Sunday , 16 August 2026

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

FA Cup · 2023-24
Newport County AFC
1 – 1
Full Time
Eastleigh FC
Sat 6 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Rodney Parade 4,966 HT 45' · FT 45'
James Clarke 56' 1–0
1–1 82' Chris Maguire
Y 26' George Langston
Lewis Payne 28' Y
R 38' George Langston
Y 63' Paul McCallum
Y 67' Luke Croll
Matthew Baker 79' Y
Y 83' Jayden Harris
Y 88' Scott Quigley
James Waite 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Newport County AFC vs Eastleigh FC — FA Cup at Rodney Parade.

Match Details

  • Referee Edward Duckworth (England)
  • Assistant 1 Justin Amey
  • Assistant 2

Head-to-Head

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

Recent Form

Newport County AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
06 Nov Morecambe FC A 0–1 L
Eastleigh FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
19 Oct Folkestone Invicta FC A 3–2 W

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Eastleigh FC get us underway at Rodney Parade.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Chris Maguire has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 24 cards already picked up this season.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Newport County AFC in their trying to find a way past Eastleigh FC's compact .
  • 26' Eastleigh FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 28' The referee calls foul for Lewis Payne. He receives a card.
  • 33' 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.
  • 38' Controversy at the stadium! George Langston argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 43' Eastleigh FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 46' Ludwig Francillette is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lee Hodson at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' Newport County AFC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 56' James Clarke has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 56 minutes.
  • 61' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Newport County AFC and Eastleigh FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 63' Paul McCallum picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 65' Newport County AFC ring the changes. Lewis Payne has done his job and it is now time for Matthew Bondswell to step up.
  • 66' James Waite has so much to prove this time. He replaces Harry Charsley on 66 minute.
  • 67' Luke Croll is having his name booked by the referee on 67.
  • 72' Solomon Nwabuokei has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 75' Another change for Eastleigh FC made on 75 minute. Jake Taylor leaves to be changed by Solomon Nwabuokei.
  • 76' Ryan Clampin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bailey Clements at the 76 minute mark.
  • 79' Matthew Baker is having his name booked by the referee on 79.
  • 82' A stunning finish from Chris Maguire — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 83' That is a card for Eastleigh FC. Jayden Harris will be fuming at that decision.
  • 87' The whistle greets James Clarke as he departs to be replaced by Kiban Rai.
  • 88' The referee has no hesitation. Scott Quigley is booked for Eastleigh FC — card on 88.
  • 90' James Waite catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Newport County AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Eastleigh FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lee Bradbury

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

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

Newport County AFC Form

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 2021-11-06 Morecambe FC 1–0 Newport County AFC L

Eastleigh FC Form

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 2021-10-19 Folkestone Invicta FC 2–3 Eastleigh FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.37 Newport County AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01 Eastleigh FC xG
I would bet for: Newport County AFC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Newport County AFC44% Draw29% Eastleigh FC27%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Newport County AFC or Draw
73%
Draw or Eastleigh FC
56%
Newport County AFC or Eastleigh FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Newport County AFC31% Draw50% Eastleigh FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.6%
0 – 0
11.4%
2 – 1
8.5%
2 – 0
8.4%
0 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.8%
1 – 3
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Newport County AFC

Handicap Newport County AFC covers Push Eastleigh FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 22% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 16% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Newport County AFC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Eastleigh FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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