Newport County AFC vs Eastleigh FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Newport County AFC vs Eastleigh FC — FA Cup at Rodney Parade.
- Newport County AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Eastleigh FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Edward Duckworth (England)
- Assistant 1 Justin Amey
- Assistant 2
7 games this season
🟨 2.6/game
⚽ 7.4 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Newport County AFC this season
Newport County AFC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Eastleigh FC this season
Eastleigh FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Newport County AFC
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Eastleigh FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Newport County AFC
| Kion Etete | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Newport County AFC vs Eastleigh FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Newport County AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Bailey Clements has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 366 appearances.
- 20' The travelling Eastleigh FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' Paul McCallum is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Newport County AFC tonight.
- 26' A moment of madness from George Langston on 26 minutes earns him a card. Eastleigh FC will be frustrated.
- 28' It’s a booking for Newport County AFC player. Lewis Payne gets a card.
- 33' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Lee Bradbury will be considering his options from the bench.
- 38' It’s gonna be a card for George Langston.
- 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Eastleigh FC that had 13 games and scored 13 goals.
- 46' The Eastleigh FC bench stirs into life. Lee Hodson is withdrawn and Ludwig Francillette gets his opportunity.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. James Clarke makes it 1-0.
- 61' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 63' Poor challenge from Paul McCallum. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Matthew Bondswell. He replaces Lewis Payne on 65 minute.
- 66' Harry Charsley makes way for James Waite at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newport County AFC.
- 67' That is a card for Eastleigh FC. Luke Croll will be fuming at that decision.
- 72' It looks like no one’s ball. Eastleigh FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 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' The referee has no hesitation. Matthew Baker is booked for Newport County AFC — card on 79.
- 82' Chris Maguire adds to his 0 season tally! Eastleigh FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jayden Harris.
- 87' Newport County AFC ring the changes. James Clarke has done his job and it is now time for Kiban Rai to step up.
- 88' Scott Quigley has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 88.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for James Waite.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Newport County AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 17
- 19
-
5
James Clarke ↓ Kiban Rai 87'
- 4
- 8
- 7
-
20
Harry Charsley ↓ James Waite 66'
- 28
-
2
Lewis Payne ↓ Matthew Bondswell 65'
- 30
Bench
-
24
Aaron Wildig ↑ 87'
-
11
James Waite ↑ 66'
- 3
-
33
Matthew Bondswell ↑ 65'
- 22
- 26
-
18
Kiban Rai ↑ 87'
- 41
- 14
Eastleigh FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
18
Bailey Clements ↓ Ryan Clampin 76'
- 15
- 14
- 12
-
4
Nigel Atangana ↓ Jayden Harris 75'
-
8
Jake Taylor ↓ Solomon Nwabuokei 75'
- 11
- 17
- 9
- 20
Bench
- 13
-
3
Ryan Clampin ↑ 76'
-
6
Ludwig Francillette ↑ 46'
- 5
- 21
- 10
-
16
Solomon Nwabuokei ↑ 75'
- 19
-
23
Jayden Harris ↑ 75'
Coach
Lee Bradbury
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Clarke | 2 |
| Chris Maguire | 1 |
| Paul McCallum | 1 |
| Aaron Wildig | 1 |
| Corey Evans | 1 |
Head to Head
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
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.