Newport County are set to host Barnet in a crucial Sky Bet League Two match. Newport County are currently sitting in 23rd place in the Sky Bet League Two table, having won two out of their last five matches. Two second half goals from Colchester United's Harry Anderson and Jack Payne within six minutes of each other halted Newport County's hopes of securing three points on home soil. County had climbed out of the relegation zone after their midweek win over Tranmere Rovers but slipped back down into the bottom two following their defeat against the U's. A controversial 58th minute goal from Anderson was allowed to stand, with Payne doubling Colchester's lead minutes later. Substitute Lee Jenkins sent the ball home deep into added time to get one back for Newport but they left empty-handed at full-time. Newport County's last five results: Newport County 1 – 2 Colchester Utd Newport County 3 – 1 Tranmere Rovers Fleetwood Town 0 – 0 Newport County Newport County 0 – 2 Cambridge Utd Salford City 1 – 3 Newport County In the opposition dugout: Former Leicester City defender, Christian Fuchs has been at the helm for Newport County since November 2025 after the club parted ways with previous manager, David Hughes. After last week's defeat, Fuchs stated that the team had become relaxed with little energy, saying “We should take initiative, not just react to something that has happened. It starts with us being on the front foot and being brave on the ball”. Fuchs is joined by Mark Smith as assistant manager, who also came into the coaching staff in November 2025. Ones to watch: Newport County's joint top goalscorers this season are right-winger Michael Spellman and striker Nathaniel Opoku, each with five goals to their name. Spellman has recorded 112 goals across his career, with appearances in Sunderland's youth and first teams, as well as Whitby and Blythe Spartans before being loaned to Newport in 2024. Opoku also came through a youth team, having played for Leicester City's U21s side, before being loaned to Newport County.