Newport vs Shrewsbury - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Newport County and Shrewsbury Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Mar 26

Junior footballers get chance to play at Rodney Parade for cup finals

A partnership between two junior football leagues is giving young players the chance to play at Rodney Parade, home of Newport County.
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 24

Crawley Town latest: Club to subsidise fans' coach travel for key game, midfielder leaves on loan and fine for Swindon match

Crawley Town Football Club will subsidise coach travel will be offered to fans travelling to the Newport County match.
WESTSUSSEXTODAY.CO.UK Mar 23

There is a sense of belief - we'll be safe, says Kamwa

Despite two sickening late losses against Bromley and Walsall, Newport County AFC winger Bobby Kamwa insists that there is a strong belief within...
CAMPAIGNSERIES.CO.UK Mar 23

Crawley Manager Parts Ways With Club

Scott Lindsey leaves Crawley Town with the Reds just one point above the relegation zone. The news comes following Crawley’s 1-0 defeat away at...
VITAL FOOTBALL Mar 23

Fuchs must lift his players quickly after another body blow

Newport County AFC were beaten at the death again on Saturday as Walsall fought back from a goal down to take all three points with a 97th-minute...
CAMPAIGNSERIES.CO.UK Mar 22

"Unbelievable": Byfield Beams as Walsall Leave it Late

Walsall's interim head coach Darren Byfield insisted his team deserved their win after snatching a late goal to defeat Newport County on Saturday...
BESCOTBANTER Mar 22

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

George Bennett gives his Walsall player ratings from their 2-1 victory against Newport County at Bescot in League Two.
EXPRESS AND STAR Mar 22

Fuchs: It’s a missed opportunity, the boys deserved more

Christian Fuchs rued another "missed opportunity" as Newport County AFC saw a point snatched away at the death for a second successive match.
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 22

'Unbelievable' - Darren Byfield hails Walsall match-winner Alex Pattison after Newport triumph

Darren Byfield says Alex Pattison's last-gasp winner against Newport County capped an "unbelievable" week for the Walsall midfielder.
EXPRESS AND STAR Mar 21

George Bennett analysis as Walsall produce late show against Newport County

George Bennett gives his take as Walsall net seven minutes into added time to win it against Newport County.
EXPRESS AND STAR Mar 21

More late heartbreak for County as Walsall fight back to win

Lightning struck twice in four days for Newport County AFC as they lost out to a late wonder goal at Walsall.
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 21

Match Report: Walsall 2 Newport County 1

Walsall were back in Sky Bet League Two action on Saturday afternoon as they welcomed Newport County to the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium. Walsall...
BESCOTBANTER Mar 21

Walsall 2-1 Newport: Alex Pattison last-gasp stunner earns first home win of 2026

Alex Pattison scored a dramatic last-gasp stunner to register Walsall's first home win of 2026 against League Two strugglers Newport County at Bescot.
EXPRESS AND STAR Mar 21

Match Stats: Walsall 2 Newport County 1

Walsall were back in Sky Bet League Two action on Saturday afternoon as they welcomed Newport County to the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium. The...
BESCOTBANTER Mar 21

Walsall 2 Newport County 1: As it happened

Express & Star brings you live coverage of Walsall's home clash with Newport County.
EXPRESS AND STAR Mar 21

Walsall 1 Newport County 1: Kanu back on scoresheet as Saddlers level - Live

Express & Star brings you live coverage of Walsall's home clash with Newport County.
EXPRESS AND STAR Mar 21

Walsall 0 Newport County 1: Strugglers Exiles in front at the Bescot - Live

Express & Star brings you live coverage of Walsall's home clash with Newport County.
EXPRESS AND STAR Mar 21

Walsall 0 Newport County 0: Saddlers look to bolster play-off hopes after Byfield decision - Live

Express & Star brings you live coverage of Walsall's home clash with Newport County.
EXPRESS AND STAR Mar 21

Walsall v Newport County: Chang recalled as Byfield makes changes - Live

Express & Star brings you live coverage of Walsall's home clash with Newport County.
EXPRESS AND STAR Mar 21

Walsall v Newport County: Team News Confirmed

Don't forget you can join us across social media, where we'll bring you all the pre-match build-up, in-game updates, and post-match reaction as...
BESCOTBANTER Mar 21

Walsall v Newport County - Live

Express & Star brings you live coverage of Walsall's home clash with Newport County.
EXPRESS AND STAR Mar 21

Changes to train times towards Walsall's Bescot Stadium ahead of Newport County match

Football fans have been told trains will operate on an 'amended timetable' ahead of Walsall FC football match on Saturday (March 21).
EXPRESS AND STAR Mar 20

Bumper Crowd Expected at Walsall FC Foundation's Latest School Partners Game

Saturday's League Two meeting between Walsall and Newport County will see nearly 1,000 more fans in attendance as the Walsall FC Foundation...
BESCOTBANTER Mar 20

Exiles boss Fuchs: There are no free-hits, we're here to win

Newport County AFC manager Christian Fuchs has dismissed the idea that Saturday's match at promotion-chasing Walsall is a 'free-hit' for his side.
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 20

Match Preview: v Newport County (H)

Walsall continue to close in on the end of their 2025/26 League Two campaign as they welcome Newport County to the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium this...
BESCOTBANTER Mar 20

Walsall captain Jamille Matt ruled out for Newport as Connor Barrett and Evan Weir absence addressed

