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Newport County v Tranmere result

Full-time · Newport County 3–1 Tranmere

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Newport County 3–1 Tranmere — Newport County won this League Two match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Newport County beat Tranmere 3–1 in League Two on Tuesday 3 March. It is Newport County’s first win over Tranmere since 18 March 2023, after five meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds).

The goals

It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — Tranmere: Samuel Finley (2’); Newport County: M. Spellman (35’, assisted by Courtney Baker-Richardson; 90’, assisted by Bobby-Emmanuel Kamwa) and Cameron Evans (88’, assisted by Bobby-Emmanuel Kamwa). Samuel Finley (45+3’) was sent off.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Newport County 0.00, Tranmere 0.00, from 18 shots to 7 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

I. Searle showed four yellow cards and one red — against 3.3 yellows a game across the last 9 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Newport County: Courtney Baker-Richardson (45+1’) and Bobby-Emmanuel Kamwa (45+5’); Tranmere: Samuel Finley (22’) and J. Plant (80’).

What it changes

Newport County move up from 24th to 22nd (35 league matches played). Newport County have scored 45 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 42 games, ranked per game). Newport County have conceded 70 goals, the third-most of the 24 clubs.

Tranmere stay 19th after this result (35 league matches played). Tranmere have scored 52 goals, the 12th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 43 games, ranked per game). Tranmere have conceded 75 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs.

Tranmere have lost their last four matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Cameron Evans (Newport County) 10.2, M. Spellman (Newport County) 9.8 and Bobby-Emmanuel Kamwa (Newport County) 8.4 led the match.

Head-to-head

Tranmere are unbeaten in the last five meetings with Newport County.

Next up

Newport County next travel to Crewe on 14 November 2026.

Tranmere next travel to Fleetwood Town on 14 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Newport County: Crewe v Newport County, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Tranmere: Fleetwood Town v Tranmere, Saturday 14 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Newport County 3–1 Tranmere · League Two
  • Referee: I. Searle
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Newport County 1 · draws 1 · Tranmere 4 · 3.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Newport County 1W 1D 3L · Tranmere 1W 0D 4L

Newport County 3–1 Tranmere (League Two): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

0.5 / 0.75
Goals
against 1.63 / 2.13 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
2.63 / 4.38
Corners
against 7.75 / 6.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
2 / 3.5
Shots on target
against 4.88 / 5.5 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.25 / 2.25
Cards
against 2 / 1.5 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
3.33 yellows
Referee · I. Searle
20.67 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 9 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 28 February 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 28 February 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameNewport County for / againstLineTranmere for / against
Goals scored
0.5 for · 1.63 against n 8
2.5standard
0.75 for · 2.13 against n 8
Corners won
2.63 for · 7.75 against n 8
9.5standard
4.38 for · 6.88 against n 8
Shots
6.75 for · 16.13 against n 8
19.5standard
10.88 for · 15.75 against n 8
Shots on target
2 for · 4.88 against n 8
8.5standard
3.5 for · 5.5 against n 8
Fouls committed
9.13 for · 11.13 against n 8
21.5standard
11.75 for · 8.63 against n 8
Cards shown
2.25 for · 2 against n 8
3.5standard
2.25 for · 1.5 against n 8

Referee: I. Searle — 3.33 yellow cards a game, 0.44 red cards, 20.67 fouls over 9 matches.

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Newport County

Newport County Goalkeeper

Newport County — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
N. Tzanev12901080 min302.5 /90242 /9010.1 /90
Newport County — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newport County before kick-off, to 28 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
N. Tzanev n 890
24/3

Newport County Defensive

Newport County — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
T. Davies20761518 min382.3 /90171 /9030.2 /901005.9 /90181.1 /9010.1 /90
Joe Thomas19601133 min342.7 /90171.4 /9030.2 /90816.4 /9050.4 /9000 /90
H. Ogunneye17811381 min221.4 /9090.6 /9070.5 /90684.4 /90201.3 /9030.2 /90
C. Brennan16631012 min211.9 /90131.2 /90151.3 /90615.4 /90131.2 /9010.1 /90
J. Clarke1468958 min40.4 /9050.5 /9060.6 /90535 /9050.5 /9000 /90
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Newport County — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newport County before kick-off, to 28 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
L. Jenkins n 888.3
0.54/0
0.95/2
—
M. Baker n 890
0.64/1
0.53/1
P. Brough
B. Kamwa n 887.5
0.83/1
0.84/1
J. Ironside
M. Spellman n 871.6
1.15/2
1.14/3
—
J. Wright n 890
0.11/0
0.32/0
—
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Newport County — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newport County before kick-off, to 28 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
L. Jenkins n 888.3
1.77/5
M. Baker n 890
0.96/1
B. Kamwa n 887.5
1.25/1
M. Spellman n 871.6
1.47/1
J. Wright n 890
00/0
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Newport County Attacking

