Jon Guthrie scored the only goal - his third of the season - just before half-time and that was enough to split the teams as Town's impressive defensive record continued. Here are our player ratings from Rodney Parade...
5. Ali Koiki
Terrific on the left side again. His physicality and strength makes it so hard for players to get past him and he made more tackles (7) than all of his team-mates combined. He's also no mug with the ball, delivering one fine cross that presented Kabamba with a late chance... 8
6. Shaun McWilliams
Had a strong night in and out of possession, doing his usual disruptive work to protect the back-line and prevent Newport building any momentum, and always guaranteed to inject Cobblers with energy in the middle of the park... 7.5
7. Jack Sowerby
In for his first league start of the season and vindicated his selection with an excellent performance in midfield. Combative and hard-working during Newport's dominant spells and was by far the most accurate passer of anyone in claret on the night... 7.5
8. Sam Hoskins
His energy and work between both boxes was key in getting Cobblers up the pitch and into good attacking positions, but unable to find that final pass or cross... 7