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country flag League 2 Round 7
Oldham Athletic vs. Newport County
Sat 08 September 2018 15:00
Referee
M. Heywood
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Oldham Athletic

Last updated: Sun 09 September 2018 08:35
In Brief

Cameron Dummigan, Giles Coke, Jordan Lyden, Ousemane Fane and Ishmael Miller are sidelined for this weekend's visit from Crawley Town. Daniel Iversen and Gevaro Gevaro Nepomuceno are on on international duty.

Looking Back

Oldham Athletic were beaten 2-1 by Barnsley in an EFL Trophy tie at Boundary Park in midweek.

The Latics went into the game on the back of a 2-1 home win over Crawley Town last weekend.

They have now won three, drawn two and lost one of their opening half-a-dozen league matches this season.

Manager Frankie Bunn made a host of changes to his starting line-up against the Tykes in midweek.

Zeus de La Paz was handed his first start of the season between the sticks whilst Andy Taylor made a welcome return from injury.

Callum Lang was handed his full debut following his recent loan move from Wigan Athletic.

Looking Ahead

Bunn has no new injury concerns ahead of this weekend's visit from the Exiles to Boundary Park.

Jordan Lyden will have to wait to make his debut after signing on a season-long loan from Aston Villa due to an ankle injury.

Loanee Daniel Iversen and Gevaro Nepomuceno are both away on international duty.

Giles Coke (sore knee) and Ishmael Miller (hamstring / illness) are both sidelined.

Cameron Dummigan is closing in on a return following groin surgery but this weekend will come too soon for him.

Ousemane Fane is targeting a return before Christmas after suffering a broken leg and dislocated ankle.

Points of Interest

It will be the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.

Newport County

Last updated: Sun 09 September 2018 08:35
In Brief

Padraig Amond is available for this weekend's trip to Oldham Athletic. Andrew Crofts is doubtful. Robbie Willmott and Antoine Semenyo remain sidelined. Jay Foulston and Mark Harris are on international duty.

Looking Back

Newport County claimed all three points with a 2-1 win over Port Vale at Vale Park last weekend.

The Exiles went into the game on the back of a 3-0 defeat to Oxford United in a League Cup second round tie at Rodney Parade.

They have now won four, drawn one and lost one of their opening half-a-dozen league matches this season.

Manager Michael Flynn a number of changes to his starting line-up against the Valiants last time out.

Matty Dolan made a welcome return to the side after recovering from a groin injury.

Loanee Mark Harris also returned after recovering from a dead leg.

Cameron Pring was an unused substitute following his loan move from Bristol City last week.

Looking Ahead

Flynn will have Padraig Amond available for this weekend's trip to Boundary Park after recovering from a dead leg.

Captain Andrew Crofts has recovered from a toe infection but is now struggling with an ankle injury.

Jay Foulston and Mark Harris are away on international duty with the Wales under-19 and 21 squads respectively.

Loanee Antoine Semenyo remains sidelined after suffering a concussion in last week's cup defeat to Oxford.

Robbie Willmott has yet to feature this season after suffering a hamstring injury but is closing in on a return.

Points of Interest

It will be the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.

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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • Jordan Lyden (Midfielder, Aston Villa, Season-long loan), Callum Lang (Attacker, Wigan Athletic, Loan)
Transfer out
  • Jack Byrne (Midfielder, released)
Transfer in
  • Cameron Pring (Defender, Bristol City, Loan)
Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • Jordan Lyden (Midfielder, Aston Villa, Season-long loan), Callum Lang (Attacker, Wigan Athletic, Loan)
Transfer out
  • Jack Byrne (Midfielder, released)

Newport County

Last updated: Sun 09 September 2018 08:35
In Brief

Padraig Amond is available for this weekend's trip to Oldham Athletic. Andrew Crofts is doubtful. Robbie Willmott and Antoine Semenyo remain sidelined. Jay Foulston and Mark Harris are on international duty.

Looking Back

Newport County claimed all three points with a 2-1 win over Port Vale at Vale Park last weekend.

The Exiles went into the game on the back of a 3-0 defeat to Oxford United in a League Cup second round tie at Rodney Parade.

They have now won four, drawn one and lost one of their opening half-a-dozen league matches this season.

Manager Michael Flynn a number of changes to his starting line-up against the Valiants last time out.

Matty Dolan made a welcome return to the side after recovering from a groin injury.

Loanee Mark Harris also returned after recovering from a dead leg.

Cameron Pring was an unused substitute following his loan move from Bristol City last week.

Looking Ahead

Flynn will have Padraig Amond available for this weekend's trip to Boundary Park after recovering from a dead leg.

Captain Andrew Crofts has recovered from a toe infection but is now struggling with an ankle injury.

Jay Foulston and Mark Harris are away on international duty with the Wales under-19 and 21 squads respectively.

Loanee Antoine Semenyo remains sidelined after suffering a concussion in last week's cup defeat to Oxford.

Robbie Willmott has yet to feature this season after suffering a hamstring injury but is closing in on a return.

Points of Interest

It will be the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.

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Unavailable
Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • Cameron Pring (Defender, Bristol City, Loan)

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Game Score
Round 7
Oldham Athletic - Newport County 0 - 1
Round 13
Tranmere Rovers - Macclesfield Town 1 - 0
Round 18
Milton Keynes Dons - Macclesfield Town 2 - 0
Round 38
Mansfield Town - Lincoln City 1 - 1
Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (1)
Newport County - Mansfield Town 1 - 1
Tranmere Rovers - Forest Green Rovers 1 - 0
Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (2)
Forest Green Rovers - Tranmere Rovers 1 - 1
Round Play-Off Final
Newport County - Tranmere Rovers 0 - 1
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