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AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/08/08

AFC Wimbledon

6
Full time FT
5

Newport County

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English Football League Cup  2026/08/08 | 14:00:00

AFC Wimbledon
6 – 5
FT
Newport County
Full time
Match has ended
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 · 14:00
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Match Timeline

FT 6 – 5
Dan Sweeney
16'
Myles Hippolyte
64'
in: Callum Maycock out: Zack Nelson ⇄
66'
in: Jayden Stockley out: Aron Sasu ⇄
66'
in: Steven Sessegnon out: Dan Sweeney ⇄
66'
68'
Shaquille Gwengwe penalty missed
71'
⚽ Yahya Bamba assist: Shaquille Gwengwe 0-1
73'
⇄ in: Gerard Garner out: Christian Doidge
73'
⇄ in: Moses Alexander-Walker out: Shaquille Gwengwe
76'
⇄ in: Daniel Sassi out: Yahya Bamba
78'
Moses Alexander-Walker
in: antwoine hackford out: Alistair Smith ⇄
82'
86'
⇄ in: Matthew Smith out: Cameron Evans
86'
⇄ in: Alfie Merritt out: Thomas Davies
91'
⚽ Gerard Garner (pen shootout) 0-1
Marcus Browne (pen shootout) ⚽ 1-1
92'
93'
⚽ Cameron Norman (pen shootout) 1-2
Jayden Stockley (pen shootout) ⚽ 2-2
93'
94'
⚽ Ciaran Brennan (pen shootout) 2-3
James Tilley (pen shootout) ⚽ 3-3
95'
95'
⚽ Harrison Biggins (pen shootout) 3-4
Myles Hippolyte (pen shootout) ⚽ 4-4
96'
Callum Maycock ⚽ assist: Isaac Ogundere 1-1
97'
97'
Steve Seddon (pen shootout) ⚽ 5-4
97'
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Match Statistics

AFC Wimbledon logo AFC Wimbledon Newport County Newport County logo
Ball Possession
61%
39%
Total Shots
14
8
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
9
4
Corner Kicks
7
5
Attacks
92
80
Dangerous Attacks
45
51
Yellow Cards
2
1

Head to head See all (17)

6 AFC Wimbledon wins
17 Meetings
3 Newport County wins
35% 8 Draws 18%

About AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County

Match preview

AFC Wimbledon faced Newport County in the English Football League Cup on Saturday, 8 August 2026 and the match finished 6–5. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.

Head-to-head history

These two clubs have met 17 times on record. AFC Wimbledon have won 6, Newport County have won 3 and 8 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.

How to follow the match

Use the tabs above to jump straight to the events timeline, the final lineups, the match stats and the full head-to-head record. Everything is indexed so you can scroll back through any moment of the game.

Advanced match statistics

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  • Ball possession (%)
  • Shots on target & shots off target
  • Corner kicks
  • Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
  • Dangerous attacks & attacks
  • Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes

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AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County — frequently asked

When was AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County played?

Kick-off was in the English Football League Cup.

Where was AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County played?

AFC Wimbledon host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.

What was the final score of AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County?

AFC Wimbledon 6 – 5 Newport County. AFC Wimbledon won.

How can I follow AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County live?

On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.

Which competition is AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County part of?

The English Football League Cup in England. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.

More from the English Football League Cup

Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the English Football League Cup hub, or jump to the full England football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow AFC Wimbledon and Newport County for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.

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Stats
AFC Wimbledon Newport County
Total Goals
6
5
Corner Kicks
7
5
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Ball Possession
61%
39%
Total Shots
14
8
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
9
4
Attacks
92
80
Dangerous Attacks
45
51
About the Match
Match Preview: AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County
Competition: English Football League Cup · England
Season: 2026-2027
Stage: Round 1
Kick-off:
Venue: Kingsmeadow, London, England Home ground
Match events: 11 goals · 3 cards
Coverage: Lineups Live data
Note: FT[1-1],PEN[5-4],AFC Wimbledon win
24.7°C Overcast · Wind: 14.4 km/h