Ebbsfleet Utd 1-1 Newport County

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Michael West's last-minute leveller rescued Ebbsfleet United a Blue Square Bet Premier point as Newport County let their early lead slip.

Striker Elliott Buchanan broke the deadlock for County, curling Craig McAllister's knockdown into the net for his third goal of the season.

Ebbsfleet scored an equaliser in added time when West guided in Liam Enver-Marum's free-kick at the near post.

West's second goal in successive games earned Ebbsfleet back-to-back draws.

LINE-UPS

Ebbsfleet United: Edwards, Stone (Ginty 72), Simpemba, Easton, Herd, West, Stavrinou (Howe 55), Marwa, Fakinos, Enver-Marum, Willock (Shakes 81). Subs Not Used: Welch, Azeez.

Goals: West 90.

Newport County: Potter, Rodgers, Miller, Yakubu, Hughes, Rose, Gilligan (Foley 68), Doherty (Rogers 46), Baker, Buchanan (Jardim 89), McAllister. Subs Not Used: Thompson, Velez.

Booked: Rodgers.

Goals: Buchanan 4.

Attendance: 992

Referee: Graham Norwood (England).

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