Oliver Greaves scores in Newport County 1-0 win at Worcester
It was a second 1-0 win on the spin for David Hughes' men after they triumphed at Undy AFC, that after a 1-1 draw at Pontypridd.
The Exiles will continue their preparations for the Carabao Cup clash at Barnet on July 29 when they travel to Weston-super-Mare on Tuesday and then Torquay United.
Chances were limited in the stifling heat but Greaves, who had a mixed first campaign at Rodney Parade due to niggles and being out of favour, boosted his first team hopes with his finish from eight yards out.
County gave action to most of their squad – although the artificial surface meant some weren't risked – but were given a scare when centre-back Jaden Warner was forced off in the second half.
Hughes' first team have two games next week then a behind closed doors fixture at Bristol City's training base before their opener at Barnet.
They then kick off League Two with a home encounter against Notts County.
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