NEWPORT County produced a superb defensive display to earn a point at rivals Cheltenham, but may feel disappointed not to take all three.

The Exiles dominated a cagey affair and had the best chances, Conor Washington twice denied in the second half, first by the post and then in a disputed moment where his shot was cleared on the line, Newport appealing the ball had actually gone in.

However, the hosts held firm and took a share of the points in front of a bumper 3501 crowd swelled by just under 1000 from Newport.