Walsall player ratings: Match-winner Alex Pattison shines in Saddlers' late show

Produced an excellent save to deny Harrison Biggins moments after his goal and made a couple more stops in the second period.

Key: 7 

RICO BROWNE 

Started in confident fashion but lost his way in periods either side of half-time. Recovered to help Walsall push for the winner late on.

Recovered: 6 

HARRISON BURKE 

Beaten to the byline by James Crole who set-up Biggins to score but looked more solid alongside Aden Flint in the second half.

Grew: 7 

KACPER LOPATA 

Caught in no man's land for the Newport opener but was otherwise pretty faultess on his second successive start in defence.

Good: 6 

MASON HANCOCK 

A willing runner - who took risks - but played an instrumental role in getting Walsall up the pitch as they searched for a late winner.

Tireless: 7 

ALEX PATTISON 

Covered every blade of grass and was at the heart of everything. Set-up the equaliser for Daniel Kanu before scoring a stunning match-winner.

Match-winner: 9 

ALFIE CHANG 

Recalled to the team for his first start since early February but was guilty of giving the ball away cheaply in the build-up to Newport's opener.

Recalled: 6 

CHARLIE LAKIN 

Impossible to knock him for his work rate but was perhaps frustratingly prone to conceding possession in promising positions.

Mixed: 6

ALBERT ADOMAH 

Started his third game in a week and hit the post during a lively first half. Tired after the break but still threatened on the flanks.

Evergreen: 7 

DANIEL KANU 

Stretched the Newport defence and came to life after ending his seven-match goal drought with a well taken finish for equaliser.

Improved: 7 

AARON LOUPALO-BI 

Showcased glimpses of his potential but was arguably a little passive in patches. Will continue to benefit from the faith shown in him by Byfield.

Glimpses: 6 

SUBS 

ADEN FLINT (for Lopata, 55) 

Brought an air of calmness and experience following his introduction and was a towering presence in both boxes. 

Towering: 8

JAMIE JELLIS (for Chang, 63) 

Provided good energy from the bench and made a number of penetrative runs to drive Walsall forward. 

Energetic: 7 

AARON PRESSLEY (for Loupalo-Bi, 63) 

Won plenty of his battles and served as a useful focal point at the tip of attack. 

Battled: 7 

JID OKEKE (for Adomah, 82) 

Did his bit for the cause with an attacking cameo from the bench.

Not used: Hornby, Harper, Clarke.