Newport County holds Tranmere to late draw at home
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 9:27 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 9:27 AMYahoo Sports — County were 'running on empty' at Salford
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Newport manager wants home 'fortress'
"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.
"Hayden Mullins admitted Newport County were "running on empty" when Salford scored a last-minute winner. The Exiles looked set for a surprise victory against an Ammies side that made the 2025-26 League Two play-offs when Harrison Biggins scored a remarkable opener in the 71st minute. "Conceding in the 90th minute is always tough," said Mullins, whose side earned a home draw with Tranmere by scoring in the closing stages last weekend.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 9:27 AMCounty were 'running on empty' at Salford
Hayden Mullins admitted Newport County were "running on empty" when Salford scored a last-minute winner. The Exiles looked set for a surprise victory against an Ammies side that made the 2025-26 League Two play-offs when Harrison Biggins scored a remarkable opener in the 71st minute. "Conceding in the 90th minute is always tough," said Mullins, whose side earned a home draw with Tranmere by scoring in the closing stages last weekend.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 2:41 PMNewport manager wants home 'fortress'
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.
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