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      Walsall beat Newport County

      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.

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      Factos Marcantes
      • Only 11 shots, the lowest number this season

      Newport County
      • Made only 9, his lowest in the competition

      • Setting a new record for corners won in the competition, with a total of 7

      • Registered the best ball possession percentage of the season, with 61%

      • Achieved his highest of completed passes with 350 passes

      Walsall
      • Made only 2, the lowest recorded in the competition

      • Managed to win only 1 corners, a new low in the competition

      • Registered the lowest ball possession percentage of the season, with 39%

      • Recorded his lowest number of passes, with 229

      COMPETITION

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      STADIUM

      Rodney Parade Ground
      Capacity7 850
      Pitch size-
      Founded1993
      Head-to-head
      24
      39% Wins
      21
      34% Wins
      62
      Official matches