Hayden Mullins will lead Newport County into a key Sky Bet League Two fixture at home against Chesterfield on Friday night, aiming to build on recent positive momentum.
Mullins expressed frustration over that result, a loss that leaves Newport County 16th in the table with 15 points from 13 games, having recorded three wins, six draws and four losses. He praised the team's performance at Whaddon Road, however, noting they created 15 attempts on goal away from home. "We’ll be setting up positively and looking to try and get a result," Mullins said. The side's overall record shows 16 goals scored and 16 conceded this season, leaving them with a zero goal difference and 13 points behind the league leaders.
Squad adjustments and key absences
Injuries and suspensions will force some tactical changes for the visit of Chesterfield. Midfielder Matt Dibley-Dias is unavailable following a scan, while winger Yahya Bamba has returned to training and will be assessed before Friday's kick-off. Mullins praised the squad's ability to adapt to such absences throughout the season.
The manager also highlighted the importance of the home support, known as the Amber Army, who provided strong backing for over 1,000 travelling fans at Cheltenham. He urged the Rodney Parade crowd to get behind the team again for what he described as a tough test against a good side. Chesterfield currently sit 7th in the League Two standings, positioning them as play-off contenders. Newport's recent form reads one win, three draws and one defeat from their last five outings, a sequence that includes a 2-2 draw at Rotherham where Harrison Biggins and Gerard Garner scored, a 1-1 draw with York, a 1-0 win over Colchester, and a 2-2 draw with Plymouth.
Friday's match against Chesterfield presents an opportunity to close the gap to the play-off places and improve upon a league position of 16th.
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