The England League Two game on Saturday between Mansfield and Newport County was decided already in the first half. The home side Mansfield were up 2-1 by half time and that lead stood until the final whistle.

Mansfield scored the first goal when George Maris scored after 7 minutes, making it 0-1.

Newport County equalised to 1-1 early in the match when Robbie Willmott made his mark as he scored in the 9th minute.

Mansfield took the lead just before the half-time whistle as Ollie Clarke scored. The teams were unable to score in the second half and the game ended with a 2-1 win for Mansfield.

Next time Mansfield will play against Colchester on Tuesday at Colchester Community Stadium. Newport Co take on Tranmere away on Saturday.