Newport scored three times in the first 25 minutes as they defeated Vanarama National League side Barnet 4-1 to book a clash with Eastleigh in the FA Cup third round.The Sky Bet League Two outfit took a fifth-minute lead when Omar Bogle crossed for Lewis Payne to fire home at the far post, before the two swapped roles eight minutes later when the 30-year old netted.The tie looked over after 25 m...Full Story »

Connor Jennings scored an 88th-minute winner as Tranmere extended their unbeaten league record with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Newport at a wet and windy Prenton Park.Second-half strikes from Kieron Morris and Jennings cancelled out Will Evans’ opener to complete a thrilling comeback and make it five games without defeat in League Two for Rovers.Newport could have taken the lead in the 14...Full Story »

Newport boss Graham Coughlan praised his side’s grit and determination as they came from behind to take the three points at Morecambe.On what proved to be a disappointing first night for new Shrimps boss Ged Brannan, goals from Will Evans and Seb Palmer-Houlden either side of the break earned the Exiles a comeback win after Michael Mellon had given the home side an early lead.Coughlan said...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Ged Brannan saw his first game in charge end in defeat as Newport came from behind to take the points.Brannan, who took over from Derek Adams this week, saw the Shrimps take an early lead through Michael Mellon but they were then undone by goals from Will Evans and Bristol City loanee Seb Palmer-Houlden.Mellon – also on loan, from Burnley – gave Morecambe the lead on 1...Full Story »

Mansfield jumped back up into second place in Sky Bet League Two after a 2-0 home win over Newport extended their sensational unbeaten start to the season to 17 games.Davis Keillor-Dunn grabbed a goal in each half for a comfortable win over the injury-hit Exiles.The Stags grabbed a fourth-minute lead in a one-sided first half in which they dominated possession.Newport failed to clear a Rhys Oate...Full Story »

Newport manager Graham Coughlan praised his injury-hit squad for digging deep to claim a point against MK Dons after a 0-0 draw at Rodney Parade.Coughlan could only name five substitutes, with three teenagers making up the numbers alongside James Waite and second-choice goalkeeper Jonny Maxted on the bench.“Given our current predicament, our squad size and the changes we needed to make on ...Full Story »

Newport and MK Dons battled to a 0-0 draw after both sides missed a host of chances at Rodney Parade.County striker Omar Bogle wasted several opportunities, but the closest either side came to opening the scoring in the first half was when Dons striker Max Dean forced Nick Townsend into a superb save after half an hour.Townsend’s opposite number Craig MacGillivray presented Will Evans with...Full Story »

Newport manager Graham Coughlan praised his side for a “professional performance” as they beat Oldham 2-0 at Rodney Parade thanks to two goals from Shane McLoughlin to progress to the FA Cup second round.The defender opened the scoring as he drilled into the bottom corner after 20 minutes and settled any late nerves with a second goal, a long-range piledriver, 10 minutes from time.Co...Full Story »

Newport eased through to the FA Cup second round with a 2-0 home win over Oldham at Rodney Parade thanks to two goals from defender Shane McLoughlin.The right wing-back opened the scoring after 20 minutes as he drilled in at the back post to convert Matty Bondswell’s cross before sealing victory with a long-range effort 10 minutes from time.County goalkeeper Nick Townsend ensured his side ...Full Story »

Graham Coughlan paid tribute to Omar Bogle as his two penalties helped Newport to a 2-0 win over Gillingham at Priestfield, while the Welsh club said they were “extremely disappointed” after a Gills supporter appeared to make a racist gesture towards the striker as he celebrated.The County forward found the net twice in the space of seven first-half minutes, and appeared to be racial...Full Story »

Gillingham handed a lifetime stadium ban to a supporter who appeared to racially abuse Omar Bogle during the side’s 2-0 home defeat to Newport, in which the striker scored twice from the penalty spot.Bogle won County’s first spot-kick in the 20th minute when he was fouled by Gills goalkeeper Jake Turner after capitalising on Cheye Alexander’s miscued back-pass.Having beaten Tur...Full Story »

Teenage striker Freddie Draper completed his hat-trick in the sixth minute of stoppage time to earn Walsall a 3-3 draw at Newport.County midfielder Bryn Morris thought he had won it for the hosts with goals in the fourth and 67th minutes, while in between Exiles striker Will Evans claimed his 12th goal of the season, but Draper had the final say with his third leveller of the night.Morris’...Full Story »

Manager Graham Coughlan took the blame for Newport’s 2-0 League Two defeat at Swindon.Dan Kemp and Rushian Hepburn-Murphy were on target as Swindon returned to winning ways.Coughlan said: “I think that this is a team sport and to just stand here and blame players is not right.“I will not accept that my players are to blame for the goal – if anyone is to blame for the firs...Full Story »

Swindon got back to winning ways as goals from Dan Kemp and Rushian Hepburn-Murphy saw the Robins defeat Newport 2-0 in League Two.It took the hosts just eight minutes to find the back of the net as Charlie Austin played a perfect through ball for Kemp, who beat goalkeeper Jonny Maxted to the ball, took it around the goalkeeper and slotted it into the net.Poor play on the ball from Swindon saw N...Full Story »

Colchester manager Ben Garner criticised his players’ mentality and the performance of the officials after his side let a lead slip to lose 2-1 at Newport, with midfielder Arthur Read sent off late on.Garner was convinced that Samson Tovide, who put the visitors ahead in the 34th minute with a tap in from Jayden Fevrier’s cross, should have had a second in first-half stoppage time wh...Full Story »

Salford won at home for the first time this season and ended a run of six straight defeats with a 2-1 victory against Newport.Matthew Lund’s opener was cancelled out by Bryn Morris’s strike but Declan Drysdale’s own goal on the stroke of half-time restored Salford’s lead.The hosts went in front after 25 minutes thanks to Lund’s glancing header from Declan John&rsquo...Full Story »

Andy Cook scored a hat-trick as he spearheaded Bradford to a first away win of the season with a 4-1 victory at Newport.The 32-year-old striker, whose 31 goals last season enabled the Yorkshiremen to reach the play-offs, had not scored in his previous six outings this season, but grabbed two in the first half and then bagged his hat-trick in stoppage time.It was a win that moved Mark Hughes&rsqu...Full Story »

Both managers were critical of referee Martin Coy after 10-man Newport held on for a 1-1 draw against Barrow in an action-packed contest at Rodney Parade.Coy awarded County a penalty after 16 minutes when George Ray was adjudged to have brought down Will Evans in the box, but Omar Bogle hit the post from the spot.Shane McLoughlin gave the home side the lead on 40 minutes with a superb long-range...Full Story »

Newport earned a 1-1 draw with Barrow despite being reduced to 10 men in the first half.The home side had captain Ryan Delaney sent off for a second bookable offence in the 43rd minute, just after Shane McLoughlin had given them the lead with a stunning strike from the edge of the area.County had already wasted a penalty in the 16th minute when Will Evans went down under George Ray’s chall...Full Story »

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey was “really pleased and proud” of how his new young team are performing after seeing them dismantle Newport 4-1 at the Broadfield Stadium.The Red Devils were tipped as favourites to go down after narrowly avoiding relegation last season and Lindsey has completely overhauled his squad, making 16 signings with a heavy emphasis on young players.They eased to t...Full Story »