Momentum with Newport after Dons draw - McLoughlin

Shane McLoughlin says momentum is on Newport County's side after their last-gasp draw at AFC Wimbledon.

McLoughlin captained the Exiles to a 2-2 comeback draw at Wimbledon in midweek, scoring a penalty in added time to ensure the points were shared.

Defender McLoughlin says he relished the chance to salvage a point for his team, despite Newport's recent spot-kick troubles.

Bryn Morris and Kyle Hudlin have both missed penalties this season, in home stalemates against Fleetwood Town and Grimsby Town.

"I was looking forward to it," McLoughlin said.

"We've missed a few this season so I said I was going to go next. I was confident I was going to put it away."

Newport have drawn their last three League Two matches, all of which have been against opponents who are currently in the top eight of the table.

The Exiles sit 16th, but McLoughlin feels they can kick on from here.

"We're all together, all pushing in the same direction," he added.

"We feel like we need to keep getting stronger every week. In this league, if you can put some results together you don't know where it can take you. We're hoping to keep looking up and keep going up."

Newport return to action at Colchester United on Saturday, 14 December after today's League Two contest with Carlisle United at Rodney Parade was postponed due to concerns over Storm Darragh.