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Newport County Triumphs Over 10-Man Wrexham in Fiery Welsh Derby

Fiery Welsh Derby sees Wrexham lose to Newport County. Read about the thrilling match here!

Newport County faced off against Wrexham in a heated Welsh Derby, where Wrexham was reduced to 10 men early in the League Two clash at Rodney Parade. Seb Palmer-Houlden's goal sealed the victory for Newport, securing all three points in a fiery encounter with their Welsh rivals.

The 1-0 win by Newport County left Wrexham AFC reeling from defeat as they couldn't find the net despite their efforts on a cold afternoon at Rodney Parade. This loss dashed Wrexham's hopes of reaching the top of League Two and marked a significant triumph for Newport County in the fierce rivalry.

The match was not without controversy as Wrexham's Will Boyle received a red card for a high challenge on Newport County's Shane McLoughlin, leaving the team with 10 men. The tension escalated further as Newport's Graham Coughlan expressed his delight in avenging their rivals with a 1-0 victory, attributing the win to a touch of finesse.

In the aftermath of the match, the intense showdown between Newport County and Wrexham continued to be a hot topic as fans eagerly awaited the next face-off between these fierce Welsh rivals. The fiery encounter highlighted the competitive spirit and passion that fuels the Welsh Derby, setting the stage for more thrilling clashes in the future.