AFC Wimbledon progressed in the EFL Cup after a 1-1 draw with Newport County, winning 5-4 on penalties. Callum Maycock's 90th-minute equaliser rescued them and took the tie to a shootout.
7.7Nathan BishopAFC Wimbledon · Goalkeeper3 saves · 1 key passAFC Wimbledon 1:1 Newport County — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 0
- 16(Foul)
Second half1 - 1
- 64(Foul)
- 68S. Gwengwe
- 71(S. Gwengwe)
- 73S. Gwengwe
- 86A. Merritt
- 90 + 7
Penalty shoot-out5 - 4
- 0 - 1G. Garner
- 1 - 1M. Browne
- 1 - 2C. Norman
- 2 - 2J. Stockley
- 2 - 3C. Brennan
- 3 - 3J. Tilley
- 3 - 4H. Biggins
- 4 - 4M. Hippolyte
- 4 - 4M. Smith
Live Prediction
DrawLost2.38
CheckLive AI™ · Full-timeBETA
FT6–5A
−4.9Slight edge
N
Draw
LostQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County?
AFC Wimbledon 6-5 Newport County (EFL Cup, Round 1).
Who scored?
Yahya Bamba (71', assist Shaquille Gwengwe) for Newport County; Callum Maycock (90', assist Isaac Ogundere) for AFC Wimbledon.
Was AFC Wimbledon's win deserved?
Not really — the opponent was the better side; AFC Wimbledon won on finishing.
Were there any cards in AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County?
Yellow cards: Dan Sweeney (AFC Wimbledon); Myles Hippolyte (AFC Wimbledon); Moses Alexander-Walker (Newport County).
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Head to Head meetings
AFC Wimbledon – Newport County
AFC Wimbledon
Newport County
- 2
Victories
- 4
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  2 | 1  |
Scored goals | 9 | 10 |
Average per game | 1.29 | 1.43 |
The biggest victory | 2-1 | 0-2 |
AFC Wimbledon
Newport County
Best statistical picks
AFC Wimbledon – Newport County
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
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Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.62 | 3.80 | 4.75 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Evenly matched
This fixture keeps finding draws — four of six meetings ended level, though AFC Wimbledon won the latest 2-1. CheckLive's read leans Newport County, a modest edge built on steadier form and composure while Wimbledon arrive on a two-game home losing streak.
Both teams to score — No2.05
No clear favorite
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
36.7
45.2
CheckSkill
49.5
52.1
CheckMental
26.6
43.3
CheckLive total40.4 vs 47.9+7.5
More match signals
Draw or Newport County57%1.95
Away win — Newport County53%4.75
Over 2.550%1.75
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between AFC Wimbledon and Newport County?
Newport County hold a modest edge on form and composure, and CheckLive's read leans their way, though four of six meetings have ended in draws. Wimbledon's two-game home losing streak adds caution.
Are Newport County favourites given recent form?
Slightly — Newport County arrive with the steadier form and a clear mental edge, but their away record is poor with one win in five. The sides are closer than a straight favourite line suggests.
Will both teams score in this EFL Cup tie?
Both teams have scored in four of the last five meetings, and the six-game head-to-head has averaged 2.8 goals, so BTTS and the over carry support for this EFL Cup tie.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.62 | 3.80 | 4.75 |