Newport County A.F.C. PROFILE

Goodwill, optimism, shrewd recruitment and a progressive managerial appointment all made Newport County fans confident pre-season, but results have been underwhelming, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Following a very encouraging start to the David Hughes era, Newport County have hit the skids, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Newport County have faced early setbacks under new boss David Hughes, but youth, possession play, and a long-term vision fuel hopes of progress in League Two, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Unbeaten Newport County are back in action on Tuesday night when they host Championship side Millwall in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

Newport County begin the 2025–26 League Two season with renewed optimism under new boss David Hughes. Early results, key signings, and tactical shifts signal a fresh start for the Exiles.

Newport County have made a steady start under new boss David Hughes, but there is more to come – both on and off the pitch, says Ian Mitchelmore.

Newport County are looking for a new head coach, even though the end of the League Two season it still two matches away.

Newport County are finishing the season by showing a little more grit as underlined with a battling point at home.

Newport County have now won just once in their last six matches, but manager Nelson Jardim says there are grounds for optimism.

Newport County head coach Nelson Jardim was a relieved man after his side took a vital step towards securing their League Two status. The County boss was content with a tense 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Morecambe at Rodney Parade.

Newport County manager Nelson Jardim hailed his team’s character after they battled back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with AFC Wimbledon at the Cherry Red Records Stadium. The Dons cruised into a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Alistair Smith and Matty Stevens, but Michael Spellman got a goal back to keep the visitors in the match.

Two games, two clean sheets and four points – it wasn’t a bad week for Newport County, despite the frustration of missing a penalty in their goalless draw with Fleetwood at Rodney Parade at the weekend. Bryn Morris stepped up in the 25th minute only to see Fleetwood keeper David Harrington, who had moments earlier picked up a yellow card for conceding the spot kick after hauling down Aaron Wildig, save his shot with his legs.