Newport County Win Big on Opening Day
Newport County started the season with a dominant 3-0 win over Rochdale, with goals from Kyle Cameron, Shaquille Gwengwe, and Yahya Bamba. Manager Hayden Mullins praised his team's performance, saying they deserved massive credit for their hard work.
What Happened?
Newport County ran out 3-0 winners against a below-par Rochdale side. The Exiles dominated proceedings, with the visitors struggling to create any clear chances. Despite having most of the possession, Rochdale failed to register a single shot on target.
Why it Matters for Newport County
The win is a great confidence booster for the team, especially for the summer signings who got on the scoresheet. Manager Mullins believes that the win will give the players a lift and help them believe in their work without the ball.
What Comes Next?
Next up for Newport County is a short trip to rivals Bristol Rovers on Saturday. The Exiles will be looking to build on their opening-day win and continue their strong start to the season. With a league standing of 2nd in League Two, 3 points, 1W-0D-0L from 1 game, recent form W, Newport County are off to a flying start.
Goals this Season
Newport County have scored 3 goals this season, with 0 conceded, giving them a +3 goal difference.
Next Fixture
Newport County's next fixture is against Crewe at home on 2027-02-27, where they will look to continue their winning form. With Crewe sitting 8th in the table, it promises to be an exciting match-up.
