Newport County AFC vs Doncaster Rovers. Sky Bet League Two.
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Saturday 12 August 2023 20:03, UK
James Tilley's late penalty denied Wrexham a first win back in the Football League as AFC Wimbledon claimed a 1-1 draw.
Elliot Lee's deflected first-half strike put the visitors ahead but, after Ali Al-Hamadi missed one spot kick for the hosts, Tilley made no mistake when the Dons were awarded a second late on.
Notts County, who joined Wrexham in promotion from the Vanarama National League, bounced back from last week's thrashing at Sutton by twice coming from a goal down to beat Grimsby 3-2, with Dan Crowley scoring the winner.
Mo Eisa's early strike saw MK Dons move on to six points after a 1-0 victory over Tranmere, while Ashley Nadesan helped Gillingham maintain their 100 per cent winning start as they defeated Accrington by the same scoreline.
Emile Acquah and Jamie Proctor struck in the final 15 minutes as Barrow beat 10-man Sutton 2-1, Walsall hung on to beat Stockport by the same scoreline, while Crewe fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Swindon.
Will Evans bagged a brace as Newport hammered Doncaster 4-0, Mark Hughes' Bradford came from a goal down to defeat Colchester 2-1, Crawley drew 1-1 at Salford, Mansfield beat Morecambe 3-0 and Forest Green edged out Harrogate 1-0.
