Newport County kick off League Two campaign…

Newport County started their League Two campaign with a 3-0 win over Rochdale, with Kyle Cameron, Shaquille Gwengwe, and Yahya Bamba scoring for the Exiles.

Newport County kick off League Two campaign with a 3-0 win over Rochdale

Newport County began the campaign with a 3-0 win over new boys Rochdale, with Kyle Cameron, Shaquille Gwengwe, and Yahya Bamba scoring for the Exiles. League standing: 2nd in League Two, 3 pts, 1W-0D-0L from 1 games, recent form W. The win has filled supporters with optimism under new boss Hayden Mullins.

What happened?

Kyle Cameron poked Yahya Bamba's header past the goalkeeper to notch the first goal of the League Two season. Shaquille Gwengwe doubled their advantage as Rochdale shot-stopper Nils Ramming spilled a low cross from Harrison Biggins straight into the path of the winger. Bryant Bilongo received his marching orders when the referee showed him a second yellow card. Yahya Bamba put the final nail in the coffin, guiding a half-volley past Ramming, who could not keep out the Frenchman's strike.

Why it matters for Newport County

The result caps off a disastrous return to the Football League for Rochdale, who were sent to the foot of the table, albeit after just one match. The bookies' favourite to be relegated, Newport, raised a few eyebrows after a perfect start for former Colchester United boss Hayden Mullins.