Salford City – Newport County

Salford City edged Newport County 2‑1 at home, moving onto 15th place with seven points from six games – two wins, a draw and three defeats, and a modest –2 goal difference. Newport remain bottom of the table on five points, having recorded just one win, two draws and three losses while conceding eleven. The victory widened Salford’s edge in the head‑to‑head this season, as they now hold the sole win in their two meetings. Both clubs will be looking to improve their fortunes as the campaign heads into its crucial middle phase.