Newport extended their unbeaten run in Midlands Hockey Division Four West to five games with a hard-earned point on the road.

They secured their first clean sheet of the season as they battled their way to a goalless draw at Stourport seconds.

Newport goalkeeper Fin McPherson produced several saves to keep the scores level, while the visitors were more of a threat after the break as they hit the crossbar through Ricky Lally and then the post late on.

The seconds continue to set the pace at the top of Midlands Seven North West after a 4-1 success at home to Sutton Coldfield fourths made it seven wins from nine outings - Nathan Evans (two), Freddie Brooks and Ben Crawford doing the damage.

Market Drayton maintained the pressure on Newport seconds at the top, with an entertaining 6-3 succ

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