Bar a disallowed goal from Bantams debutant Kayden Jackson, it's been a rather tame affair at the Valley Parade so far.

Jackson's strike was contested for a handball after hitting his forearm in the run up and the referee agreed, bringing parity back to the score line.

In fact, Bradford were kept in the game after an error from their keeper was bailed out by Matthew Pennington on the line to deny Billy Sharp.

A bit scrappy all in all.

Bolton ahead at the break after Corey Blackett-Taylor makes an impression on debut.

The winger, who has joined the Trotters on loan from Derby, produced the end product following a blistering counter-attack began by fellow newbie Rob Apter.

They look ruthless on the break. AFC Wimbledon will want to avoid their fate in the reverse fixture, that saw them pick up two red cards while Bolton fetched a further two goals in the second half.

The home side will be well pleased with their position as half time arrives and in Yusuf Akhamrich they have the standout performer.

The youngster is combining well with Shaqai Forde whose movement from left to right is giving Newport's defence a headache.

It already looks a long road back for the Welsh side who could easily have been further behind than they are.

Bolton debutant Rob Apter is really getting stuck in now.

First he's blocked, then his next shot goes just slightly askew all before sending another effort off-target at the back post.

He wants to make his name known by his new set of fans today too and at this rate, he might just do it.

The Bristol Rovers new boy is making a big impression! Two wonderful goals on his debut - Gas fans will be hoping this is just the start.

For Grimsby. But it's turned down, much to the disgust of the home fans.

Andy Cook goes down in the area chasing a ball under pressure from Marvin Ekpiteta but Kirsty Dowle waves away the shouts.

Looking at the replays that looked shoulder to shoulder and Dowle was right.

Try telling that to the home fans who are on full on conspiracy mode.

Bolton look so dangerous on the counter-attack and it is new signing Rob Apter whose powering it down the field.

He sets it off to Corey Blackett-Taylor, who tries to get it through to John McAtee but just sends it a little in front of his mark.

Grimsby should be 1-2 now but for a rush of blood to the head from Jaze Kabia.

George McEachran hits the ball from about 22 yards out, left side of the area following a corner from the left and his effort beats everyone as it sails perfectly into the goal.

Everyone, that is, aside from Kabia who races from the back stick to head in from about half a yard out only to be correctly flagged offside.

Had he left that, the Mariners would be on the scoresheet. Tense half time of glowering between the two across the dressing room is in the offing.

Sam Walker, you are a lucky man.

The Bantams keeper departs his line and gets his gloves on the ball but he's so clumsy. Letting it slip through his grasps to offer a shot on a plate for Billy Sharp.

Sharp lives up to his name and pounces but Bradford defender Matthew Pennington has come to his team-mates rescue and puts his body on the line to provide a vital block.

That penalty call did look a little dubious... Grimsby fans not best pleased and the Dons have since gone on to get a second.

Josh Neufville strikes the ball with ferocity and Rovers keeper Zander Clark would has absolutely no chance of keeping that out.

That's if it wasn't flashing wide that is.

Lee Mansell
Former Bristol Rovers midfielder on BBC Radio Bristol

It's a great start for the loan man on his first start

Newport just look all over the place, defensively they look so frail.

If Rovers can continue to go forward, there are plenty of goals for them.

Bradford's Aden Baldwin takes aim but what he's aiming at? Not quite sure given it's drifted well away from goal.

There haven't been too many pops at goal so far. Could be some nerves at play here.

Bradford haven't lost successive games at home since March 2024. That's a hard record to upkeep, especially when you're suffering through a blip in form.

Mark Bower
Former Bradford City defender on BBC Radio Leeds

A bit of frustration creeping in from the home support.

The game has gone a bit quiet compared to that electric start.

Reece Staunton is on for Jayden Sweeney at left back for the hosts in a like-for-like switch. Injury rather than tactical by the way.

Adam Cottier
BBC Final Score commentator at Cherry Red Records Stadium

An outstanding debut for Blackett-Taylor so far.

A whirlwind of energy on the left. He took his goal so well after the incisive break from a corner Bolton had needlessly conceded.

The away side effectively benefited from their own mistake.

Lee Mansell
Former Bristol Rovers midfielder on BBC Radio Bristol

Newport started brightly in this game, they hit the post and put the pressure on but Bristol got the goal.

Rovers have definitely had the better of the last 15 mins since a great finish put them a goal ahead.

They've looked very professional since that goal.