Sutton United 1-1 Newport County: Omar Bogle scores on debut to secure point
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Omar Bogle scored on his Newport County debut after joining from Hartlepool in June
Sutton United and Newport County shared the points on the opening day of the League Two season.
County keeper Nick Townsend saved Robert Milsom's free-kick before Sutton went ahead through Omar Bugiel after Will Randall's effort came back off the crossbar.
Omar Bogle levelled with a bullet header from Mickey Demetriou's throw.
Bogle and Robbie Willmott had opportunities for Newport in the second half.
Newport County manager James Rowberry said:
"I'm really pleased - it's a good start to the season and it's an improvement from last season when we came here and lost.
"They're a tough team to play against and I thought we dealt with it particularly well.
"I'm pleased for Omar to get the goal because he's been working hard and you could see how hard he's worked."