Graham Coughlan's Newport County welcome promotion-chasing Chesterfield to Rodney Parade on Friday night looking to snap a three-match winless streak in League Two. The Exiles sit 16th in the table with 15 points from 13 games, having drawn three of their last five outings. Their record this season stands at three wins, six draws and four losses.
Manager Graham Coughlan confirmed his squad is at full strength for the visit of the Spireites. Coughlan said.
Newport's recent form shows a pattern of resilience but a struggle for victories. Their last result was a 1-0 defeat away to Cheltenham Town on 24 October, a match decided by an early Charlie McCann goal. Before that, they fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Rotherham United, with Harrison Biggins and Gerard Garner on the scoresheet. This result followed a 1-1 draw with York and a 1-0 win over Colchester earlier in October, part of a recent run of one win, three draws and one defeat from the last five matches.
The Chesterfield challenge
Friday's opponents present a significant test, sitting seventh in the table and firmly in the playoff conversation. Newport County will need to improve their home form, where they have recorded one win, one draw, and one loss in their last three matches at Rodney Parade. The full fixtures list shows a busy period ahead.
Coughlan acknowledged the quality Paul Cook's side will bring.
With 16 goals scored and 16 conceded this season, Newport's goal difference stands at zero. They currently trail league leaders Salford City by 13 points in the title race. The team's recent five-game sequence reads one win, three draws and one defeat.
Kick-off at Rodney Parade is scheduled for 19:45 GMT on Friday, 30 October.
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