Kieron Evans opened the scoring and finished as the standout man, yet Plymouth Argyle edged Newport County 7-6 on the night in the Football League Trophy. It was the sort of chaotic, shoot-out of an evening that leaves both benches staring at the floor.
8.7Kieron EvansNewport County · Midfielder1 goal · 2 shots · 1 key passNewport County 2:2 Plymouth Argyle — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 0
- 39(Foul)
Second half1 - 2
- 59
- 72J. Rendle
- 78C. Jarvis
Penalty shoot-out4 - 5
- 0 - 0M. Adu-Poku
- 0 - 1H. White
- 1 - 1H. Biggins
- 1 - 2O. Irow
- 2 - 2M. Jacob
- 2 - 3X. Amaechi
- 3 - 3C. Doidge
- 3 - 4A. Pepple
- 4 - 4A. Lewis
- 4 - 5B. Ibrahim
Live Prediction
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LostQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Newport County vs Plymouth Argyle?
Newport County 6-7 Plymouth Argyle (Football League Trophy).
Who scored?
Kieron Evans (3', assist Matthew Smith) for Newport County; Yahya Bamba (59') for Newport County; Aribim Pepple (75', assist Xavier Amaechi) for Plymouth Argyle; Tyreeq Bakinson (90', assist Xavier Amaechi) for Plymouth Argyle.
Were there any cards in Newport County vs Plymouth Argyle?
Yellow cards: Caleb Watts (Plymouth Argyle).
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Head to Head meetings
Newport County – Plymouth Argyle
Newport County
Plymouth Argyle
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 1  |
Scored goals | 4 | 2 |
Average per game | 2 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 2-0 | 2-2 |
Newport County
Plymouth Argyle
Best statistical picks
Newport County – Plymouth Argyle
1X hasn't lost in 5 of the last matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 10.5
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.75 | 3.80 | 1.67 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle is the favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 60.5 vs 46.2 for Newport County. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 75.4 vs 37.7). CheckLive signal strength 62/100.
Away win — Plymouth Argyle1.67
High confidence62%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
43.6
59
CheckSkill
51.9
55.1
CheckMental
37.7
75.4
CheckLive total46.2 vs 60.5+14.3
More match signals
Plymouth Argyle (DNB)73%1.29
Under 2.568%2.38
Plymouth Argyle (−1)54%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Newport County vs Plymouth Argyle?
On CheckLive metrics Plymouth Argyle rate higher: 60.5 vs 46.2, CheckLive signal strength 62/100.
What is Plymouth Argyle's main edge?
Plymouth Argyle is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 75.4 vs 37.7 for Newport County. The overall rating gap is 14.3.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 0-2 (Newport County vs Plymouth Argyle, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.75 | 3.80 | 1.67 |