Newport win on penalties to advance in EFL Cup
Michael Reindorf has joined Newport County on loan from Cardiff City for the 2025-26 season
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Newport County gave manager Dave Hughes his first competitive win in charge as they secured their place in the first round of the EFL Cup with a 4-2 victory on penalties at Barnet.
Cameron Antwi and Michael Reindorf scored in the first half against the newly promoted League Two side, who were last season's National League champions.
Ryan Galvin pulled a goal back for Barnet deep in stoppage time before Rhys Brown equalised with seconds remaining of normal time to make it 2-2 and take the game to penalties.
County keeper Nik Tzanev saved Kane Smith's before Cameron Evans converted to secure a 4-2 shootout win to book a home tie against Championship club Millwall in the first round
The tournament introduced a preliminary round to accommodate the increased number of Premier League clubs with European commitments.