

Recent Form

Eastleigh FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jan Newport County AFC H 1–3 L
06 Jan Newport County AFC A 1–1 D
03 Dec Reading FC H 2–1 W
04 Nov Boreham Wood FC H 5–1 W
05 Nov Boreham Wood FC A 1–3 L
06 Nov Boreham Wood FC A 0–2 L
Newport County AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jan Eastleigh FC A 3–1 W
06 Jan Eastleigh FC H 1–1 D
12 Dec Barnet FC A 4–1 W
02 Dec Barnet FC H 1–1 D
04 Nov Oldham Athletic AFC H 2–0 W
05 Nov Colchester United FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Eastleigh FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Newport County AFC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Eastleigh FC welcome Newport County AFC for this crunch clash at Silverlake Stadium.
  • 3' Aaron Wildig is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 8' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 13' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Newport County AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 18' Newport County AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 23' Eastleigh FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 23.
  • 28' The energy levels are beginning to show. Lee Bradbury might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 33' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 38' Over 38 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 43' Newport County AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 46' Newport County AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lewis Payne is hanging Adam Lewis on the field on 46 minute.
  • 48' What a moment for Paul McCallum! That strike on 48 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 53' It looks like no one’s ball. Newport County AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 58' Newport County AFC is showing some good football. However, Newport County AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 60' Sensational shot from James Clarke. Newport County AFC is back in the lead.
  • 65' Eastleigh FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 70' The whistle greets Corey Panter as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Clampin.
  • 71' Jayden Harris is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bailey Clements at the 71 minute mark.
  • 76' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 77' Newport County AFC make a change. Aaron Wildig trudges off to be replaced by James Waite on 77 minutes.
  • 79' What a strike from Corey Evans! The score is 1-3.
  • 84' Oscar Rutherford has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jake Taylor on 84 minute.
  • 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Lewis Payne.
  • 90' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • Another three points for Newport County AFC.

Lineups

Eastleigh FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lee Bradbury

Newport County AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
James Clarke 2
Paul McCallum 1
Aaron Wildig 1
Corey Evans 1
Chris Maguire 1

Head to Head

2024-01-16 Eastleigh FC 1–3 Newport County AFC 2024-01-06 Newport County AFC 1–1 Eastleigh FC

Eastleigh FC Form

2024-01-16 Eastleigh FC 1–3 Newport County AFC L 2024-01-06 Newport County AFC 1–1 Eastleigh FC D 2023-12-03 Eastleigh FC 2–1 Reading FC W 2023-11-04 Eastleigh FC 5–1 Boreham Wood FC W 2022-11-05 Boreham Wood FC 3–1 Eastleigh FC L 2021-11-06 Boreham Wood FC 2–0 Eastleigh FC L

Newport County AFC Form

2024-01-16 Eastleigh FC 1–3 Newport County AFC W 2024-01-06 Newport County AFC 1–1 Eastleigh FC D 2023-12-12 Barnet FC 1–4 Newport County AFC W 2023-12-02 Newport County AFC 1–1 Barnet FC D 2023-11-04 Newport County AFC 2–0 Oldham Athletic AFC W 2022-11-05 Newport County AFC 2–0 Colchester United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39 Eastleigh FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.77 Newport County AFC xG
I would bet for: Eastleigh FC or Newport County AFC 73% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Eastleigh FC31% Draw27% Newport County AFC42%
Actual: Newport County AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.16
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Eastleigh FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Newport County AFC
69%
Eastleigh FC or Newport County AFC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Eastleigh FC23% Draw43% Newport County AFC34%
Actual: Newport County AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
8.9%
2 – 1
7%
0 – 1
6.8%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
5.9%
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
5.1%
2 – 0
4.1%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Eastleigh FC

Handicap Eastleigh FC covers Push Newport County AFC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 16% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 55% — 45%
+1 55% 20% 25%
+1.5 75% — 25%
+2 75% 14% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Eastleigh FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Newport County AFC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.