Match Report
Accrington Stanley (16th, 53 pts) visited Newport County (20th, 43 pts) with 10 points between them. Newport County had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 6th in the league over the last five rounds against 20th overall. Against a league average of 1.29 goals per team per game, Newport County ran at 1.04 scored and 1.67 conceded, Accrington Stanley at 1.02 and 1.26.
The sides have met 15 times in the GioScore results database: 7 wins for Newport County, 4 draws and 4 for Accrington Stanley, at 3.2 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 40% of the wins in this fixture. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 60% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 60%.
The venue was Rodney Parade, with room for 7,850 spectators. It was 1-1 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 1-4 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Newport County: Nathaniel Opoku (35') · Accrington Stanley: Alex Henderson (2'), Isaac Sinclair (51'), Paddy Madden (82'), Isaac Heath (90')
Key stats
Possession: Newport County 58% · Accrington Stanley 42% · Total shots: 11-13 · On target: 5-6 · Corners: 3-2