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Assistant manager Mark Smith said Newport "had to turn Rodney Parade back into a fortress" if they were to climb off the bottom of the League Two table.

And Saturday's 2-1 win against Chesterfield has gone someway to achieving that with the Exiles now unbeaten in their last three home outings.

Prior to their 2-0 victory over Crewe on 29 December, County had gone 289 days without a win at home.

"When you go on a run like that at home it's not a good feeling and we want to give the fans everything we've got," said Smith.

"There's some big games coming up but we knew we had to turn Rodney Parade back into a fortress and back-to-back [home] wins is huge.

"Now we've got to use that to kick on one game at a time."

Goals from Harrison Biggins and Michael Spellman earned Newport three points against Chesterfield and crucially lifted them above Harrogate Town.

They are now one point away from Bristol Rovers - who are 22nd - but have a game in hand over their relegation rivals, something Smith says is vital.

"Psychologically it's good for the boys. We want to be in control of our own destiny," he said.

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Gwalia Lightning ran in seven tries as they swept to a 43-7 victory over Edinburgh in the Celtic Challenge.

In a tight first half at Hive Stadium, prop Maisie Davies crossed twice for the visitors either side of an Edinburgh penalty try.

It was a totally one-sided contest after the break though as the Welsh outfit asserted control.

Tries from Bryonie King, Sian Jones, Catherine Richards and a double for Lily Terry ensured a comprehensive Gwalia win.

They have won four of their five matches in the competition, while Edinburgh have tasted victory just once.