Eastleigh FC vs Newport County AFC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Eastleigh FC vs Newport County AFC — FA Cup at Silverlake Stadium.
- Eastleigh FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Newport County AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Samuel Allison
- Assistant 1 Richard Wild
- Assistant 2 Mark Russell
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Eastleigh FC this season
Eastleigh FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Newport County AFC this season
Newport County AFC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Eastleigh FC is hosting Newport County AFC for another epic battle.
- 3' Aaron Wildig puts Newport County AFC on the lead.
- 8' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 13' Eastleigh FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 18' Scott Quigley is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Eastleigh FC so far.
- 23' It looks surprising Newport County AFC does not make any changes. Ryan Delaney has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 28' It looks like no one’s ball. Eastleigh FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 33' Over 33 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 38' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 43' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 46' Newport County AFC make a change. Adam Lewis trudges off to be replaced by Lewis Payne on 46 minutes.
- 48' Magnificent from Paul McCallum! That is 4 goals in 13 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 53' 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.
- 58' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Eastleigh FC and Newport County AFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 60' Goal! James Clarke scores his 5 goal in 291 matches.
- 65' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 70' Another change for Eastleigh FC made on 70 minute. Corey Panter leaves to be changed by Ryan Clampin.
- 71' The Eastleigh FC manager makes a substitution. Bailey Clements departs to be replaced by Jayden Harris.
- 76' Harry Charsley has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 109 appearances.
- 77' Another change for Newport County AFC made on 77 minute. Aaron Wildig leaves to be changed by James Waite.
- 79' GOAL! Corey Evans scores on 79.
- 84' Oscar Rutherford is replacing Jake Taylor for the Eastleigh FC side.
- 85' Lewis Payne is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
- 90' Newport County AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Eastleigh FC 1-3 Newport County AFC.
Lineups
Eastleigh FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
18
Bailey Clements ↓ Jayden Harris 71'
- 15
- 6
- 4
-
19
Corey Panter ↓ Ryan Clampin 70'
-
8
Jake Taylor ↓ Oscar Rutherford 84'
- 11
- 17
- 9
- 20
Bench
- 13
-
3
Ryan Clampin ↑ 70'
- 14
- 5
-
21
Oscar Rutherford ↑ 84'
- 10
- 16
- 27
-
23
Jayden Harris ↑ 71'
Coach
Lee Bradbury
Newport County AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 17
- 19
- 5
- 4
- 8
-
24
Aaron Wildig ↓ James Waite 77'
-
3
Adam Lewis ↓ Lewis Payne 46'
- 20
- 30
- 36
Bench
- 23
-
11
James Waite ↑ 77'
- 33
- 22
- 26
-
2
Lewis Payne ↑ 46'
- 18
- 41
- 14
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Clarke | 2 |
| Chris Maguire | 1 |
| Paul McCallum | 1 |
| Aaron Wildig | 1 |
| Corey Evans | 1 |
Head to Head
Eastleigh FC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Newport County AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

