AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County Prediction
FT
The Cherry Red Records Stadium, London
AI call
Difficult AFC Wimbledon win or draw
51%
27%
22%
Home Win
Draw
Away Win
AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County prediction: Sportiko gives AFC Wimbledon a 51% chance of winning, Newport County 22% and the draw 27%. Last updated 8 Aug 2026, 16:11.
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Timeline
Dan Sweeney
Yellow Card
16'
▮
HT 0–0
Myles Hippolyte
Yellow Card
64'
▮
Zack Nelson
⇄ Callum Maycock
66'
⇄
Aron Sasu
⇄ Jayden Stockley
66'
⇄
Dan Sweeney
⇄ Steven Sessegnon
66'
⇄
✗
68'
Shaquille Gwengwe
Missed Penalty
⚽
0–1
71'
Yahya Bamba
assist: Shaquille Gwengwe
⇄
73'
Christian Doidge
⇄ Gerard Garner
⇄
73'
Shaquille Gwengwe
⇄ Moses Alexander-Walker
⇄
76'
Yahya Bamba
⇄ Dan Sassi
▮
78'
Moses Alexander-Walker
Yellow Card
Alistair Smith
⇄ Antwoine Hackford
82'
⇄
⇄
86'
Thomas Davies
⇄ Alfie Merritt
⇄
86'
Cameron Evans
⇄ Matt Smith
Callum Maycock
assist: Isaac Ogundere
90+7'
⚽
1–1
⚽
1–2
120+1'
Gerard Garner
Penalty
Marcus Browne
Penalty
120+1'
⚽
2–2
⚽
2–3
120+2'
Cameron Norman
Penalty
Jayden Stockley
Penalty
120+2'
⚽
3–3
⚽
3–4
120+3'
Ciaran Brennan
Penalty
James Tilley
Penalty
120+3'
⚽
4–4
⚽
4–5
120+4'
Harrison Biggins
Penalty
Myles Hippolyte
Penalty
120+4'
⚽
5–5
✗
120+5'
Matt Smith
Missed Penalty
Steve Seddon
Penalty
120+5'
⚽
6–5
FT 1–1
AFC Wimbledon
Match Stats
Newport County
61%
Ball Possession
39%
Expected Goals (xG)
15
Total Shots
14
5
Shots on Goal
4
8
Shots off Goal
4
2
Blocked Shots
6
11
Shots insidebox
7
4
Shots outsidebox
7
7
Corner Kicks
5
2
Offsides
0
11
Fouls
15
2
Yellow Cards
1
Red Cards
3
Goalkeeper Saves
3
365
Total passes
226
262
Passes accurate
139
72%
Passes %
62%
goals_prevented
AFC Wimbledon
| Player | Rating | Min | G | A | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 James Tilley M | 7.7 | 100' | – | – | 1 | 23 (18%) | – |
| 1 Nathan Bishop G | 7.6 | 100' | – | – | – | 40 (22%) | – |
| 8 Callum Maycock M | 7.5 | 34' | 1 | – | 2 | 6 (5%) | 1 |
| 3 Steve Seddon M | 7.2 | 100' | – | – | 1 | 50 (27%) | 2 |
| 26 Dan Sweeney D | 6.9 | 66' | – | – | – | 24 (16%) | – |
| 6 Ryan Johnson D | 6.9 | 100' | – | – | 2 | 46 (31%) | 4 |
| 10 Zack Nelson M | 6.7 | 66' | – | – | – | 20 (18%) | – |
| 9 Jayden Stockley F | 6.7 | 34' | – | – | – | 6 (4%) | – |
| 12 Alistair Smith M | 6.6 | 82' | – | – | 1 | 36 (27%) | – |
| 16 Antwoine Hackford F | 6.6 | 18' | – | – | – | – | – |
| 21 Myles Hippolyte M | 6.5 | 100' | – | – | 2 | 29 (25%) | 5 |
| 11 Marcus Browne F | 6.5 | 100' | – | – | – | 26 (24%) | 1 |
| 33 Isaac Ogundere D | 6.3 | 100' | – | 1 | 1 | 38 (28%) | 1 |
| 29 Aron Sasu F | 6.2 | 66' | – | – | 2 | 6 (5%) | – |
| 2 Steven Sessegnon D | 6.2 | 34' | – | – | 1 | 15 (12%) | 1 |
Newport County
| Player | Rating | Min | G | A | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cameron Evans M | 7.3 | 86' | – | – | 1 | 18 (9%) | 4 |
| 20 Yahya Bamba M | 7.3 | 76' | 1 | – | 1 | 14 (9%) | – |
| 5 Lee Jenkins D | 7.0 | 100' | – | – | 1 | 12 (8%) | – |
| 19 Gerard Garner F | 7.0 | 27' | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 34 Dan Sassi D | 6.9 | 24' | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| 6 Ciaran Brennan M | 6.7 | 100' | – | – | – | 29 (21%) | 2 |
| 14 Moses Alexander-Walker F | 6.7 | 27' | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 1 Jordan Wright G | 6.6 | 100' | – | – | – | 33 (10%) | – |
| 4 Kyle Cameron D | 6.6 | 100' | – | – | – | 20 (16%) | 2 |
