Accrington Stanley achieved a significant 4-1 victory against Newport County in a League Two encounter at Rodney Parade. This win marks another step forward for Accrington in their quest for a higher position on the league table.
Early Advantage for Accrington
Accrington took the lead just two minutes into the match. Alex Henderson scored with a precise shot into the bottom corner of the goal.
Newport’s Response
Despite being quickly behind, Newport County managed to equalize before halftime. Nathan Opoku found the net with a header, assisted by a cross from Harrison Biggins, in the 35th minute.
Turning Point in the Match
After the break, Accrington seized control again. In the 51st minute, Isaac Sinclair capitalized on a defensive error by Ryan Delaney to score and put his team back ahead.
Red Card Dilemma for Newport
Newport’s hopes of recovering dwindled when Nathan Opoku received a red card in the 69th minute. He was penalized with a second yellow card for a high challenge on Farrend Rawson.
Securing the Victory
Paddy Madden ensured the win with a well-placed goal in the 82nd minute. To cap off their performance, Isaac Heath scored a deflected goal during stoppage time, bringing the final score to 4-1.
Match Summary
- Final Score: Accrington 4 – 1 Newport
- Goals:
- Alex Henderson (Accrington) – 2nd minute
- Nathan Opoku (Newport) – 35th minute
- Isaac Sinclair (Accrington) – 51st minute
- Paddy Madden (Accrington) – 82nd minute
- Isaac Heath (Accrington) – Stoppage time
- Red Card: Nathan Opoku (Newport) – 69th minute
With this win, Accrington Stanley continues to progress in League Two, while Newport County faces challenges in their upcoming matches.
