AFC Wimbledon vs 08.08.26 14:001 – 1(5-4 pen)After Pen
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Match report
Wimbledon edge shootout thriller with Newport after late Maycock leveller
AFC Wimbledon beat Newport County 5-4 on penalties in the League Cup round of 128 after the tie finished level, with the score after normal and extra time at 1-1. The dramatic finish at The Cherry Red Records Stadium came after Newport had looked set to progress before a stoppage-time twist.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Newport broke the deadlock in the 71st minute when Y. Bamba converted a chance created by Shaquille Gwengwe, giving the visitors the lead deep into the second half. Wimbledon pushed forward in search of an equaliser and found one deep into added time, with Callum Maycock scoring in the seventh minute of stoppage time, assisted by Isaac Ogundere, to force extra time at 1-1.
With neither side able to find a winner in extra time, the match went to penalties, where Wimbledon held their nerve to win the shootout 5-4 and advance. Wimbledon dominated for large spells, holding 61 per cent of possession and edging the shots count 15 to 14, though Newport's discipline in defence, despite conceding 15 fouls, kept the contest close throughout.
Callum Maycock scored the crucial stoppage-time equaliser to drag Wimbledon level and finished with a rating of 7.5, though it was James Tilley who edged him out as the home side's top performer with a 7.7 rating.
Wimbledon's 61 per cent share of possession reflected their control of the contest, even as Newport made them work until the very end.
AFC Wimbledon and Newport County drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0). AFC Wimbledon won the penalty shootout 5–4.
AFC Wimbledon met Newport County in the League Cup (Round of 128). Kick-off was Saturday, 8 August 2026, 14:00 UTC at The Cherry Red Records Stadium. Referee: P. Howard.
Team pages: AFC Wimbledon · Newport County · League Cup
Key moments
- 71' Goal: Y. Bamba (assist: Shaquille Gwengwe) — 0–1
- 90+7' Goal: Callum Maycock (assist: Isaac Ogundere) — 1–1
Starting line-ups
AFC Wimbledon (3-5-2)
Newport County (4-2-3-1)
- 1 Jordan Wright
- 3 Thomas Davies
- 4 Kyle Cameron (c)
- 5 Lee Jenkins
- 22 Cameron Norman
- 6 Ciaran Brennan
- 2 Cameron Evans
- 9 Shaquille Gwengwe
- 10 Harrison Biggins
- 20 Y. Bamba
- 27 Christian Doidge
Sirius · Why these numbers
Before kick-off Sirius gave AFC Wimbledon 50%, the draw 26%, Newport County 24%. It finished AFC Wimbledon 1–1 Newport County.
Level sides, AFC Wimbledon's control of the ball swings it — Nothing separates them on our strength rating, and AFC Wimbledon's control of the ball gives AFC Wimbledon the lean. The draw at 26% is what level sides usually produce.
Why AFC Wimbledon in front?
Almost nothing between them on our strength rating — 1487 to 1481. Sides this close won 45.7% of 14,447 home games (draw 26.5%, visitors 27.8%). AFC Wimbledon hold 10 more possession points (43 to 33 in recent games) — and between equals, control has been worth something. Between evenly-matched sides, home teams with this control edge won 48.0% of 5,150 games, vs 44.0% when styles were level.
Why only 50%?
Because on our strength rating there is nothing in it. Level sides split the rest: the draw at 26% and Newport County at 24%.
Why the draw at 26%?
Between sides this level the draw starts at 26.5%. These teams' recent games average 3.0 goals — a typical goals environment. Games in that environment drew 24.6% of 24,733.
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About this match
On this page: the AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this League Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the AFC Wimbledon and Newport County team pages or the League Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County?
AFC Wimbledon and Newport County drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0). AFC Wimbledon won the penalty shootout 5–4.
›Who scored in AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County?
Y. Bamba (71') for Newport County; Callum Maycock (90+7') for AFC Wimbledon.
›Where can I watch AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County highlights?
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