Nick Townsend set his sights on promotion after signing a new two-year deal at Newport

The 26-year-old goalkeeper has only missed three games for the Exiles this season and has kept 11 clean sheets.

Townsend told the club’s official website: “I’m glad to get it all done and I’m excited for the next two years ahead.

“The club have looked after me when I’ve been injured, so I feel like I need to repay them.

“I feel really settled here and it’s a great club for me to progress in my career. We’ve got a great chance of getting promoted this season, so hopefully we can carry that on now.”