Grant McCann made just one change from the starting XI at Hull, with captain Richard Wood replacing Tom Anderson, but too many players struggled to replicate their midweek heroics.
Here’s how we rated the Rovers players after a bad day at the office.
1. Match action
Newport's Seb Palmer-Houlden opens the scoring. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
2. Ian Lawlor - 4
Looked far less convincing than his opening two outings and appeared to be at fault for the second goal. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
3. James Maxwell - 4
Torn to shreds by Will Evans of Newport and hooked after just half an hour. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
4. Richard Wood - 4
Gave the ball away cheaply which almost led to a goal just prior to Newport's second. Photo: HOWARD ROE
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