Saturday , 14 November 2026

Newport County AFC vs Salford City FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 2

FA Cup · 2020-21
Newport County AFC
3 – 0
Full Time
Salford City FC
Sat 28 Nov 2020 · 13:00 UTC Rodney Parade HT 45+4' · FT 45+5'
R 47' Brandon Thomas-Asante
Y 79' Jordan Turnbull
Y 80' Ashley Hunter
Scott Bennett 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Kevin Johnson
  • Referee Christopher Wade
  • Referee Robert Dabbs
  • Referee

Head-to-Head

1
Newport County AFC 1 games · Avg 3.0 goals Salford City FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-11-28 Newport County AFC 3–0 Salford City FC

Recent Form

Newport County AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Nov Salford City FC H 3–0 W
07 Nov Leyton Orient FC A 2–1 W
20 Nov Grimsby Town FC H 2–0 W
16 Feb Manchester City FC H 1–4 L
05 Feb Middlesbrough FC H 2–0 W
26 Jan Middlesbrough FC A 1–1 D
Salford City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Nov Newport County AFC A 0–3 L
07 Nov Hartlepool United FC H 2–0 W
21 Nov Shrewsbury Town FC H 1–3 L
11 Nov Shrewsbury Town FC A 1–1 D
20 Oct Marine AFC A 2–1 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Newport County AFC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Salford City 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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Newport County AFC
Kion Etete 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Rodney Parade as Newport County AFC face off against Salford City FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Jordan Turnbull has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' Kevin Berkoe has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' Salford City FC have won 12 goals from 17 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Salford City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Newport County AFC and Salford City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 35' Oscar Threlkeld is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Newport County AFC tonight.
  • 40' Ryan Haynes needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 47' Brandon Thomas-Asante was booked on 47.
  • 52' Salford City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 53' Fresh legs for Newport County AFC! Saikou Janneh comes on to replace Ryan Haynes.
  • 56' Against the run of play, Jamie Proctor has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 61' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 64' Ashley Hunter has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam Fielding on 64 minute.
  • 66' The whistle greets Jamie Devitt as he departs to be replaced by Kevin Ellison.
  • 69' Emmanuel Dieseruvwe makes way for Luke Armstrong at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Salford City FC.
  • 72' Jamie Proctor makes way for Padraig Amond at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newport County AFC.
  • 75' The deadlock is broken! Padraig Amond gets on the scoresheet on 75 minutes.
  • 79' Jordan Turnbull is having his name booked by the referee on 79.
  • 80' The referee calls foul for Ashley Hunter. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 85' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Salford City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Scott Bennett argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Newport County AFC take all three points.

Lineups

Newport County AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Flynn

Salford City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Richard Wellens

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.89 Newport County AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79 Salford City FC xG
I would bet for: Newport County AFC to win 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Newport County AFC60% Draw23% Salford City FC17%
Actual: Newport County AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Newport County AFC or Draw
84%
Draw or Salford City FC
40%
Newport County AFC or Salford City FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Newport County AFC43% Draw44% Salford City FC13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.2%
2 – 0
11.9%
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
8.6%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 1
4.5%
1 – 2
3.9%
2 – 2
3.7%
4 – 0
3.5%
4 – 1
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Newport County AFC

Handicap Newport County AFC covers Push Salford City FC covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 19% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 24% 38%
-0.5 62% — 38%
+0.5 86% — 14%
+1 86% 10% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Newport County AFC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗
Salford City FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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