Newport County 1-0 Grimsby Town
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Newport County completed the double against Grimsby Town last season, including a 1-0 win at Rodney Parade
Newport County made it three wins from three at home with a comfortable victory over Grimsby Town.
Matty Dolan's first-half free kick after 40 minutes gave the Exiles a deserved lead, Mike Flynn's side rarely threatened by the visitors.
Cardiff City loanee Mark Harris again impressed and was denied a strong claim for a penalty just before half-time.
Grimsby finished with 10 men after Wes Thomas was shown red for a high foot as they suffered a second league defeat.
Newport County manager Mike Flynn told BBC Sport Wales: "We should have scored a lot more and killed them off but we will take the 1-0 win at home, a clean sheet, and I thought it was a very good performance.
"I wasn't nervous but they have some very good players and it only takes a ricochet or a slip at 1-0 and be dragged back to a draw so it's good to get three points."