Sierra Leone International Daniel Kanu was on target as League Two leaders Walsall had to persevere to overcome bottom-placed Newport County in south Wales after recovering from an early setback.
The home team took the lead in the 16th minute with a goal from Kai Whitmore, but just a minute later, Daniel Kanu equalized his first of the season and Ryan Finnigan then put the visitors in front.
Finnigan scored again to give Walsall a stronger grip on the match before Gerard Garner found the net from close range, narrowing the gap for the hosts just before half-time.
Nonetheless, Rico Browne scored seven minutes into the second half to restore Walsall’s two-goal lead, and they managed to secure a 4-2 victory.