Newport County 2-0 Colchester United
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Jamille Matt celebrates scoring his 11th goal of the season
Newport County moved back into the League Two automatic promotion places with a 2-0 win over fellow-challengers Colchester United at Rodney Parade.
The Exiles leapfrog John McGreal's side after securing a first league win in five courtesy of a strong second half.
Jamille Matt's 11th goal of the season put Newport ahead on 54 minutes before youngster Cameron Pring's first senior goal made the result safe.
Ex-Newport striker Frank Nouble almost scored a late consolation for the U's.
Newport move to third in League Two, a place and a point ahead of Colchester.
Newport manager Michael Flynn told BBC Radio Wales:
"It is a massive win. They were by far the better team in the first half, but we showed a desire to defend.
"Padraig Amond gave one of the best League Two performances I have ever seen... he was first class today.
"I have not heard anything (about a potential approach for his services from Shrewsbury).
"If an approach comes it is up to the club to deal with that. But until I hear anything, it is business as usual for me."