Barnet vs Newport: Penalty Drama! Who Advanced in Carabao Cup?
The 2025-26 English Carabao Cup Preliminary Round clash between Barnet and Newport County ended in dramatic fashion, with Newport County ultimately advancing 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
Match Recap: A Nail-Biter at The Hive Stadium
Played at The Hive Stadium on July 29, 2025, in front of a crowd of 1,789, the match saw Cameron Antwi and Michael Reindorf score for Barnet, while Ryan Galvin (90'+7') and Rhys Browne (90'+9') snatched a late equaliser for Newport County. The late drama forced the game into a penalty shootout after a tense finish.
Penalty Shootout Decider
The penalty shootout saw Newport County hold their nerve, converting all four of their spot-kicks. Cameron James Evans stepped up to score the winning penalty, sending the Newport County fans into raptures. Barnet, unfortunately, could only convert two of their penalties, ending their Carabao Cup journey at the preliminary stage.
- Barnet Scorers: Cameron Antwi, Michael Reindorf
- Newport County Scorers: Ryan Galvin, Rhys Browne, Cameron James Evans (penalty)
The match featured players like Ollie Kensdale, Anthony Hartigan, Dennis Adeniran, Nnamdi Ofoborh and Romoney Crichlow-Noble. The result means Newport County progress to the next round of the Carabao Cup after a hard-fought victory.
Beyond the Match: Football Transfer Rumours
Away from this match, there's been talk about Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle, with Eddie Howe admitting he's had no contact with the player's representatives during pre-season. Also, Shaka Hislop and Alejandro Moreno have commented on Manchester United's starting XI in their pre-season clash against West Ham, suggesting it looks like a midtable team. Julien Laurens also weighed in on Isak's potential transfer to Liverpool, discussing whether he needs a 'Plan B'.