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There will be fireworks when Morecambe and Newport take on each other in the League Two playoffs final at Wembley Stadium. Morecambe recorded three wins in the previous four league fixtures, and, no doubt, they are high on spirits ahead of the decider. John O’Sullivan remains on the sidelines through injury for the nominal hosts, while both Jordan Slew and Stephen Hendrie are rated doubtful for the final.
The Exiles, on the other hand, made a great comeback in the tie against Forest Green to set up a meeting with Morecambe. Newport are not regarded as good travellers, but they are surely capable of matching Morecambe behind closed doors. Fit-again attacker Lewis Collins should keep his place in Newport’s starting XI. It has to be noted that under 2.5 goals have been netted in three of Newport’s previous four away games in the League Two.
Newport edged into the League Two playoff final following a 5-4 aggregate win against Forest Green.
The Welsh side had a 2-0 advantage heading into the second leg but lost 4-3 after extra time at the New Lawn Stadium.
Newport conceded three goals early on before Kevin Ellison and Joss Labadie scored in the last 20 minutes to restore their aggregate lead.
A late Forest Green goal sent the tie to extra time and Nicky Maynard scored in the 119th minute to send County to Wembley.