| 3 Thomas Davies D | 6.6 | 86' | – | – | – | 21 (13%) | – |
| 27 Christian Doidge F | 6.6 | 73' | – | – | 1 | 10 (7%) | – |
| 22 Cameron Norman D | 6.5 | 100' | – | – | – | 25 (13%) | 1 |
| 10 Harrison Biggins M | 6.5 | 100' | – | – | 1 | 23 (19%) | – |
| 8 Matt Smith M | 6.5 | 14' | – | – | 1 | 4 (1%) | – |
| 17 Alfie Merritt D | 6.5 | 14' | – | – | – | 3 (3%) | 1 |
| 9 Shaquille Gwengwe M | 5.9 | 73' | – | 1 | 2 | 13 (10%) | 1 |
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Confidence
Medium (51%)
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AFC Wimbledon
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Newport County
WDDLL
Match summary
AFC Wimbledon faces Newport County in the League Cup on August 8, 2026. Both teams have shown fluctuating form in recent matches, with Wimbledon holding a slight edge in recent head-to-head encounters. Key players to watch include Wimbledon's top scorer, who has been pivotal in their attacking play, and Newport's solid defensive unit, which has limited goals against in recent fixtures. The match could hinge on Wimbledon’s ability to convert chances, as Newport will likely set up to counter effectively. Overall, this clash promises to be competitive, with both sides aiming for a strong cup run.
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No head-to-head history found between these teams.
AFC Wimbledon — Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | H Milton Keynes Dons | D | 0 - 0 |
| 12 Sep | H Doncaster | W | 1 - 0 |
| 07 Sep | A Bromley | W | 0 - 2 |
| 02 Sep | A Burton Albion | L | 4 - 1 |
| 30 Aug | H Wigan | W | 1 - 0 |
Newport County — Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | A Swindon Town | W | 0 - 2 |
| 19 Sep | A Accrington ST | D | 0 - 0 |
| 12 Sep | H Fleetwood Town | D | 1 - 1 |
| 05 Sep | A Northampton | L | 1 - 0 |
| 01 Sep | A Salford City | L | 2 - 1 |
League Cup Standings
League standings are not available for this competition.
AFC Wimbledon
Formation: 3-5-2
Coach: Johnnie Jackson
1
Bishop
6
Johnson
26
Sweeney
33
Ogundere
3
Seddon
21
Hippolyte
12
Smith
10
Nelson
7
Tilley
29
Sasu
11
Browne
Starting XI
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan Bishop | G |
| 33 | Isaac Ogundere | D |
| 26 | Dan Sweeney | D |
| 6 | Ryan Johnson | D |
| 7 | James Tilley | M |
| 10 | Zack Nelson | M |
| 12 | Alistair Smith | M |
| 21 | Myles Hippolyte | M |
| 3 | Steve Seddon | M |
| 11 | Marcus Browne | F |
| 29 | Aron Sasu | F |
Substitutes
| 2 | Steven Sessegnon | D |
| 8 | Callum Maycock | M |
| 9 | Jayden Stockley | F |
| 20 | Joe McDonnell | G |
| 32 | Kai Jennings | M |
| 5 | Ollie Harrison | M |
| 18 | Delano McCoy-Splatt | M |
| 4 | Jake Reeves | M |
| 16 | Antwoine Hackford | F |
Newport County
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Coach: David Pagou
1
Wright
3
Davies
4
Cameron
5
Jenkins
22
Norman
6
Brennan
2
Evans
9
Gwengwe
10
Biggins
20
Bamba
27
Doidge
Starting XI
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Wright | G |
| 22 | Cameron Norman | D |
| 5 | Lee Jenkins | D |
| 4 | Kyle Cameron | D |
| 3 | Thomas Davies | D |
| 2 | Cameron Evans | M |
| 6 | Ciaran Brennan | M |
| 20 | Yahya Bamba | M |
| 10 | Harrison Biggins | M |
| 9 | Shaquille Gwengwe | M |
| 27 | Christian Doidge | F |
Substitutes
| 33 | Shaun MacDonald | G |
| 34 | Dan Sassi | D |
| 17 | Alfie Merritt | D |
| 29 | Keenan Pattern | M |
| 36 | Harrison Pugh | M |
| 8 | Matt Smith | M |
| 19 | Gerard Garner | F |
| 40 | Cole Jarvis | F |
| 14 | Moses Alexander-Walker | F |