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Newport County were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw at Bath City after a late leveller by former Exiles striker Alex Fisher.

County led 1-0 at the break thanks to forward Ged Garner, who was put on the transfer list in May, scoring with the help of a deflection off former Exiles defender Kieran Parselle.

Bath equalised three minutes after the restart when Danny Greenslade's set-piece went in but the visitors responded quickly to restore their lead with a near-post header by teenage defender Harrison Halpin.

Fisher, who scored two goals as hard-working targetman for County in 2021-22, levelled against the run of play from close range in the 79th minute to earn a draw for the hosts from the Southern Football League Premier Division Central.

Interim Newport manager Chris Todd will be in charge for a first Rodney Parade fixture when the Exiles face League One Reading in a friendly on Tuesday, 28 July (19:30 BST).

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Newport County forward Lewis Jamieson has joined Scottish League One side Ross County for an undisclosed fee

Jamieson, signed for The Exiles from United Soccer League Championship club Sacramento Republic in January.

The 24-year-old made three appearances for County but failed to score during his time at Rodney Parade.

Glasgow-born Jamieson came through the ranks at St Mirren and spent loan spells at Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Airdrie, Raith Rovers and two stints with Clyde.

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Newport County held Bristol City to a goalless draw in their latest pre-season encounter.

The friendly was played behind closed doors at the Robins' High Performance Centre on Tuesday, with Exiles defender Cameron Evans making his first appearance of the build-up to 2026-27.

Interim manager Chris Todd will next take his League Two players to Southern Football League Premier side Bath City on Saturday, 25 July (15:00 BST).

Todd is still in charge of the Exiles after the shock departure of Christian Fuchs and oversaw wins at Bristol Manor Farm and Newport City, plus a defeat by Gloucester City before returning to the West Country.

County also have friendlies lined up against Reading, Yeovil Town and Italian giants Roma in the build-up to competitive action.

The Exiles get under way at AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup on Saturday, 8 August (15:00 BST) and then host Rochdale on Saturday, 15 August (12:30 BST) in their League Two opener.

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Central defender Matt Baker has joined Notts County on a two-year contract with the option of another year in the club's favour.

The 23-year-old, who came through the Stoke City academy, spent three and a half years with Newport County before leaving as a free agent this summer.

"I think here is the perfect place for me," Baker said. "We can get a lot of success going forward in the future and I'm hoping to help towards that."

The Welshman turned down a new contract with Newport, where he was club captain, and the Magpies - newly-promoted to League One - have agreed an undisclosed compensation package with the Exiles due to his age.

When a player under the age of 24 rejects a new contract to move elsewhere, the two clubs must agree a compensation fee.

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Newport County's League Two trip to Bristol Rovers has been brought forward to a 12:30 BST kick-off on police advice.

The Exiles make the short journey to the Memorial Stadium for their first away game of the new league campaign on Saturday, 22 August.

The game had originally been due to start at 15:00 BST.

"The amendment has been made following police advice," Newport said in a statement.

Last season Rovers won 3-2 in Newport and 3-0 at the Memorial Stadium.

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Newport County have confirmed the dates of their fixtures in the group stages of the EFL Trophy.

The Exiles will travel to face League Two rivals Swindon Town on Tuesday, 22 September (19:00 BST) and then host League One Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday, 6 October (19:00 BST).

Newport finish at Rodney Parade against Crystal Palace Under-21s on Tuesday, 3 November (19:00 GMT).

The top two from each group go through to the round of 32 in December, with the winners having home advantage.

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Newport County have added another behind-closed-doors friendly in the West Country with a trip to play Bristol City at their High Performance Centre on Tuesday, 21 July (12:00 BST).

Having already fixed an encounter at Southern Football League Premier Bath City on Saturday, 25 July (15:00 BST), the Exiles will face Championship's Robins in their preparations for League Two.

Interim manager Chris Todd is currently in charge of the Exiles after the shock departure of Christian Fuchs and has overseen wins at Bristol Manor Farm and Newport City, plus a defeat by Gloucester City.

County play Bath and Bristol City before further friendlies against Reading, Yeovil Town and Italian giants Roma in the build-up to competitive action.

The Exiles get under way at AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup on Saturday, 8 August (15:00 BST) and then host Rochdale on Saturday, 15 August (12:30 BST) in their League Two opener.

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Newport County have added a friendly at Bath City to their preparations for League Two.

The Exiles will travel to Twerton Park to face Southern Football League Premier Division South opposition on Saturday, 25 July (15:00 BST).

Newport frequently went up against Bath before their return to the Football League, while promising forward Moses Alexander-Walker spent the second half of last season on loan with the Romans.

Interim manager Chris Todd is currently in charge of the Exiles after the shock departure of Christian Fuchs and has overseen wins at Bristol Manor Farm and Newport City, plus a defeat by Gloucester City.

County play Bath before further friendlies against Reading, Yeovil and Italian giants Roma in the build-up to competitive action.

The Exiles get under way at AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup on Saturday, 8 August (15:00 BST) and then host Rochdale on Saturday, 15 August (12:30 BST) in their League Two opener.

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Newport County had a trialist sent off as they were beaten 2-1 in a pre-season friendly at Southern League Premier division side Gloucester City.

County defender Lee Jenkins headed home from Harrison Biggins' corner to give Newport a first-half lead at Gloucester's Meadow Park home.

