Forest Green Rovers 2-0 Newport County: Stevens brace ends Exiles' winning run
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Striker Matty Stevens is Forest Green Rovers' top scorer so far this season
Matty Stevens struck twice against Newport County to extend Forest Green Rovers' lead at the top of League Two.
In windy conditions at The New Lawn, Stevens tapped in from Kane Wilson's cross to give them a half-time lead - and he was on target again on the hour mark, heading home from close range.
It ended a four-game winning run but County are fifth, in the play-off zone.
Second-placed Tranmere drew at Barrow which means Forest Green now have a 10-point cushion, with a game in hand.
Newport manager James Rowberry:
"They are in the position they're in for a reason and credit to them.
"But what I can say about my players is that they never gave up. That's one thing that is ingrained at this football club.
"We will continue to ingrain our endeavour and our way of doing things won't stop."