Mullins reflects on Newport's Carabao Cup defeat ahead of League Two season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Newport County manager Hayden Mullins discussed the team's recent Carabao Cup elimination at the hands of AFC Wimbledon, where they lost 5-4 on penalties after a late equalizer from Callum Maycock. The Exiles had taken the lead through Yahya Bamba's debut goal before the dramatic finish. Mullins emphasized the need for his squad to adapt and learn from the experience as they prepare for the League Two season, kicking off on August 15 against Rochdale. He noted the urgency of integrating new signings while building a cohesive unit during a crucial training week.
- •Newport County lost to AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup on penalties.
- •Yahya Bamba scored in his debut to give Newport a 1-0 lead.
- •Callum Maycock equalized in the seventh minute of added time.
- •Newport's League Two campaign begins on August 15 against Rochdale.
- •Mullins highlights the need to improve under pressure going forward.
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — County must dig in under pressure - Mullins
"Newport County boss Hayden Mullins hopes that suffering late Carabao Cup anguish against AFC Wimbledon will serve them well in League Two. The Exiles looked set to knock the League One Dons out in the first round when leading 1-0 through Yahya Bamba's terrific debut goal.
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