Newport County vs Portsmouth preview - No new worries for Newport

Posted Friday, January 09, 2015 by PA

Newport have no fresh injury worries as they look to continue their fine home form against Portsmouth.

The Exiles, who came from behind to beat Carlisle 2-1 last weekend, have now won six of their last seven matches and are unbeaten at Rodney Parade since a Johnstone's Paint Trophy tie in September.

Boss Justin Edinburgh is likely to partner Chris Zebroksi with Aaron O'Connor once more, despite the impressive form of Shaun Jeffers in recent weeks.

And the former Tottenham defender could name the same starting line-up as they look to put Pompey to the sword.

Striker Matt Tubbs is in line to make his Portsmouth debut after joining on a free transfer from Bournemouth.

Defender Paul Robinson will also be in the side after making his loan spell from Millwall a permanent switch.

Full-back Dan Butler returns from a one-game ban while midfielder James Dunne and forward Tom Craddock are close to returning from knee injuries.

Loanees Miles Storey, Matt Fish and Lee Holmes have returned to their parent clubs but boss Andy Awford hopes to tie up a new deal for Colchester midfielder Marcus Bean.