But Gloucester turned the game around as they scored twice in the opening 18 minutes of the second period.

League Two Newport's hopes of finding an equaliser were not helped when one of three trialists in the their squad was dismissed after receiving a second booking 21 minutes from the end despite only coming off the bench at half-time.

Defeat was a first in pre-season for Newport, who are under the guidance of interim boss Chris Todd (pictured above), after wins over Bristol Manor Farm and Newport City.

Gloucester are managed by former Newport assistant boss and interim manager Dafydd Williams.

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Newport County youngster Harri Pugh has signed a new contract with the League Two club.

Academy product Pugh made his first-team debut as a substitute in an EFL Trophy tie against Exeter City last November.

The 18-year-old midfielder has featured in the Exiles' opening two pre-season friendlies this summer, with the club describing him as one of their "brightest young prospects".

Newport have not specified the length of Pugh's new deal.

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Newport County have added a trip to National League South side Yeovil Town to their pre-season schedule.

The sides will meet at Huish Park on Saturday, 1 August (15:00 BST) in County's penultimate friendly of the summer.

Newport welcome Italian giants Roma to Rodney Parade on Tuesday, 4 August (19:00 BST) before a first competitive fixture at AFC Wimbledon in the first round of the Carabao Cup on Saturday, 8 August (15:00 BST).

Newport will visit Huish Park for the first time since a 2-0 pre-season defeat by Yeovil in 2023.

Preparations for the League Two campaign, which starts with a home fixture against Rochdale on Saturday, 15 August (12:30 BST), continue under interim manager Chris Todd after the resignation of Christian Fuchs.

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Summer signing Shaquille Gwengwe scored a hat-trick as Newport County enjoyed their return to Spytty Park with a 5-0 win against Newport City.

The Exiles continued their preparations for the League Two season by heading to the home of the Cymru South Steelmen, who are now managed by former County favourite Robbie Willmott.

County played at Spytty Park before moving to Rodney Parade in 2012 and trained at the ground until last summer.

The Exiles led 2-0 at the break thanks to an early strike by new recruit Yahya Bamba and a second just before half-time by Cole Jarvis, formerly of City.

County pressure eventually told in the second half when Gwengwe, Southern League golden boot winner for 2025-26 after scoring 47 goals with Poole Town, struck three times.

The Exiles travel to Gloucester City, who are managed by former County coach Dafydd Williams, on Saturday, 11 July (15:00 BST).

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Former Newport County boss Dave Hughes has been appointed Everton's head of academy player development and will also oversee the development of the under-21s as part of a host of changes to the club's academy.

The Welshman replaces Paul Tait, who spent 16 years working within the club's academy set-up.

It is Hughes' first position within football since being sacked as Exiles boss in November last season with the club bottom of League Two, having won just two of their opening 16 league matches.

Having been appointed on 23 May 2025, Hughes initially guided Newport to safety in the 2024-25 campaign as County finished seven points clear of the drop zone.

Hughes now steps away from management by returning to a more familiar role within academy football, where he has built an impressive reputation in the last 20 years with clubs including Shrewsbury Town, Watford, Aston Villa, Southampton, Cardiff City and Manchester United, as well as the Football Association of Wales (FAW).

Everton technical director Nick Cox confirmed Hughes' role, telling the club website: "Moving forward, the under-21s will be led by Dave Hughes as part of his wider remit as head of academy player development."

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Former Cardiff City and Newport County striker Michael Reindorf has signed for National League South club Farnborough.

Reindorf was a free agent after being released by Cardiff at the end of last season.

The 21-year-old made four senior appearances for the Bluebirds, while he scored once in 22 games during a loan spell at Newport County last season.

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Newport County kick-started their pre-season schedule with a 3-0 win over Bristol Manor Farm.

Tom Davies, Lee Jenkins and Lewis Jamieson had efforts for the visitors - who were led by interim boss Chris Todd following the departure of Christian Fuchs - in a goalless opening half at The Creek Community Stadium.

The Exiles turned the screw in the second half as Jamieson netted twice in quick succession to put the away side in control.

Substitute Matt Smith made it 3-0 in the 74th minute as Newport made a winning start to the post-Fuchs era.

County return to action against Newport City at Spytty Park on Wednesday, 8 July (19:30 BST).

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Newport County's new home shirt features the names of the League Two club's 25 hall of fame members.

Newport say the kit pays tribute to "generations of players, staff and contributors who have shaped the club's story", with the 25 names are woven into fabric of the amber shirt.

The hall of fame members are Albert Derrick (senior), Roddy Jones, Chris Lilygreen, Ken Morgans, Kevin Moore, Dave Williams, John Relish, Keith Oakes, Mark Price, Nathan Davies, Len Weare, Craig Reid, Tony Gilbert, David Pipe, Gary Plumley, Graham Coldrick, Richard Walden, Christian Jolley, Steve Lowndes, Norman Parselle, David Hando, Andrew Taylor, Justin Edinburgh and Michael Flynn.

Newport's home kit will also feature amber shorts and socks, in 2026-27, while the goalkeeper strip is blue.

County, who begin their pre-season campaign at Bristol Manor Farm on Saturday, will waer the home kit for the first time in next Wednesday's friendly against Newport City at Spytty Park.

Newport chairman Huw Jenkins talks to Ian Hunt about Christian Fuchs' exit as manager.