[ 19 Nov 22 ] Newport County v GILLS Match Thread

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- The Gills have only met Newport once in their history - a League cup draw at Priestfield back in 2019 which Newport won on penalties.
- In all competitions, Newport lost 7 out of 9 games ending in mid-October. Since then, they have lost 2 of the 7 games played however both have come in their last 2 matches.
- Newport are the only side to have scored 4 goals in the first half of a League 2 game this season - as many as the Gills have managed in all of their 17 first halves combined. They have scored 6 more from the 12 games played since.
- Newport have a +7 goal difference from the first halves of their league games. They have the worst record in the second halves of the league games with a goal difference of -13. Both the Gills and Newport have scored just 5 second half goals in their combined 35 league games.
- Newport have scored 7 home league goals and only the Gills have scored fewer. They have won 2 games which have contributed towards their 7 points, the joint worst total in the division alongside Rochdale (2 wins) and Grimsby (1 win).

(15.02) Kick Off [ 5 - 3 - 2 ]

(15.08) A great Newport shot is clawed off the line by Turner. Newport appeals it had crossed the line are turned away.

(15.32) A half volley from Wright fizzes towards goal and the 'keeper somehow tips it around for a corner.

(15.32) The corner comes in and Williams hits the post. The ball falls to Mandron who smashes it off the face of the crossbar when he should have scored.

(15.45) GOAL! Newport County 1-0 Gillingham: Farquharson
Colchester lead Doncaster and the Gills drop into the bottom 2 for the first time.

(15.52) Half time 1-0

(16.09) The second half kicks off.

(16.20) GOAL! Newport County 2-0 Gillingham: Farquharson

(16.26) O'Keefe shoots and the 'keeper saves with his feet. He should have tested him more and he spurns a huge chance to get something back.

(16.38) Bogle holds off his man before firing a shot on the turn from inside the area narrowly wide of the right post.

(17.00) FULL TIME 2-0

Attendance: 4,300 (371)
Position: 23rd
Referee: Ollie Yates
Match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0izgyUDpjM
BBC Match Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63606325