With 12 minutes on the clock at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Newport County appeared destined to endure a torrid night after Paul Mullin and Aaron Nemane netted early goals for Rotherham United.

But, according to goalscorer Harrison Biggins, Newport were ultimately left disappointed not to leave South Yorkshire with all three points as they claimed a hard-earned draw against Alex Bruce's side.

The point ensured Newport extended their unbeaten league run to seven matches, their best sequence since achieving the same record midway through the 2023-24 season.

It was also the first time the Exiles have come from two goals behind to claim a point since doing so against Wimbledon in December 2024, when Michael Spellman and Shane McLoughlin struck to secure a 2-2 draw.

They were without top scorer Shaquille Gwengwe at Rotherham as the striker was serving the first part of a three-game ban after admitting to a charge of violent conduct.

Christian Doidge, Matty Jacob and Tanatswa Nyakuhwa were also absent against the Millers, with Hayden Mullins acknowledging after the match that injuries are starting to bite.

But the resilience and fighting spirit instilled in the squad by Mullins and his coaching staff was once again evident in Rotherham.

The fact they have come from behind to earn a draw on three occasions already this season indicates that the current squad will not let heads drop amid adversity.

Newport are 12th in the table having gained 15 points from their opening 12 league games under Mullins.

They have seven more points than they did at the same stage last season, when they were 23rd.

County have scored five more goals this time around and have conceded six fewer, which are further markers of the team's improvement under Mullins.

Sticky spells will no doubt come this season, particularly if the injury situation worsens.

But the Rotherham draw helped to underline the progress County are making under Mullins - which at this time last year may have seemed unthinkable for the Newport faithful.