Newport County AFC vs Manchester United FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 4
Overview
Match Preview
Newport County AFC vs Manchester United FC — FA Cup at Rodney Parade.
- Newport County AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee David Coote
- Assistant 1 Tim Wood
- Assistant 2 Craig Taylor
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Manchester United FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Newport County AFC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 14 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Dec | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Aston Villa FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Dec | West Ham United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Newport County AFC this season
Newport County AFC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
Manchester United FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Newport County AFC and Manchester United FC get this one started.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 7' What a moment for Bruno Fernandes! That strike on 7 puts his side firmly in control.
- 12' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Newport County AFC and Manchester United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 13' What a moment for Kobbie Mainoo! That strike on 13 puts his side firmly in control.
- 18' Newport County AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Manchester United FC backline.
- 23' Newport County AFC have won 32 goals from 22 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 28' Omari Forson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 415 appearances.
- 33' Scott McTominay needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 36' Bryn Morris makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Newport County AFC are in front.
- 41' With 0 assists to his name this season, James Clarke is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Newport County AFC.
- 46' 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.
- 47' The deadlock is broken! Will Evans gets on the scoresheet on 47 minutes.
- 52' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 57' Over 57 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 62' 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.
- 67' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Newport County AFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 68' GOAL! Antony fires home to make it 2-3!
- 70' Lewis Payne is ready to make an impact after coming on for Adam Lewis at the 70 minute mark.
- 72' A moment of madness from Casemiro on 72 minutes earns him a card. Manchester United FC will be frustrated.
- 77' Manchester United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 78' Newport County AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James Waite is hanging Harry Charsley on the field on 78 minute.
- 79' Newport County AFC ring the changes. Scott Bennett has done his job and it is now time for Matthew Baker to step up.
- 81' Time for substitution for Manchester United FC. Casemiro is replaced by Scott McTominay.
- 82' The crowd applauds Luke Shaw as he leaves the pitch. Willy Kambwala steps in for Manchester United FC.
- 87' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 88' Time for substitution for Manchester United FC. Antony is replaced by Omari Forson.
- 89' The Manchester United FC bench stirs into life. Lisandro Martinez is withdrawn and Harry Maguire gets his opportunity.
- 90' A change in the Newport County AFC ranks — Seb Palmer-Houlden exits the field as Nathan Wood enters on 90.
- Manchester United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Newport County AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
17
Scott Bennett ↓ Matthew Baker 79'
- 19
- 5
- 4
- 8
-
24
Aaron Wildig ↓ Kiban Rai 78'
- 7
-
3
Adam Lewis ↓ Lewis Payne 70'
-
20
Harry Charsley ↓ James Waite 78'
- 30
Bench
- 23
- 10
-
11
James Waite ↑ 78'
- 33
-
28
Matthew Baker ↑ 79'
-
22
Nathan Wood ↑ 90'
- 26
-
2
Lewis Payne ↑ 70'
-
18
Kiban Rai ↑ 78'
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Antony ↓ Omari Forson 88'
-
23
Luke Shaw ↓ Willy Kambwala 82'
- 20
-
18
Casemiro ↓ Scott McTominay 81'
-
19
Raphael Varane ↓ Jonny Evans 90'
- 8
- 6
- 1
- 11
- 17
- 37
Bench
-
5
Harry Maguire ↑ 89'
-
35
Jonny Evans ↑ 90'
- 22
- 14
-
39
Scott McTominay ↑ 81'
- 16
- 28
-
62
Omari Forson ↑ 88'
-
53
Willy Kambwala ↑ 82'
Coach
Erik ten Hag
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Will Evans | 1 |
| Antony | 1 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 1 |
| Rasmus Hojlund | 1 |
| Kobbie Mainoo | 1 |
| Bryn Morris | 1 |
Newport County AFC Form
2024-01-28
Newport County AFC
2–4
Manchester United FC
L
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
Manchester United FC Form
2024-01-28
Newport County AFC
2–4
Manchester United FC
W
2024-01-14
Manchester United FC
2–2
Tottenham Hotspur FC
D
2024-01-08
Wigan Athletic FC
0–2
Manchester United FC
W
2023-12-30
Nottingham Forest FC
2–1
Manchester United FC
L
2023-12-26
Manchester United FC
3–2
Aston Villa FC
W
2023-12-23
West Ham United FC
2–0
Manchester United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.53
Newport County AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.98
Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for:
Newport County AFC or Manchester United FC 75% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Newport County AFC or Draw
57%
Draw or Manchester United FC
68%
Newport County AFC or Manchester United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Manchester United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.9%
1 – 3
5.7%
0 – 1
5.3%
0 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4.3%
1 – 0
4%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Newport County AFC
| Handicap | Newport County AFC covers | Push | Manchester United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 20% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 14% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Newport County AFC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.