Wrexham AFC vs Newport County AFC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 2
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Match Preview
Wrexham AFC vs Newport County AFC — FA Cup .
- Wrexham AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Newport County AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Referee Seb Stockbridge
- Referee Richard Wild
- Referee David Avent
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetingsRecent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 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 Date Opponent H/A Score Result 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 history33% Clean Sheets
Wrexham AFC this season0% Clean Sheets
Newport County AFC this season -
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Wrexham AFC to score. At the same time, Newport County AFC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Wrexham AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Shaun Pearson suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joe Day made 22 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' 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.
- 39' Josh Sheehan was booked on 39.
- 44' Wrexham AFC is showing some good football. However, Wrexham AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 49' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Newport County AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 54' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 54 minutes.
- 59' Padraig Amond needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 63' Time for substitution for Wrexham FC. Akil Wright is replaced by Luke Young.
- 65' The referee calls foul for Brad Walker. He receives a Yellow card.
- 70' Wrexham AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 70.
- 75' Antoine Semenyo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jamille Matt on 75 minute.
- 77' Time for substitution for Wrexham FC. Paul Rutherford is replaced by James Jennings.
- 82' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 85' Mike Fondop-Talom has so much to prove this time. He replaces Stuart Beavon on 85 minute.
- 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mark O'Brien on 86.
- 90' Mark Harris is replacing Padraig Amond for the Newport County AFC side.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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Wrexham AFC
Starting XI- 18
- 16
- 23
- 7
- 5
- 2
- 14
- 13
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20
Akil Wright ↓ Luke Young 63'
- 30
- 32
Bench- 17
- 10
- 4
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3
James Jennings ↑ 77'
- 1
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8
Luke Young ↑ 63'
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9
Mike Fondop-Talom ↑ 85'
Coach Sam RickettsNewport County AFC
Starting XI- 15
- 22
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11
Jamille Matt ↓ Antoine Semenyo 75'
- 1
- 3
- 25
- 28
- 16
- 2
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9
Padraig Amond ↓ Mark Harris 90'
- 5
Bench- 20
- 30
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42
Antoine Semenyo ↑ 75'
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14
Mark Harris ↑ 90'
- 33
- 18
- 38
Coach Michael Flynn -
Head to Head
Wrexham AFC Form