Newport County vs Mansfield Town - Matt Partridge to miss out for Newport

Posted Friday, February 26, 2016 by PA

Newport defender Matt Partridge misses Mansfield's visit to Rodney Parade after suffering a setback in his recovery from an ankle problem.

But Scott Barrow is available after sustaining concussion against Carlisle two weeks ago and Janoi Donacien should shrug off a thigh problem sustained at Exeter last week.

Deane Smalley has returned to Plymouth to have a knee problem assessed, while back-up goalkeeper Mitchell Beeney has headed back to parent club Chelsea and Joe Green will come onto the bench.

Tom Meechan, a prolific goalscorer in non-league football, is in contention to make his Sky Bet Football League debut after signing from St Neots Town last week.

Mansfield manager Adam Murray could give a start to winger Colin Daniel who has rejoined the club on loan from Port Vale until the end of the season.

The 28-year-old scored eight goals in 75 games for the Stags before joining Vale on a free transfer in 2014 and will be looking to feature against Newport.

Right-back Daniel Alfei, who is on loan from Swansea, could retain his place after making his full debut in the 3-2 win over Dagenham last time out.

Adi Yussuf, who came off the bench to score in that game, will be pushing for a start but Krystian Pearce is banned after the club failed with an appeal to get his red card against Daggers overturned.