Team News | Newport County vs. West Ham United U21

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Here's your team news ahead of this evening's Bristol Street Motors Trophy group stage clash against West Ham United's Under 21's.

Nelson Jardim makes several changes to the starting eleven following last Saturday's loss to Swindon Town.  

Six players come into the starting eleven which includes a first start for on loan striker Kyle Hudlin who comes in for Courtney Baker-Richardson who drops to the bench. Fellow striker Luke Jephcott comes in for Noah Mawene in his first start since Leyton Orient away in the EFL Cup defeat. 

Bobby Kamwa and Kiban Rai also add to the attacking power of the exiles with Cameron Antwi and Oliver Greaves rested after the weekend.  

Kyle Jameson comes into defense following his one-match suspension and Ciaran Brennan is eligible to play in this Bristol Street Motors Cup game, but is still serving his suspension in the league.

Newport County: Townsend, K.Evans, Baker, Brennan, Jameson, Glennon, Morris, Kamwa, Jephcott, Hudlin, Rai.

Substitutes: Hopkins, Baker-Richardson, Greaves, Antwi, C.Evans, Sanca, Mawene.

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West Ham United Under 21’s: Herrick, Casey, Luizao, Mayers, Robinson, Orford, Scarles, Adiele, Moore, Swyer, Ajala

Substitutes: Akpata, Terry, Battrum, Dologhan, Rigge, Tarima, Fawunmi