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Newport County holds Tranmere to late draw at home

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:41 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Newport County holds Tranmere to late draw at home

Summary

Newport County's Hayden Mullins praised his team's effort after they drew with Tranmere, 2-2, at Rodney Parade on August 29. Trailing 2-1, Shaquille Gwengwe equalized with a 90th-minute goal, keeping Newport unbeaten at home this season with four points from two matches. Last season, Newport struggled at Rodney Parade, losing 13 of 22 home games. The team now prepares for two away fixtures against Salford and Northampton before hosting Fleetwood Town on September 12, aiming to strengthen their home advantage.

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By the Numbers

•Newport County drew 2-2 with Tranmere on August 29.
•Gwengwe scored a last-minute equalizer for Newport.
•The team has taken four points from two home games this season.
•Last season, Newport lost 13 home matches, finishing with 22 points.
•Next, Newport faces Salford and Northampton away before hosting Fleetwood Town.

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2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Newport manager wants home 'fortress'

What they're saying

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Newport County boss Hayden Mullins hailed his side remaining unbeaten at Rodney Parade after The Exiles salvaged a late draw against Tranmere on Saturday. Trailing 2-1, Shaquille Gwengwe rescued a point with a 90th minute strike, meaning Newport have taken four points from their opening two home fixtures this season. In the 2025-25 campaign, they lost 13 of their 22 league games at Rodney Parade, amassing just 22 points as they battled to survive relegation.
— Yahoo Sports

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