Metropolitan Police 0-2 Newport County

Newport County eased past Metropolitan Police, who had Louis Birch sent off, to reach the FA Cup second round.

Padraig Amond put Newport ahead from a corner, having already hit the post with an early effort and having a header ruled out for offside.

Ethan Chislett should have levelled for Met, but headed straight at Joe Day.

Newport doubled their lead when Jamille Matt smashed in from close-range, and Met's hopes went with the departure of Birch for a second yellow card.

Newport manager Mike Flynn told BBC Radio Wales: "I thought we were sloppy and too open. It was nothing to do with the (rainy) conditions, we were poor and there's no excuses.

"But the main thing, the important thing is we're through to the next round, a little more money for the football club and hopefully get a home draw in the next round.

"We should have scored eight today, let's not dress it up. I'm allowed to be disappointed even when we do win - it shows how far we've come."