Wednesday , 30 September 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
25% Clean Sheets
Salford City FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Salford City FC
Kelly N'Mai 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Newport County AFC and Salford City FC get this one started.
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Rodney Parade. Newport County AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' It looks surprising Salford City FC does not make any changes. Josh Sheehan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 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' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Newport County AFC in their trying to find a way past Salford City FC's compact .
  • 35' Salford City FC 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.
  • 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 45' Newport County AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 47' Salford City FC player sees a Red card in front of him.
  • 52' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jamie Devitt made 57 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 53' The Newport County AFC bench stirs into life. Ryan Haynes is withdrawn and Saikou Janneh gets his opportunity.
  • 56' Against the run of play, Jamie Proctor has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 64' The supporters are chanting for Ashley Hunter. He replaces Sam Fielding on 64 minute.
  • 66' The supporters are chanting for Kevin Ellison. He replaces Jamie Devitt on 66 minute.
  • 69' Emmanuel Dieseruvwe makes way for Luke Armstrong at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Salford City FC.
  • 72' A change in the Newport County AFC ranks — Jamie Proctor exits the field as Padraig Amond enters on 72.
  • 75' Padraig Amond has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 75 minutes.
  • 79' The referee calls foul for Jordan Turnbull. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 80' It’s a booking for Salford City FC player. Ashley Hunter gets a Yellow card.
  • 85' 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.
  • 90' Scott Bennett has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • Full Time. Newport County AFC beats Salford City FC

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.