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Newport star rushes to hospital at full-time after wife went into labour during FA Cup win

Newport goalkeeper Joe Day swiftly left the pitch after his wife went into labour during the game [Courtesy]

Newport goalkeeper Joe Day swiftly left the pitch following his side's FA Cup victory over Middlesbrough after his wife went into labour during the game.

The Exiles secured a well-deserved 2-0 win over their Sky Bet Championship visitors after hitting a late leveller in the original tie.

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