Notts County kicked off their season with a 1-1 draw against Newport County on 02/08/2025 15:00 at Rodney Parade. The match saw a total of 19 shots, with Notts County having 13 shots and Newport County having 6. Notts County dominated the game with 68% ball possession, and had 5 corner kicks compared to Newport County's 2.
After an uneventful first half, Newport County's Gerard Garner scored for the home side in the 49th minute. Notts County's Jodi Jones scored a penalty in the 65th minute to equalize the game. The game saw a total of 5 substitutions for Notts County and 4 for Newport County.
Newport County had a decent game, with 17 fouls committed and 2 yellow cards. However, Notts County's dominance in possession and shots on goal was a major factor in the game. The opposition team's performance was fair, but Notts County's overall performance was more impressive on paper.
Their next fixture is against Salford City on 09/08/2025 11:30 at Meadow Lane. With a dominant performance against Newport County, the team is looking strong and ready to take on their next challenge. COYP!