Newport County triumphed over Scunthorpe United in a close win on Saturday, 0x1, on to matchday 28 of the League Two. To this matchday, Keith Hill's team came from three defeats, and James Rowberry's team came from a win.
After 36 minutes, Mickey Demetriou missed the spot-kick. The first half came to an end without goals.
Baker-Richardson scored the winner with 56 minutes on the clock. In the 71st minute, Myles Hippolyte could have scored for Scunthorpe United, but Nick Townsend has brilliantly saved the penalty.
After the result Newport County are 5th in the table, with 46 points, while Scunthorpe United sit 24th place, with 20 points. With regard to the next fixture, James Rowberry's team visit Leyton Orient. Meanwhile, Keith Hill's team will play at home against Bristol Rovers.
Scunthorpe United | Newport County | |||
8 | 1 | Shots | 6 | 7 |
8 | 1 | Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
8 | 5 | Total Tackles | 7 | 7 |
7 | 2 | Tackles Won | 1 | 8 |
7 | 9 | Ball steals | 8 | 8 |
8 | 42 | Total Passes | 53 | 7 |
8 | 34 | Passes Completed | 44 | 7 |
7 | 7 | Saves | 2 | 8 |
8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 7 |
8 | 4 | Fouls Suffered | 5 | 7 |