Sunday , 16 August 2026

Metropolitan Police FC vs Newport County AFC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 1

FA Cup · 2018-19
Metropolitan Police FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Newport County AFC
Sat 10 Nov 2018 · 15:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 17' Mickey Demetriou
Y 43' Dan Butler
Louis Birch 54' Y
Louis Birch 87' R
John Gilbert 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Metropolitan Police FC vs Newport County AFC — FA Cup .

Match Details

  • Referee Matt Donohue
  • Referee Michael Webb
  • Referee Andrew Laver
  • Referee Paul Howard

Head-to-Head

1
Metropolitan Police FC 1 games · Avg 2.0 goals Newport County AFC
Last 5 meetings
2018-11-10 Metropolitan Police FC 0–2 Newport County AFC

Recent Form

Metropolitan Police FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Nov Newport County AFC H 0–2 L
20 Oct Havant & Waterlooville FC H 1–0 W
09 Oct Tiverton Town FC H 1–0 W
06 Oct Tiverton Town FC A 3–3 D
25 Sep Needham Market FC A 3–2 W
22 Sep Needham Market FC H 2–2 D
Newport County AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Nov Metropolitan Police FC A 2–0 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Newport County AFC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Mekail McLaughlin suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 15' It looks surprising Newport County AFC does not make any changes. Jeremy Arthur has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 17' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Mickey Demetriou.
  • 22' David Pipe has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 27' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 32' Newport County AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 37' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael Flynn will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 41' Newport County AFC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Padraig Amond on 41.
  • 43' Newport County AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 43.
  • 48' Brilliant from the ! Jamille Matt makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 48.
  • 52' David Pipe makes way for Mark O'Brien at the 52 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newport County AFC.
  • 54' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Louis Birch on 54 minutes.
  • 59' Bayley Mummery makes way for Jonathan Hippolyte at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Metropolitan Police FC.
  • 64' Newport County AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Keanu Marsh-Brown is hanging Josh Sheehan on the field on 64 minute.
  • 69' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 70' Time for substitution for Metropolitan Police FC. Oliver Knight is replaced by John Gilbert.
  • 75' Mickey Demetriou has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 22 appearances.
  • 80' Joe Day, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 82' The whistle greets Jeremy Arthur as he departs to be replaced by Antonios Kozakis.
  • 83' The Newport County AFC bench stirs into life. Jamille Matt is withdrawn and Antoine Semenyo gets his opportunity.
  • 87' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Louis Birch on 87 minutes.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for John Gilbert on 90.
  • Newport County AFC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Metropolitan Police FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gavin Macpherson

Newport County AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Flynn

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.78 Metropolitan Police FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4 Newport County AFC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Metropolitan Police FC25% Draw30% Newport County AFC45%
Actual: Newport County AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Metropolitan Police FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Newport County AFC
75%
Metropolitan Police FC or Newport County AFC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Metropolitan Police FC15% Draw51% Newport County AFC34%
Actual: Newport County AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
14.7%
0 – 0
13.5%
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 3
4.9%
2 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
4%
2 – 2
3.4%
2 – 0
3.3%
0 – 4
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Metropolitan Police FC

Handicap Metropolitan Police FC covers Push Newport County AFC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 13% 81%
-0.5 19% — 81%
+0.5 50% — 50%
+1 50% 25% 25%
+1.5 75% — 25%
+2 75% 15% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Metropolitan Police FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Newport County AFC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗

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