Paul Cook fell to his first home defeat as Town boss as Newport County beat a much-changed Blues side 1-0 at Portman Road in the first round of the Carabao Cup. Timmy Abraham’s fourth-minute goal was enough to see the Exiles through, however, Town, who ended the game with 10 men after James Norwood suffered a knock with all three subs made, dominated and had more than enough opportunities to win the game.
City return to the Utilita Energy Stadium this Saturday to welcome Newport County for a Sky Bet League Two clash, with kick-off set for 3.00pm.
The Exiles are well in the race for promotion and arrive in West Yorkshire in sixth place, just one point away from third and three away from second.
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