Newport County 2-0 Plymouth Argyle

Image source, Huw Evans picture agency

Image caption, Chris Zebroski's goal against Plymouth was his sixth in League Two in 2014-15

Newport County moved to within six points of the top of League Two with victory over Plymouth in front of 5,020 spectators at Rodney Parade.

Chris Zebroski headed the Exiles in front against his former club, before County goalkeeper Jamie Stephens turned away Argyle defender Anthony O'Connor's close-range header.

Mark Byrne doubled the Welsh side's advantage from Andy Sandell's corner.

Reuben Reid hit the crossbar for the visitors, but County held on to win.

The Exiles remain seventh in the table but have moved level on points with the sixth-placed Pilgrims, who they trail on goal difference.

Newport boss Justin Edinburgh:

"In terms of energy, determination and effort I thought we were very good.

"It wasn't a vintage game, but with the conditions I thought it was a well-fought game.

"[The second goal] took the sting out of the game and disheartened Plymouth.

"We were then able to play the last 10 minutes quite comfortably and see the game out."