Full-time!

That’s the full-time whistle!

Newport take all three points thanks to a Kyle Howkins header.

Newport County 1-0 Plymouth Argyle

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Substitution for Plymouth

Telford OFF

Lolos ON

17 August 2019 4:44 PM BST

GOAL FOR NEWPORT!

The deadlock is broken and it’s Kyle Howkins who gets his first goal for the Exiles!

17 August 2019 4:42 PM BST

Baxter saves Plymouth!

Jose Baxter has done extremely to clear Jamille Matt’s effort off the line. Tense stuff here. Still 0-0.

17 August 2019 4:39 PM BST

Another missed chance for Newport.

It’s another cross and another miss from Newport. Padraig Amond pokes wide for the Exiles.

17 August 2019 4:19 PM BST

So close for Newport!

Jamille Matt whips in a los ball into the box where Ryan Haynes meets it but he hits the side netting. Inches away.

17 August 2019 4:16 PM BST

Substitution for Plymouth

Edwards OFF

Baxter ON

17 August 2019 4:13 PM BST

Substitution for Newport

Abrahams ON

Bennett OFF

17 August 2019 4:05 PM BST

Second half kicks-off!

It’s time for another 45 minutes here!

17 August 2019 4:04 PM BST

HALF TIME

It’s goalless here at Rodney Parade after 45 minutes.

17 August 2019 3:47 PM BST

Plymouth dancing around County

The Pilgrims are playing some very attractive football at the moment. Newport can’t seem to get the ball.

17 August 2019 3:32 PM BST

Substitution for Newport

Demetriou OFF

Howkins ON

 

The defender looked in real pain after making that heroic clearance.

17 August 2019 3:24 PM BST

Off the line!

Mickey Demetriou denies Plymouth the opener! The ball rolls across the line but Mickey is there to clear it away.

17 August 2019 3:19 PM BST

Good effort!

Joss Labadie strikes from distance for County but it flies over the bar.

17 August 2019 3:13 PM BST

Great save!

Wow! Tom King makes a fantastic save to deny Sarcevic!

17 August 2019 3:09 PM BST

Kick-off!

We’re underway here at Rodney Parade!

17 August 2019 2:11 PM BST

Newort County line-up:

King, Haynes, Demetriou, O’Brien, Bennett, McNamara, Labadie, Willmott, Sheehan, Willmott, Sheehan, Matt, Amond

17 August 2019 2:11 PM BST

Plymouth Argyle line-up:

Palmer, Riley, Wooton, Canavan, Sawyer (C), McFadzean, Sarcevic, Edwards, Mayor, Telford, Taylor.

17 August 2019 2:07 PM BST

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16 August 2019 9:25 PM BST

Kick-off time

The Newport County vs Plymouth Argyle match will be played at the Rodney Parade stadium. The kick-off is scheduled at 15:00 BST.

16 August 2019 9:19 PM BST

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16 August 2019 9:10 PM BST

Lowe's selection headache is improving

Plymouth boss Ryan Lowe spoke of his selection headache ahead of the game: 

"I'm the manager, I make the decisions, I have to pick the team. Sometimes you will get it right and sometimes you get it wrong.

“At the moment, it’s going right, but what I know – and what the lads know – is they are going to get opportunities, whether that’s through injury or through different cup competitions.

“Yes, they have given me a selection headache, but also the lads who played on Saturday have given me a selection headache."

16 August 2019 9:00 PM BST

Flynn wants a packed Rodney Parade

Newport boss Michael Flynn spoke about Plymouth fans selling out their allocation and wants a thrilling atmosphere:

“On Saturday, the players will get a taste of a real atmosphere at Rodney Parade. Plymouth travel well, big club, good supporters and it’s going to be a noisy afternoon.

“I’m hoping we get 6,000. If we get a win, it’ll be an unbelievable start to the season.”

16 August 2019 8:57 PM BST

Predicted starting XI

Newport County: Townsend, McNamara, Demetriou, O'Brien, Haynes, Willmott, Sheehan, Dolan, Labadie, Amond, Abrahams.

 

Plymouth Argyle: Palmer, Wootton, Canavan, Sawyer (C), Edwards, Riley, Sarcevic, Mayor, McFadzean, Moore, Grant.

16 August 2019 4:47 PM BST

Team news

Defender, Mark O'Brien will be available for his first league game of the season for Newport after an "admin error" forced the Irishman to miss an extra game.

 

Argyle striker, Callum Dyson is still unavailable after he sustained an ankle injury in pre-season. Will Aimson is also out for the Pilgrims due to a pelvic problem.

16 August 2019 4:35 PM BST

Head-to-head

The Exiles will be going for revenge against the Pilgrims as Plymouth have gotten the better of them in recent years.

Excluding the Checkatrade Trophy, the last time Newport defeated the Argyle was way back in the 2013/14 season which ended in a 2-0 victory for the Exiles.

 

Since 2013:

Newport County wins: 2

Draws: 3

Plymouth Argyle wins: 7

16 August 2019 4:21 PM BST

Unbeaten starts for both

The hosts, Newport County, have kicked off their league campaign with two draws from their first two games. A 2-2 draw on the opening day against Mansfield Town and a goalless draw against Cambridge United. The Exiles also progressed to the second round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night after defeating League One side Gillingham on penalties. 

 

Plymouth will want to extend their perfect start to the season as they have hit the ground running with three wins from three under new manager, Ryan Lowe. The Argyle currently the League Two leaders after their wins against Crewe Alexandra and Colchester United.

 

16 August 2019 4:11 PM BST

Welcome!

Welcome along to live coverage on VAVEL UK of this afternoon's Sky Bet League Two clash between Newport County and Plymouth Argyle from Rodney Parade.

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