Scunthorpe United 1-1 Newport County: Points shared on opening day

Ryan Taylor made his first league appearance for Newport after signing on a free transfer in the close season

Scunthorpe United and Newport County shared the spoils on the opening day of the League Two season as Ryan Taylor's goal was cancelled out by Ryan Loft.

Exiles league debutant Taylor was credited with Newport's opener, which came 13 minutes before the break.

The ex-Plymouth Argyle striker appeared to touch home a shot from fellow forward Tristan Abrahams.

But Scunthorpe deservedly levelled just before the hour through Loft's spectacular long-range drive.

Newport manager Michael Flynn:

"I think it was two points dropped. First half we should have scored a few more, second half we were really slow starting which is frustrating but in the last 20 minutes we looked the better team.

"We definitely should have won the game but we have come away on a long trip and we take a point.

"The new boys are settling in really well. They have all got their part to play."