English
Accrington Stanley thrashed Newport County 5-0 in a League Two match played at the Wham Stadium in Accrington, Lancashire. The game, refereed by R. Joyce, was a clear domination by the home side. Accrington scored early with goals from J. O’Brien Whitmarsh (4′), K. Mooney (15′) and T. Walton (26′). After the break, their dominance continued, with further goals from J. O’Brien Whitmarsh (54′) and K. Mooney (76′). Despite having less possession (43%), Accrington were far more effective in attack, registering 17 shots (7 on target), while Newport County, with 57% possession, failed to register a single shot on target. Both teams received two yellow cards each.
Substitutions accrington st: at minute 46 L. Coyle came in and S. Conneely went out.
Substitutions newport county: at minute 55 K. Evans came in and B. Kamwa went out., at minute 56 C. Brennan came in and J. Warner went out., at minute 56 D. Ajiboye came in and K. Whitmore went out., at minute 56 G. Bony came in and C. Baker-Richardson went out., at minute 71 N. Mawene came in and S. McLoughlin went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Accrington ST
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