AFC Wimbledon v Newport County result
Team pages: AFC Wimbledon · Newport County · Head-to-head
The model’s pre-match pick
AFC Wimbledon 1–1 Newport County — this League Cup match was drawn. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Draw or Away.
The result
AFC Wimbledon and Newport County drew 1–1 at The Cherry Red Records Stadium in the League Cup on Saturday 8 August.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Newport County: Y. Bamba (71’, assisted by Shaquille Gwengwe); AFC Wimbledon: Callum Maycock (90’, assisted by Isaac Ogundere).
How it turned
Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s two key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Callum Maycock’s goal on 90 minutes.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: AFC Wimbledon 0.00, Newport County 0.00, from 15 shots to 14 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
P. Howard showed three yellow cards — against 3.3 yellows a game across the last 16 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — AFC Wimbledon: Daniel Sweeney (16’) and Myles Hippolyte (64’); Newport County: Moses Alexander-Walker (78’).
What it changes
AFC Wimbledon sit 25th on one point from one game with a goal difference of 0 (2026/27 so far).
Newport County sit 25th on one point from one game with a goal difference of 0 (2026/27 so far).
Newport County are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Nathan Bishop (AFC Wimbledon) 6.6, Cameron Evans (Newport County) 6.4 and Y. Bamba (Newport County) 6.0 led the match.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, the draw or Newport County, a Bronze-tier call, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 68.1% of the time in the last 90 days (975 of 1431).
Next up
AFC Wimbledon next host Blackpool on 14 November 2026.
Newport County next travel to Crewe on 14 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for AFC Wimbledon: AFC Wimbledon v Blackpool, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Newport County: Crewe v Newport County, Saturday 14 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: AFC Wimbledon 1–1 Newport County · League Cup
- Venue: The Cherry Red Records Stadium · London
- Referee: P. Howard
- Model coverage: 19 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): AFC Wimbledon 1 · draws 4 · Newport County 1 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: AFC Wimbledon 1W 0D 4L · Newport County 3W 0D 2L
AFC Wimbledon 1–1 Newport County (League Cup): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 19 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 22 August 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 2 May 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | AFC Wimbledon for / against | Line | Newport County for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.25 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.75our book | 1.25 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.63 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 8 for · 15.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.38 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 2.25 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.13 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.25 for · 9.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.63 for · 12.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.75 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.5 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: P. Howard.
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Match Statistics & Details
| AFC Wimbledon | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| 61% | Possession | 39% |
| 15 | Shots | 14 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 8 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 6 |
| 11 | Shots inside the box | 7 |
| 7 | Corners | 5 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 11 | Fouls | 15 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 365 | Passes | 226 |
| 72% | Pass accuracy | 62% |
AFC Wimbledon Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Bishop | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| I. Ogundere | 100 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| S. Seddon | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| M. Hippolyte | 100 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Y | 6.5 |
| R. Johnson | 100 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Tilley | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| M. Browne | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| A. Smith | 82 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| D. Sweeney | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| Z. Nelson | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| A. Sasu | 66 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| S. Sessegnon sub | 34 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| C. Maycock sub | 34 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| J. Stockley sub | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| A. Hackford sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
Newport County Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Wright | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. Norman | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| L. Jenkins | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| K. Cameron | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. Brennan | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| H. Biggins | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| T. Davies | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. Evans | 86 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Y. Bamba | 76 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| C. Doidge | 73 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Shaquille Gwengwe | 73 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.9 |
| G. Garner sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Moses Alexander-Walker sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.7 |
| D. Sassi sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Smith sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Alfie Merritt sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind AFC Wimbledon v Newport County — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-01-02 Newport County 1–2 AFC Wimbledon
- 2024-12-03 AFC Wimbledon 2–2 Newport County
- 2024-03-16 AFC Wimbledon 0–2 Newport County
- 2023-09-02 Newport County 2–2 AFC Wimbledon
- 2023-03-14 Newport County 1–1 AFC Wimbledon
- 2022-12-26 AFC Wimbledon 1–1 Newport County
The Full Post-Match Picture
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the model’s pick for AFC Wimbledon v Newport County?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for AFC Wimbledon v Newport County was Draw or Away.
- What is the head-to-head record between AFC Wimbledon and Newport County?
- In their last 6 meetings, AFC Wimbledon won 1, Newport County won 1 and there were 4 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of AFC Wimbledon and Newport County?
- Recent form — AFC Wimbledon 1W 0D 4L; Newport County 3W 0D 2L.
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