Newport County news: Exiles will be 'very hard' to beat at home this season
Fleetwood Town manager Matt Lawlor praised Newport County's home performance, noting their physical style and resilience at Rodney Parade. Despite a 1-1 draw, Lawlor acknowledged the difficulty of playing against the Exiles on their home turf.
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Image source, Huw Evans Picture Agency Published 14 September 2026, 04:13 BST Fleetwood Town manager Matt Lawlor believes Newport County will be "very hard" to beat at Rodney Parade this season.
The Exiles are yet to taste defeat at home during the 2026-27 campaign, having beaten Rochdale and drawn against Tranmere Rovers and Fleetwood.
County have taken the lead in each of their three home games, but were pegged back in the second half as they drew 1-1 with the Cod Army on Saturday.
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