Salford 2-1 Newport - Result & Match Stats (League Two)

Salford vs Newport - result

Salford 2-1 Newport in League Two at The Peninsula Stadium, Salford on 1 September 2026. Scorers: Kelly N'Mai, Taylor Allen for Salford; Harrison Biggins for Newport. In their last 6 meetings, Salford have won 3, Newport 2, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Salford vs Newport?

Salford 2-1 Newport in League Two on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at The Peninsula Stadium. Scorers: Kelly N'Mai, Taylor Allen for Salford; Harrison Biggins for Newport.

Where was Salford vs Newport played?

Salford vs Newport was played at The Peninsula Stadium in Salford, the home ground of Salford.

What is Salford's recent form?

Salford's last five results read L D L L L (oldest to newest): 1 draw and 4 losses.

What is Newport's recent form?

Newport's last five results read W D W L D (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Salford and Newport?

Across the last 6 meetings Salford have won 3, Newport have won 2 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Salford City 1-3 Newport County on 17 February 2026 in the League Two.

Who is the standout player for Salford?

Macaulay Langstaff leads Salford with 19 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Newport?

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

Who is the referee for Salford vs Newport?

Matthew Russell refereed Salford vs Newport.

Salford vs Newport - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
17 Feb 2026	League Two	Salford City vs Newport County	1-3
19 Aug 2025	League Two	Newport County vs Salford City	0-1
28 Jan 2025	League Two	Salford City vs Newport County	1-1
1 Oct 2024	League Two	Newport County vs Salford City	3-1
20 Apr 2024	League Two	Newport County vs Salford City	0-1
30 Sep 2023	League Two	Salford City vs Newport County	2-1

Salford 2-1 Newport: match stats

Stat	Salford	Newport
Possession	74%	26%
Shots	32	4
Shots on target	7	2
Corners	10	0
Fouls	9	14
Yellow cards	1	3
Tackles	6	26
Passes	513	188

Salford vs Newport goals and red cards

Salford: T. Allen 83', K. N'Mai 90'. Newport: H. Biggins 71'.

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.4	12 of 24
Goals against	1.1	7 of 24
Shots	15.3	6 of 24
Shots on target	4.1	10 of 24
Fouls	9.8	22 of 24
Tackles	12.8	22 of 24
Passes	425.2	4 of 24
Corners	6.8	2 of 24

Salford player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: J. Powell (3), Macaulay Langstaff (2), Adebola Oluwo (2).
Assists: Luke Molyneux (3), J. Powell (2), Kallum Cesay (2).
Shots: Macaulay Langstaff (25), J. Powell (18), Kelly N'Mai (17).
Fouls: J. Powell (10), Kelly N'Mai (10), Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu (9).

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).