Match Report
The table read 20th (Newport County, 43 pts) against 23rd (Harrogate Town, 39 pts), 4 points apart. Newport County's recent output outran their position: 6th on form over five rounds, 20th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.04/1.67 for Newport County and 0.85/1.48 for Harrogate Town (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
GioScore's database holds 11 meetings between the two: 6 for Newport County, 4 for Harrogate Town and 1 drawn, at 3.45 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 91% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 55%.
The venue was Rodney Parade, with room for 7,850 spectators. It was 1-1 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 2-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Newport County: Joe Thomas (57'), Nathaniel Opoku (8') · Harrogate Town: Jack Evans (39')
Key stats
Possession: Newport County 48% · Harrogate Town 52% · Total shots: 11-10 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 8-7




