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Gillingham vs Newport County — live score & stats

Gillingham against Newport County in the League Two (England) on 17th January 2026. Both sides' Elo ratings and recent form, the lineups, the head-to-head record and the best prices on the match are all on this page, refreshing live through the game.

Live score, Elo ratings, form and every key stat from this League Two clash.

Match Timeline

4'
Newport CountyMichael Spellman⚽
Normal Goal → Nathaniel Opoku
30'
GillinghamConor Masterson⚽
Normal Goal → Max Clark
55'
Newport CountyMichael Spellman🔄
Substitution 1 → Tanatswa Nyakuhwa
62'
GillinghamMax Clark🟨
Yellow Card
70'
GillinghamJonny Smith🔄
Substitution 1 → Garath McCleary
76'
Newport CountyLee Jenkins🔄
Substitution 2 → Cameron Antwi
76'
Newport CountyMatthew Smith🔄
Substitution 3 → Ciaran Brennan
84'
Newport CountyCameron Antwi⚽
Normal Goal → Tanatswa Nyakuhwa
86'
GillinghamAaron Rowe🔄
Substitution 2 → Remeao Hutton
87'
GillinghamJosh Andrews🔄
Substitution 3 → Sam Vokes
88'
Newport CountyLiam Shephard🔄
Substitution 4 → Joe Thomas
89'
Newport CountyNathaniel Opoku🔄
Substitution 5 → James Crole
90'
GillinghamBradley Dack🟨
Yellow Card
90'
GillinghamBradley Dack🔄
Substitution 4 → Ethan Coleman
90+1'
GillinghamArmani Little
Penalty
90+9'
GillinghamGarath McCleary⚽
Normal Goal → Max Clark
90+16'
GillinghamAndy Smith🟨
Yellow Card
90+16'
Newport CountyMatthew Baker🟨
Yellow Card
90+16'
Newport CountyCiaran Brennan🟨
Yellow Card

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal8
6Shots off Goal4
19Total Shots23
7Blocked Shots11
16Shots insidebox15
3Shots outsidebox8
13Fouls10
4Corner Kicks5
3Offsides0
56Ball Possession44
3Yellow Cards2
6Goalkeeper Saves3
419Total passes326
326Passes accurate222
78Passes %68

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

GillinghamGillingham

0W 7D 3L0.70 pts/game

Newport CountyNewport County

1W 3D 6L0.60 pts/game

Per game

Gillingham at home vs Newport County away

The stronger figure on each row is highlighted. Both teams to score is a shared stat, so neither side takes the highlight.

Elo ratings

Before the match · within League Two

Overall edge
+138Gillingham
Venue edge
+147Gillingham
Rating period
Match snapshot
Gillingham versus Newport County: long term Elo, before the match
GillinghamGillinghamHomeRatingNewport CountyNewport CountyAway
Strength
1,479Overall1,341
1,521Match venue1,374
1,521At home1,403
1,459Away1,374
Attack & defence
1,424Attack1,398
1,545Defence1,438
1,420Home attack1,416
1,411Away attack1,414
1,591Home defence1,460
1,527Away defence1,442
Match profile
1,265Goal environment1,473
1,387Home goals1,508
1,378Away goals1,465
1,484Possession1,490
Specialist ratings
1,508Set-piece attack1,449
1,508Set-piece defence1,450
1,505Close games1,400
1,474Winning margin1,324

The venue row sets Gillingham at home against Newport County on the road, which is the most telling comparison for this exact game. The higher number on each row is highlighted.

Match profile rows describe how the game is likely to flow, not who is stronger. A high goal environment points to an open, high-scoring contest; possession shows who tends to keep the ball.

Starting Lineups

GillinghamGillinghamUnknown

Starting XI

1Glenn MorrisG
30Sam GaleD
5Andy SmithD
4Conor MastersonD
3Max ClarkD
14Robbie McKenzieM
8Armani LittleM
17Jonny SmithM
23Bradley DackM
11Aaron RoweM
9Josh AndrewsF

Newport CountyNewport CountyUnknown

Starting XI

28Jordan WrightG
18Liam ShephardD
15Lee JenkinsD
4Matthew BakerD
23Ryan DelaneyD
3Anthony Driscoll-GlennonD
21Michael SpellmanM
8Matthew SmithM
10Harrison BigginsM
7Bobby KamwaM
24Nathaniel OpokuF