Walsall triumphed over Newport County in a close win on Saturday, 0x1, in a game related to matchweek 2 of League Two. To this matchday, James Rowberry's team came from a draw, and Michael Flynn's team came from a win.
The first-half ended with a goalless draw.
In an unlucky moment Mickey Demetriou scored an own goal in the 63rd minute. After 84 minutes, Walsall saw Taylor Allen get sent off due to accumulation of yellows.
After the result Walsall are 1st in the table, with 6 points, while Newport County sit 17th place, with 1 point. In the next fixture, Michael Flynn's team will play at home against Stevenage, while James Rowberry's team will play away against Bradford City.
Newport County | Walsall | |||
7 | 2 | Shots | 1 | 8 |
7 | 1 | Shots on target | - | |
7 | 5 | Total Tackles | 4 | 8 |
8 | 1 | Tackles Won | 2 | 7 |
8 | 2 | Ball steals | 10 | 7 |
7 | 47 | Total Passes | 34 | 8 |
7 | 29 | Passes Completed | 24 | 8 |
- | Saves | - | ||
8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 4 | 7 |
7 | 5 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 8 |