Grimsby Town Prepare To Face Newport County Afc

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Grimsby Town at Newport County: Mariners look to continue away joy
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Grimsby Town prepare to face Newport County AFC

Mariners eyeing up back-to-back wins on the road

Grimsby Town will be looking to make it two wins on the road from two when they travel to Rodney Parade to face Newport County AFC on Saturday.

Grimsby Town team news

Grimsby Town will be without the suspended Michee Efete, who is serving a one-match ban.

Elliott Hewitt is also a doubt for the Mariners after picking up a knock in training.

However, Anthony Glennon is available after serving his one-match suspension.

Newport County AFC team news

Newport County AFC have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the game.

However, Robbie Willmott is still out with a long-term injury.

The Exiles will be looking to bounce back from their 2-0 defeat to Sutton United last weekend.

What the managers are saying

Grimsby Town manager Paul Hurst:

"We're looking to build on our win at Colchester last weekend."
"Newport are a good side, but we're confident we can go there and get a result."

Newport County AFC manager James Rowberry:

"We're expecting a tough game against Grimsby."
"They're a well-organized team and they've got some good players."
"But we're at home and we're confident we can get the win."

Match facts

The match will be played at Rodney Parade on Saturday, March 4th.

Kick-off is at 3pm.

The referee is Carl Boyeson.