Inshyr Albions claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Newport City in the Wales Championship South - 5 on Friday evening. The result keeps the visitors in eighth place with eight points from five games, while Newport City remain twelfth with six points.
Newport City had been struggling recently, having lost their previous two fixtures against Baglan Dragons and Carmarthen Town before this match. Inshyr Albions came into the game with mixed form, including a 1-2 defeat to Cardiff Athletic in their most recent outing.
The away side's recent record showed more stability than their opponents, with two victories and two draws in their last five matches. Newport City's five-game tally included two wins but three defeats, leaving them without any draws this season.
Inshyr Albions' win extends their unbeaten run in league action, while Newport City's winless streak stretches to three matches across all competitions. The visitors have not won away from home in their last two outings.
The result leaves Newport City six points behind the top half of the table, while Inshyr Albions are four points off the playoff positions. Both teams have played the same number of matches, making this a crucial encounter in the mid-table standings.