Newport County — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
M. Spellman26561445 min20.1 /9010.1 /90261.6 /90100.6 /90100.6 /90271.7 /90
N. Opoku21561175 min50.4 /9020.2 /90221.7 /90120.9 /90151.1 /90201.5 /90
G. Garner20591171 min20.2 /9010.1 /90141.1 /9080.6 /9090.7 /9000 /90
M. Reindorf1756949 min00 /9010.1 /90131.2 /9080.8 /9040.4 /90161.5 /90
B. Kamwa26751955 min00 /9010 /90271.2 /9090.4 /90291.3 /90361.7 /90
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Newport County — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newport County before kick-off, to 28 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
L. Jenkins n 888.3
0.43/0
0.11/0
M. Baker n 890
0.11/0
0.11/0
B. Kamwa n 887.5
1.46/3
0.54/0
M. Spellman n 871.6
0.94/2
0.52/1
J. Wright n 890
00/0
00/0
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Newport County — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newport County before kick-off, to 28 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
L. Jenkins n 888.3
00/0
0.11/0
M. Baker n 890
00/0
00/0
B. Kamwa n 887.5
00/0
00/0
M. Spellman n 871.6
0.21/0
00/0
J. Wright n 890
00/0
00/0
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Tranmere

Tranmere Defensive

Tranmere — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 28 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
N. Smith n 887.8
0.85/1
0.85/1
—
P. Brough n 890
1.16/3
0.53/1
M. Baker
C. Norman n 856.5
24/3
1.86/3
—
Charlie Jay Whitaker n 877
0.43/0
1.25/1
—
J. Ironside n 867.6
1.33/3
14/2
B. Kamwa
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Tranmere — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 28 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
N. Smith n 887.8
0.85/1
P. Brough n 890
1.67/4
C. Norman n 856.5
2.47/3
Charlie Jay Whitaker n 877
0.74/1
J. Ironside n 867.6
0.21/0
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Tranmere Attacking

Tranmere — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 28 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
N. Smith n 887.8
0.43/0
0.11/0
P. Brough n 890
0.64/1
0.11/0
C. Norman n 856.5
0.63/0
0.42/0
Charlie Jay Whitaker n 877
1.86/5
0.95/1
J. Ironside n 867.6
15/1
0.53/0
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Tranmere — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 28 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
N. Smith n 887.8
00/0
00/0
P. Brough n 890
00/0
0.11/0
C. Norman n 856.5
00/0
00/0
Charlie Jay Whitaker n 877
0.32/0
00/0
J. Ironside n 867.6
0.21/0
0.21/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Newport CountyTranmere
59%Possession41%
18Shots7
6Shots on target3
7Shots off target2
5Blocked shots2
9Shots inside the box5
7Corners5
2Offsides2
5Fouls11
2Yellow cards2
0Red cards1
2Saves3
418Passes294
77%Pass accuracy63%

Newport County Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Wright9000000006.9
C. Evans9010310307.9
M. Baker9000100207.2
R. Delaney9000221106.9
T. Davies9000003106.7
M. Spellman9020332108.9
S. Sprangler9000100807.6
B. Kamwa90020040Y8.3
C. Baker-Richardson89001010Y5.9
H. Biggins7900101106.9
B. Lloyd6001002006.5
N. Opoku sub3000100006.2
G. Garner sub1100000006.5
C. Jarvis sub1000000006.3

Tranmere Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Maroši9000000006.6
C. Norman9000001206.3
N. Smith9000000005.3
S. Negru9000000106.5
P. Brough9000000106.2
L. Warrington9000110406.9
J. Ironside9000100006.9
J. Plant89001023Y6.2
Z. Obiero8900110006.3
S. Finley48101100RY6.5
O. Patrick4500001006.3
N. Kenneh sub4500000106.3
Max Dickov sub1000000006.3
S. Solomon sub800000006.5

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 Newport County v Tranmere — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Newport CountyLLWLD
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 0.6 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
TranmereLWLLL
Last 5: 1W 0D 4L · 0.8 scored / 2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Newport County 1 · 1 draw · Tranmere 4 · 3.33 goals/game
  • 2025-09-13 Tranmere 1–1 Newport County
  • 2025-05-03 Newport County 1–4 Tranmere
  • 2024-11-09 Tranmere 2–1 Newport County
  • 2024-04-13 Newport County 1–2 Tranmere
  • 2023-12-09 Tranmere 2–1 Newport County
  • 2023-03-18 Tranmere 1–3 Newport County
League standing · 2025/26
Newport County#20 pos43 pts46 pl-29 GD
Tranmere#21 pos41 pts46 pl-25 GD
Goals per game
Newport County scored1.04
Tranmere scored1.17
Newport County conceded1.67
Tranmere conceded1.72

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Newport County and Tranmere?
In their last 6 meetings, Newport County won 1, Tranmere won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Newport County and Tranmere?
Recent form — Newport County 1W 1D 3L; Tranmere 1W 0D 4L.

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