Exiles face new manager bounce at MK Dons

Paul Warne at Derby earlier this season Image source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
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Newport County must handle the potential new manager bounce when they go to MK Dons on Friday.

The Dons will play their first game under former Rotherham and Derby boss Paul Warne, who has been appointed head coach following last month's departure of Scott Lindsey.

MK are 19th in the League Two table, one place and one point worse off than a Newport side who are also struggling for form.

The Dons are without a win in five matches – and head into Warne's debut as boss after four straight defeats – while Newport have also taken only one point from the past 15 on offer.

The Exiles go in search of just a fourth away league win this season against opponents who have managed only two victories in their past 11 home games.