Newport County manager Hayden Mullins expects a tough test when his side visits Gillingham in League Two this Saturday. The Exiles are unbeaten in their last three league games but have yet to win on the road this season.

Mullins told reporters on Friday that Gillingham, who sit eighth, will pose a significant challenge. "You always hope it will be entertaining," said Hayden Mullins. "As a head coach, you want it to be as cut and dry as you see it." He described the hosts as a "front-footed" team that will look to attack, especially at their Priestfield Stadium home where they have lost just once.

The fixture comes as Newport County, currently 17th with nine points from eight games, are building momentum. They followed a 2-0 win at Swindon Town with a 2-1 home victory over Grimsby Town last weekend. Christian Doidge and Shaquille Gwengwe scored the goals in that match, which you can review on our stats page.

Eaves fitness monitored

Gillingham's threat could be boosted by the potential debut of striker Tom Eaves. Gills manager Gareth Ainsworth has declared the recent signing fit, though noted the player is still "a little behind" for match sharpness. His introduction would add a new dimension for the Newport defence to handle.

Mullins reported no fresh injury concerns from the Grimsby win, leaving him with a settled squad to choose from. The team's recent form, which reads two wins and a draw from the last three, has lifted confidence after a slower start to the campaign. Their full fixtures list shows a busy October ahead.

The match kicks off at 15:00 BST on Saturday at Priestfield Stadium. A positive result would see Newport County potentially climb the standings and finally break their away duck.

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Newport County extended their unbeaten run to five matches with a 0-0 draw at Gillingham on Saturday, October 3. The Exiles, now 15th in League Two with 10 points, created the better chances. Michael Adu-Poku was denied by a James Brophy block and goalkeeper Ollie Wright, while Christian Doidge hit the crossbar. Manager Hayden Mullins said, "We had the clear chances to win it." Cameron Norman was also thwarted late by Wright. The result leaves Newport six points behind leaders Salford City.

Manager Hayden Mullins said he was pleased with Newport County's performance in the 0-0 draw at Gillingham on October 3. The result extends the Exiles' unbeaten run to five matches, a sequence that includes two wins and three draws. Newport County, now 15th in League Two with 10 points, are six points behind leaders Salford City. They next face Colchester at home on October 10.