Forward Jamille Matt scored 26 goals in 97 appearances for NewportNewport County have confirmed the departures of their out-of-contract players including forward Jamille Matt and defender Scot Bennett. Matt, 30, joined Newport in June 2018 after being released by Blackpool and scored 20 goals in his first campaign, forming a strong partnership with Padraig Amond. Bennett made 133 League appearances for the club since joining in the summer of 2016 from Notts County. The 29-year-old also thanked Newport on social media and said he understood the decisions behind his departure. League Two clubs opted to curtail the regular season earlier this month, with County finishing 15th.

Source: BBC June 22, 2020 14:19 UTC