Newport County 1-1 Luton Town
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Newport's Dan Butler is tackled by Isaac Vassell of Luton Town
Relegation-threatened Newport County closed the gap to safety by a point in a battling draw against promotion challengers Luton Town.
The visitors went into an early lead as Danny Hylton converted a penalty after Sid Nelson brought him down.
Sean Rigg hit back but the hosts finished with 10 men after Mark O'Brien's second yellow card.
Luton remain fifth, a point behind Stevenage while, Newport are six points behind Cheltenham, who are 22nd.
Newport boss Mike Flynn told BBC Radio Wales: "When we went down to 10 men I'd have bitten your hand off for a point.
"They're a good team. They've got pace and are strong with good forwards and I was glad Danny Hylton went off at half time.
"But apart from the first 15 minutes of the second half we were right in the game."