Newport 1-0 Bristol Rovers - Result & Match Stats (League Two)

Newport vs Bristol Rovers - result

Newport 1-0 Bristol Rovers in League Two at Rodney Parade, Casnewyd on 5 March 2022. In their last 4 meetings, Newport have won 1, Bristol Rovers 3, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Newport vs Bristol Rovers?

Newport 1-0 Bristol Rovers in League Two on Saturday 5 March 2022 at Rodney Parade.

Where was Newport vs Bristol Rovers played?

Newport vs Bristol Rovers was played at Rodney Parade in Casnewyd, the home ground of Newport.

What is Newport's recent form?

Newport's last five results read L D D W D (oldest to newest): 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss.

What is Bristol Rovers's recent form?

Bristol Rovers's last five results read W W W D W (oldest to newest): 4 wins and 1 draw.

What is the head-to-head record between Newport and Bristol Rovers?

Across the last 4 meetings Newport have won 1, Bristol Rovers have won 3 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Bristol Rovers 5-3 Newport County on 22 August 2026 in the League Two.

Who is the standout player for Newport?

Shaquille Gwengwe leads Newport with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Bristol Rovers?

Ellis Harrison leads Bristol Rovers with 5 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Newport vs Bristol Rovers?

D. Handley refereed Newport vs Bristol Rovers.

Newport vs Bristol Rovers - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
22 Aug 2026	League Two	Bristol Rovers vs Newport County	5-3
31 Jan 2026	League Two	Bristol Rovers vs Newport County	3-0
6 Sep 2025	League Two	Newport County vs Bristol Rovers	2-3
23 Oct 2021	League Two	Bristol Rovers vs Newport County	1-3

Newport 1-0 Bristol Rovers: match stats

Stat	Newport	Bristol Rovers
Possession	43%	57%
Shots	15	15
Shots on target	3	5
Corners	8	6
Fouls	14	13
Yellow cards	0	3
Tackles	24	9
Passes	299	392

Newport vs Bristol Rovers goals and red cards

Newport: J. Waite 33'.

Newport season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	8 of 24
Goals against	1.6	19 of 24
Shots	9.9	22 of 24
Shots on target	3.3	19 of 24
Fouls	11.3	12 of 24
Tackles	19.6	2 of 24
Passes	247.9	24 of 24
Corners	4	19 of 24

Newport player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Shaquille Gwengwe (4), Harrison Biggins (2), Kyle Cameron (1).
Assists: Harrison Biggins (2), Shaquille Gwengwe (1).
Shots: Harrison Biggins (14), Lee Jenkins (8), Shaquille Gwengwe (8).
Fouls: Cameron Norman (15), Lee Jenkins (11), Kyle Cameron (10).

Bristol Rovers season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	7 of 24
Goals against	1.6	22 of 24
Shots	16.1	3 of 24
Shots on target	4.7	6 of 24
Fouls	10.9	15 of 24
Tackles	14.9	14 of 24
Passes	300.7	21 of 24
Corners	6.1	6 of 24

Bristol Rovers player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Thomas James (2), Bobby Kamwa (2), Tommy Leigh (2).
Assists: Thomas James (1), Kofi Balmer (1), Brad Young (1).
Shots: Shaqai Forde (17), Tommy Leigh (17), Fabrizio Cavegn (15).
Fouls: Clinton Mola (16), Shaqai Forde (16), Riley Harbottle (10).