Newport edges Grimsby at home in League Two clash

NEWPORT, Wales (Interstat) — Newport defeated Grimsby 2-1 on Saturday at Rodney Parade in a League Two match. Newport scored twice and limited Grimsby to one goal, securing the home result. Matt Dibley-Dias of Newport received a yellow card in the 10th minute. The victory moved Newport to 2 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws in League Two this season. Grimsby now stands at 3 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws in the competition. Their overall records mirror those League Two marks. Newport next plays at Gillingham, while Grimsby will host Shrewsbury. The match was organized by League Two in England and played at Rodney Parade. Newport’s win followed a scoreless draw at Accrington, while Grimsby had beaten Crawley at home. Grimsby scored once, and Newport held on for the win. Newport finished with two goals, while visiting Grimsby finished with one.