Newport have a very poor away record - despite their high league position, only eight teams are worse away from home. They score a goal a game but concede plenty. They have picked up just two points from their last six away games, conceding thirteen goals in the process; only Crawley are worse. Like clotted cream, they don't travel well. Demetriou will be playing with a fractured cheekbone, and Labadie - who hasn't started a game in a very long time - may do.
We have a great opportunity to be top at Christmas. Let's take it.