Newport 1-3 Gillingham - Result & Match Stats (League Two)

Newport vs Gillingham - result

Newport 1-3 Gillingham in League Two at Rodney Parade, Casnewyd on 20 September 2025. Scorers: Nathaniel Opoku for Newport; Bradley Dack ×2, Jonny Smith for Gillingham. In their last 6 meetings, Newport have won 3, Gillingham 1, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Newport vs Gillingham?

Newport 1-3 Gillingham in League Two on Saturday 20 September 2025 at Rodney Parade. Scorers: Nathaniel Opoku for Newport; Bradley Dack (2), Jonny Smith for Gillingham.

Where was Newport vs Gillingham played?

Newport vs Gillingham 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 L L L D (oldest to newest): 1 draw and 4 losses.

What is Gillingham's recent form?

Gillingham'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 Gillingham?

Across the last 6 meetings Newport have won 3, Gillingham have won 1 and 2 were drawn. The most recent was Gillingham 0-0 Newport County on 3 October 2026 in the League Two.

Who is the standout player for Newport?

Shaquille Gwengwe leads Newport with 5 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Gillingham?

Robbie McKenzie leads Gillingham with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Newport vs Gillingham?

Leigh Doughty refereed Newport vs Gillingham, averaging 21.5 fouls and 4.9 yellow cards per game this season.

Newport vs Gillingham - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
3 Oct 2026	League Two	Gillingham vs Newport County	0-0
17 Jan 2026	League Two	Gillingham vs Newport County	3-2
1 Nov 2025	FA Cup	Newport County vs Gillingham	2-2
4 Mar 2025	League Two	Newport County vs Gillingham	3-1
22 Oct 2024	League Two	Gillingham vs Newport County	0-2
17 Feb 2024	League Two	Newport County vs Gillingham	1-0

Newport 1-3 Gillingham: match stats

Stat	Newport	Gillingham
Possession	65%	35%
Shots	15	12
Shots on target	6	6
Corners	5	5
Fouls	8	15
Yellow cards	2	4
Tackles	12	20
Passes	431	226

Newport vs Gillingham goals and red cards

Newport: N. Opoku 1'. Gillingham: B. Dack 23', J. Smith 36', B. Dack (penalty) 45'.

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	5 of 24
Goals against	1.3	16 of 24
Shots	10.4	19 of 24
Shots on target	3.7	14 of 24
Fouls	11.7	11 of 24
Tackles	19	2 of 24
Passes	245.4	24 of 24
Corners	4.1	20 of 24

Newport player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Shaquille Gwengwe (5), Harrison Biggins (2), Kyle Cameron (1).
Assists: Harrison Biggins (2), Cameron Norman (1), Ciaran Brennan (1).
Shots: Harrison Biggins (19), Lee Jenkins (9), Shaquille Gwengwe (9).
Fouls: Cameron Norman (19), Lee Jenkins (12), Kyle Cameron (11).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.6	9 of 24
Goals against	1	5 of 24
Shots	10.3	20 of 24
Shots on target	3.6	17 of 24
Fouls	11.7	12 of 24
Tackles	15.6	7 of 24
Passes	348.4	13 of 24
Corners	3.4	23 of 24

Gillingham player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: James Brophy (3), Ronan Aiden Connolly Shea Chapman Hale (2), Omar Beckles (1).
Assists: N. Freeman (3), Garath McCleary (1), Ronan Aiden Connolly Shea Chapman Hale (1).
Shots: Ronan Aiden Connolly Shea Chapman Hale (26), James Brophy (13), Will Goodwin (12).
Fouls: Zane Albarus (16), Logan Dobbs (13), Ronan Aiden Connolly Shea Chapman Hale (11).