Newport County's David Hughes faces tough test in EFL Trophy
Newport County's head coach David Hughes faces a tough test in the EFL Trophy as his team takes on Stockport County. The match is a crucial one for Hughes and his team.
What happened?
Newport County's head coach David Hughes has a tough test ahead of him as his team takes on Stockport County in the EFL Trophy. The match is a crucial one for Hughes and his team.
Why it matters for Newport County
The EFL Trophy is a prestigious competition, and a win for Newport County would be a significant achievement. The team has been performing well in League Two, and a win in the EFL Trophy would be a great boost to their confidence.
What comes next?
Newport County's next fixture is against Crewe on February 27, 2027. The team is currently 2nd in League Two with 3 points, 1 win, and 0 losses from 1 game, and recent form is W. Goals this season have been scored, and 0 conceded, with a +3 goal difference.
Braiden Graham's impressive performance
Braiden Graham, who was operating on the right wing, picked out Joel Catesby with a smart cross and he found the net with an assured finish. Then, three minutes later, Melvin Matos was chopped down by Owen Moxon and Graham stepped up confidently to send the ball to Lucas Ashby-Hammond’s right with the keeper going the wrong way.
The match report
The match was a dramatic, topsy-turvy contest that saw Stockport County thrash Everton Under-21s 6-3. The hosts, who had dominated throughout, then hit Everton with a quickfire double just before the break. Hughes’ youngsters attempted to play the ball out from the back, but captain William Tamen was robbed of possession before Camps was given an easy finish. Then, with the final touch of the first half, Stockport added a third as Jason Adigun put the ball through Tamen’s legs and then picked out Mika Mandron to score.
The comeback
Early in the second half, the Blues then got themselves back into the contest with a rapid brace of their own. First, on 51 minutes, Braiden Graham, who was operating on the right wing, picked out Joel Catesby with a smart cross and he found the net with an assured finish. Then, three minutes later, Melvin Matos was chopped down by Owen Moxon and Graham stepped up confidently to send the ball to Lucas Ashby-Hammond’s right with the keeper going the wrong way.
The final result
The Northern Ireland prospect then - briefly - completed a comeback with an impressive curling effort from the edge of the area on 77 minutes but instead of inspiring a remarkable turnaround, Everton then capitulated once more. A minute later, substitute Tayo Edun fired Stockport back in front as he fired in at the back post and then a mere 60 seconds after that, Mothersille grabbed his second with a calm, low finish before completing his hat-trick, and the rout, in stoppage time.
