Bristol Rovers vs Newport County·Saturday, 22 August 2026

Match report

Bristol Rovers beat Newport County 5-3 at home in the League 2 (round 2) on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at Memorial Stadium. It was 1-1 at half time. Bristol Rovers scorers: B. Purrington (45+1'), F. Cavegn (53'), L. Jenkins (57' pen), B. Kamwa (74'), F. Cavegn (90+9'). Newport County scorers: H. Biggins (1'), S. Gwengwe (61'), C. Jarvis (90+1'). In the latest League 2 table, Bristol Rovers are 17th on 16 points from 14 matches, and Newport County are 14th on 18 from 14. In their last 10 recorded meetings, Bristol Rovers have won 5, Newport County 4, with 1 drawn.