Cambridge United vs Newport County: result 2-1 and analysis
League TwoMatchday 5Kick-off on October 10, 2020 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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What was the result of Cambridge United vs Newport County?
Cambridge United won 2-1 on October 10, 2020.
Goalscorers
- 38′P. MullinCambridge United
- 61′P. MullinCambridge United
- 67′S. TwineNewport County
Official lineup for Cambridge United vs Newport County
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Cambridge United
4-2-3-1- 10P. Mullin
- 7L. Hannant
- 19A. May
- 4P. Digby
- 11H. Dunk
- 14Wesley Hoolahan
- 3J. Iredale
- 6H. Darling
- 2K. Knoyle
- 5G. Taylor
- 1D. Mitov
Newport County
3-5-2- 11T. Abrahams
- 9P. Amond
- 19S. Twine
- 8M. Dolan
- 10J. Sheehan
- 4J. Labadie
- 32L. Shephard
- 3R. Haynes
- 28M. Demetriou
- 17S. Bennett
- 30N. Townsend
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cambridge United have 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats; Newport County have 7, 3 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2020 | Burton Albion(away) | 4-2 | EFL Trophy |
| Oct 3, 2020 | Exeter City(away) | 0-2 | League Two |
| Sep 26, 2020 | Tranmere(home) | 0-0 | League Two |
| Sep 19, 2020 | Morecambe(away) | 5-0 | League Two |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Newport County(away) | 0-1 | League Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2020 | Norwich City U21(home) | 0-5 | EFL Trophy |
| Oct 3, 2020 | Mansfield Town(home) | 2-1 | League Two |
| Sep 30, 2020 | Newcastle(home) | 1-1 | League Cup |
| Sep 26, 2020 | Bolton(away) | 2-0 | League Two |
| Sep 22, 2020 | Watford(home) | 3-1 | League Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Cambridge United win, 1 draw, 4 Newport County wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2020 | Newport County 1-0 Cambridge United | League Cup |
| Feb 8, 2020 | Newport County 0-1 Cambridge United | League Two |
| Aug 10, 2019 | Cambridge United 0-0 Newport County | League Two |
| Apr 13, 2019 | Cambridge United 0-3 Newport County | League Two |
| Sep 29, 2018 | Newport County 4-2 Cambridge United | League Two |
| Aug 14, 2018 | Cambridge United 1-4 Newport County | League Cup |
Last archived meeting: Newport County vs Cambridge United on Sep 15, 2020
How many goals should we expect?
Cambridge United score 1.6 and concede 0.8 goals per match over their last 15; Newport County score 1.2 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge United | 1.6 | 0.8 | 8 | 5/15 | 7/15 |
| Newport County | 1.2 | 1.5 | 4 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Newport County | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 22 | 19 | 19 |
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