York City aim to break their away duck this Saturday when they visit Newport County in League Two. The fixture at Rodney Parade kicks off at 3pm with York sitting fifth in the table on 15 points from nine games.
Newport County have made a strong start at home and are yet to be beaten on their own pitch. Manager Hayden Mullins said his team is focused on maintaining that form. "I think for us, we've just got to focus on ourselves and our performances," Mullins told reporters. He added that the result matters more than possession statistics and praised his squad's growing confidence. Mullins explained.
Mullins also acknowledged the challenge York will pose. "We're sure that York will bring a very good brand of football to Rodney Parade," he said. York's recent form has been mixed, with one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five outings, a sequence that includes a 1-1 draw with Northampton last time out.
Youngster Ollie Pearce, who scored the late equaliser against Northampton, has spoken about the team's desire to improve their results on the road. Pearce said. York's next three games are key as they look to stay in the promotion hunt, currently just four points off the top. Check the latest standings to see how the table shapes up.
Newport will be without midfielder Harry Charsley, who is serving a one match suspension. York have no new injury concerns reported. The game represents a key test for both sides. York will look to secure three valuable away points at a ground where the hosts are notoriously difficult to beat. The match kicks off at Rodney Parade on Saturday afternoon.
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