League Two

Matt finish adds gloss to County’s rapid start

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The LeaguePaper Team
19 January 2020

By Chloe Scott

STAR MAN JAMILLE MATT Newport County
LEADERS Swindon Town lost their threepoint cushion at the top after falling to defeat at Rodney Parade on a pitch that was covered in sand.
Newport’s fastest goal of the season from Josh Sheehan sent the hosts on their way, before Jamille Matt sealed the three-point haul.
“The game was playable, but was it a good standard of pitch to play on? Definitely not,” fumed Swindon boss Richie Wellens. “We knew what was coming, but we couldn’t stop it. “Was the pitch in a state where it could have been call...

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