Mullins optimistic as Newport prepares for Accrington clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:19 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Newport County manager Hayden Mullins is confident in his team's ability to secure their first away points of the season as they face Accrington Stanley on September 19. Newport has garnered five points from their first six League Two matches but remains winless on the road. Despite this, Mullins emphasizes that they have been competitive in every game, citing positive signs despite key challenges, including a league-high 11 away losses this year. Newport is also seeing players returning from injury, which could bolster their attacking options against Accrington, who also have five points and aim to exploit home advantage.
- •Newport County has five points from six League Two matches.
- •They travel to Accrington Stanley, who also have five points.
- •Mullins confident about turning performances into results.
- •Kion Etete nearing a return from injury to aid Newport's attack.
- •Last seven meetings between the teams ended without a draw.
- 10:19 AMYahoo Sports — 'We're not far away' - Mullins targets first away points
"Despite Newport County's struggles away from home, boss Hayden Mullins believes his side are close to turning encouraging performances into points.
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