Harris prevents City from moving clear
MARK HARRIS struck for Newport to deny Exeter City the chance to go clear at the top.
His 82nd-minute goal cancelled out Jayden Stockley’s opener in a 1-1 draw.
Exeter and Lincoln cannot be separated on points, goal difference or goals scored after all fourth-tier clubs completed their first three games of the season.
John Akinde’s secondhalf penalty rescued a 1-1 draw for the Red Imps as they dropped their first points of the season at rivals Grimsby.
Michael Timlin (right) secured a
1-0 win for third-placed Stevenage against Morecambe, who remain bottom.
MK Dons are level on points with Stevenage following their goalless draw at Crewe and Port Vale moved up to fifth as Luke Hannant’s first-half effort against Crawley secured them a 1-0 win.
Swindon fought back from two goals down to beat 10-man Tranmere
3-2 at the County Ground. Jon Smith and James Norwood put Tranmere 2-0 up, but midfielder Jay Harris was shown a straight red card for his foul on Martin Smith and Elijah Adebayo pulled one back for Swindon before half-time.
Marc Richards equalised on the hour before Joe Romanski drilled home a 73rd-minute winner.
Forest Green occupy the last play-off place behind Swindon after conceding a last-minute equaliser and having a man sent off in a 1-1 draw at Bury.
Christian Doidge headed Green into the lead and after Gavin Gunning was dismissed for his second bookable offence, Will Aimson’s late effort rescued a point. Sammie Szmodics fired a stoppage-time leveller to earn Colchester a 1-1 draw at Mansfield, who appeared on course for victory when Craig Davies scored in the 81st minute.
Oldham registered their first win of the season, beating Macclesfield 3-1 thanks to goals from Sam Surridge, Johan Branger and Ishmael Miller. Michael Rose replied.
Richie Bennett’s goal clinched Carlisle their first win of the season, 1-0 at Cheltenham.