Sunday , 16 August 2026

Wrexham AFC vs Newport County AFC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 2

FA Cup · 2018-19
Wrexham AFC
0 – 0
Full Time
Newport County AFC
Sat 1 Dec 2018 · 20:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 39' Josh Sheehan
Brad Walker 65' Y
Y 86' Mark O'Brien

Overview

Match Preview

Wrexham AFC vs Newport County AFC — FA Cup .

Match Details

  • Referee Craig Hicks
  • Referee Seb Stockbridge
  • Referee Richard Wild
  • Referee David Avent

Head-to-Head

1
1
Wrexham AFC 2 games · Avg 2.0 goals Newport County AFC
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-01 Wrexham AFC 0–0 Newport County AFC

Recent Form

Wrexham AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Dec Newport County AFC H 0–0 D
11 Nov Weston-super-Mare AFC A 2–0 W
23 Oct Harrogate Town AFC H 2–0 W
20 Oct Harrogate Town AFC A 0–0 D
Newport County AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Dec Wrexham AFC A 0–0 D
10 Nov Metropolitan Police FC A 2–0 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Wrexham AFC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Newport County AFC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Wrexham AFC and Newport County AFC has kicked off!
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wrexham AFC and Newport County AFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 20' Newport County AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Newport County AFC that had 22 games and scored 32 goals.
  • 35' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 39' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Josh Sheehan.
  • 44' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 44 minutes.
  • 49' Newport County AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 54' Wrexham AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 54.
  • 59' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 63' The crowd applauds Akil Wright as he leaves the pitch. Luke Young steps in for Wrexham FC.
  • 65' Controversy at the stadium! Brad Walker argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 70' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 75' Time for substitution for Newport County AFC. Jamille Matt is replaced by Antoine Semenyo.
  • 77' James Jennings is ready to make an impact after coming on for Paul Rutherford at the 77 minute mark.
  • 82' 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.
  • 85' Another change for Wrexham FC made on 85 minute. Stuart Beavon leaves to be changed by Mike Fondop-Talom.
  • 86' Mark O'Brien picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 90' Padraig Amond makes way for Mark Harris at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newport County AFC.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Wrexham AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sam Ricketts

Newport County AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Flynn

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.78 Wrexham AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68 Newport County AFC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 81% + Wrexham AFC or Draw 73%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Wrexham AFC37% Draw37% Newport County AFC26%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes29% 0% No71%
Avg goals/match: 1.46
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 74%
26%
± 1.5 43%
57%
± 2.5 19%
81%
± 3.5 7%
93%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Wrexham AFC or Draw
73%
Draw or Newport County AFC
63%
Wrexham AFC or Newport County AFC
63%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Wrexham AFC20% Draw63% Newport County AFC17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16.6%
0 – 1
14%
1 – 1
13.3%
2 – 0
6.6%
2 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.9%
1 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
1.8%
3 – 0
1.7%
3 – 1
1.3%
0 – 3
1.1%

Asian Handicap — Wrexham AFC

Handicap Wrexham AFC covers Push Newport County AFC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 22% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 19% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Wrexham AFC keeps clean sheet
51% ✓
Newport County AFC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗

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