Newport vs Hartlepool - Warren Feeney unlikely to make changes for Hartlepool clash

Posted Tuesday, March 15, 2016 by PA

Newport manager Warren Feeney is unlikely to tinker with his side following an impressive 3-0 victory at promotion-chasing Portsmouth for Tuesday's clash against Hartlepool at Rodney Parade.

County's stylish display lifted them 13 points above the League Two drop zone, with striker Scott Boden scoring his seventh goal in seven games and Medy Elito creating two of his team's goals.

Feeney might be tempted to call defender Matt Partridge into his team after he was among the substitutes at Fratton Park following 10 games out injured.

But the County boss could say same again as the Welsh club look to erase memories of their last midweek home game - a 3-0 loss against Barnet six days ago.

Hartlepool boss Craig Hignett will give a late test to defender Rob Jones, who was forced off with an eye injury during Saturday's win over Dagenham and Redbridge.

Jones was withdrawn at half-time after being caught by an elbow and is battling to be fit for the trip.

If Jones passes his late test, Hignett could be set to name an unchanged team for the third game in a row as they go in search of their third straight win.

Michael Duckworth is still ruled out following a hernia operation, while Harry Worley is still with the reserve team as he builds his way back towards match fitness.