Newport County once again benefited from late drama to secure their place in League Two for another season.

Trailing at Barrow at halftime, and with other results going against them, Newport looked destined for the drop out of the English Football League and into the National League.

Even with 15 minutes left, their 13-year stay was under threat, before goals from Tom Davies and Bobby Kamwa turned the match around, sparking scenes of jubilation in the thousand strong away support.

Going into the match, Newport were a point above the relegation zone, with Barrow three points behind them at the foot of League Two.

With both sides having something to play for, Barrow flew out of the blocks, needing a big swing in goal difference to boost their own chances of survival.

The Cumbrians started superbly and led in the ninth minute as Charlie McCann volleyed in after Rekeem Harper’s cross from the right was only half-cleared.

Things could have gone from bad to worse when Barrow had a penalty saved by Jordan Wright in the Newport net early in the second half.

That missed penalty proved to be the turning point, as a defensive blunder saw Barrow goalkeeper Killian Barrett’s clearance go straight to James Crole, who set up Davies to equalise with fifteen minutes to go.

Seven minutes later, Kamwa – the hero of Newport’s 3-2 win over Oldham last week – added another important goal, cutting in from the left and curling an excellent effort to see his side home.

“It’s indescribable,” Newport manager Christian Fuchs said on the pitch at Barrow.

“You’ve got to be here to see what it means to the players, to the fans, to the community.

“It’s incredible what the boys have achieved after being written off and then coming back in such a manner and finishing off with back-to-back wins.

“It’s incredible and I have goosebumps all over my body.”

With the drama of the last few weeks, the relief from the Newport fans was almost as keenly felt as their celebrations at the final whistle.

“It’s like we’ve won the league,” Fuchs added of Newport’s celebrations.

“But that’s what it means to the fans. It’s very high [in Fuchs’ career achievements]. You get to know the players, you get to know a lot of people and I’m just very pleased for them.”

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