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Newport County — League Cup: stats, lineups & analysis
Match preview
AFC Wimbledon host Newport County in League Cup first-round clash
AFC Wimbledon welcome Newport County to The Cherry Red Records Stadium on 8 August for a League Cup Round of 128 tie, the earliest stage of the competition. Neither side arrives with much recent momentum, and both will see the fixture as a chance to build some early-season confidence in a knockout format that offers no margin for error.
AI-assisted match preview written from official match data.
Wimbledon's build-up has been mixed, with defeats to Lincoln, Gateshead and Reading either side of a draw with Gillingham, though they did close with a 2-0 win over Lincoln. Newport, meanwhile, have lost to AS Roma and Boreham Wood in their last five outings, sandwiched around draws with Gillingham and Barnet, and a defeat by Millwall in between.
Both teams head into this Round of 128 meeting having won just once between them in their last ten matches combined, with Wimbledon's sole victory coming against Lincoln and Newport still searching for a win in their five most recent games.
Wimbledon's run reads LLLDW compared with Newport's LLDLD, with Wimbledon's only win coming in their final outing before this tie.
AFC Wimbledon meet Newport County in the League Cup (Round of 128). Kick-off is Saturday, 8 August 2026, 14:00 UTC at The Cherry Red Records Stadium. Referee: P. Howard.
Team pages: AFC Wimbledon · Newport County · League Cup
Pre-match read
Home rated 1487 vs 1476 — 0.61 expected score Home on 127 days rest; Away on 3
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: kickoff time and matchday details for AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County, the head-to-head record and recent form, stats-based pre-match analysis, confirmed lineups about an hour before kick-off — then the live score, goal clips and video highlights once this League Cup fixture kicks off.
- Live score updates and a goal-by-goal timeline once play begins.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Confirmed starting lineups, usually about an hour before kick-off.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What time does AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County kick off?
Kick-off is Saturday, 8 August 2026, 14:00 UTC at The Cherry Red Records Stadium, a League Cup fixture.
›Where can I watch AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County goal clips and highlights?
Goal clips and match highlights will be published on this page — each goal video is added shortly after it goes in, with highlights after full-time.