Darren Byfield has ruled out Walsall captain Jamille Matt for their home clash against Newport County on Saturday.
EXPRESS AND STAR Mar 19

Walsall handed double injury boost as Priestley Farquharson to be assessed

Darren Byfield says he expects Walsall duo Jid Okeke and Courtney Clarke to be available when Newport County visit Bescot on Saturday - although...
EXPRESS AND STAR Mar 19

Newport County youngster named in Wales U21 squad for EURO 2027 qualifiers

Matty Jones has announced his 23-player Welsh squad for the UEFA U21 EURO 2027 qualifiers, which includes a youngster playing for Newport County.
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 18

Exiles better by almost every metric, bar the most important

Newport County AFC are licking their wounds after Tuesday night's unfortunate 1-0 defeat by League Two leaders Bromley at Rodney Parade. Here are...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 18

An Update from Walsall CEO Ben Sadler

Walsall Chief Execitive Ben Sadler has issued a statement, updating supporters on a variety of topics icluding who will take charge of the club...
BESCOTBANTER Mar 18

Wales footballer says he's losing use of his legs in devastating admission

Jason Bowen played for Cardiff City, Swansea City and Newport County but was diagnosed with a cruel illness five years ago
WALESONLINE.CO.UK Mar 18

Match Officials: v Newport County (H)

Walsall will be back in Sky Bet League Two action on Saturday afternoon as they take on Newport County at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium. The EFL...
BESCOTBANTER Mar 18

Fuchs: I'm very proud of the boys, we need to build on that

Newport County AFC manager Christian Fuchs insists his players should be proud of their performance in Tuesday night's 1-0 defeat by League Two...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 18

Ex-County man Whitely snatches late win for league leaders

Former Newport County AFC winger Corey Whitely came back to haunt his old club with an 88th-minute winner as Bromley completed a snatch-and-grab...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 17

Newport County 0-1 Bromley

Table topping Bromley took another step closer to winning promotion from League Two with a smash and grab raid away at relegation threatened...
KENTSPORTSNEWS.COM Mar 17

The Midweek Fixtures

If you are looking for a fixture to head to this midweek, then we have all the information right here for you to help make that decision. Tuesday...
KENTSPORTSNEWS.COM Mar 17

Newport County v Bromley preview

Top of the table Bromley make the journey across to South Wales on Tuesday night to face Newport County in another key League Two encounter, with...
KENTSPORTSNEWS.COM Mar 16

Crole hopes first EFL goal can kick-start his County career

Striker James Crole admits he hadn't lived up to his expectations before Saturday's winner at Barnet, but now he's ready to fire Newport County AFC...
CAMPAIGNSERIES.CO.UK Mar 16

'The belief is 100% there. The belief has always been there'

"We believe we'll get the job done" was the message from Newport County AFC assistant manager Mark Smith after Saturday's stirring comeback win at...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 15

Kamwa and Crole goals seal fightback as Exiles climb to 21st

Newport County AFC took a massive stride towards safety with a vital victory at Barnet thanks to second-half strikes from Bobby Kamwa and James Crole.
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 14

League Two's Relegation Battle: The Final 10 Games

The EFL’s bottom tier once again finds itself gripped by another thrilling battle at the bottom, with no one wanting to make the infamous drop into...
VITAL FOOTBALL Mar 13

Ignore the noise - we're in a really good place, says Fuchs

Newport County AFC manager Christian Fuchs has urged his players to shut out "the noise" from outside the camp and focus on securing survival.
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 13

Ghanaian striker Nathan Opoku signs contract extension with Leicester City

Ghanaian forward Nathan Opoku has signed a contract extension with Leicester City, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026/27 season, the...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Mar 13

Antoine Semenyo reflects on ‘surreal’ Champions League debut after Real Madrid clash

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has described his UEFA Champions League debut against Real Madrid as a ‘surreal’...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Mar 12

Leicester City loan striker signs new contract to prevent free transfer

Ghanaian forward Nathan Opoku, who is currently playing for Christian Fuchs at League Two side Newport County, has added a year to his deal at the...
LEICESTERSHIRE LIVE Mar 12

League Two side Newport County AFC issue statement after Colchester announcement

League Two side Newport County AFC issue club statement
GAZETTE-NEWS.CO.UK Mar 12

Exiles boss Fuchs: What drives me most? Proving people wrong

Christian Fuchs says proving people wrong is his main motivation as he aims to steer Newport County AFC to safety over the final 10 games of the...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 10

Five observations following Colchester United's victory at Newport County

Five observations following Colchester United's win at Newport County AFC
GAZETTE-NEWS.CO.UK Mar 9

Six-pointers against rivals could still save lifeless County

Newport County AFC came back down to earth with a bump on Saturday as visitors Colchester United eased to a 2-1 victory to ensure the Exiles...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 8

Newport County AFC boss Christian Fuchs still has 'full faith' despite defeat

Newport County AFC boss Christian Fuchs on home defeat to Colchester United
GAZETTE-NEWS.CO.UK Mar 8

'Much needed response': Colchester United fans have their say on Newport win

Colchester United enjoyed a 2-1 win at Newport County AFC
GAZETTE-NEWS.CO.UK Mar 8

PLAYER RATINGS: How Colchester United fared in their win at Newport County

Colchester United boosted League Two play-off hopes with 2-1 win at Newport County AFC
GAZETTE-NEWS.CO.UK Mar 8

Fuchs: I have full faith in the team, they’re fighting hard

Manager Christian Fuchs insists he still has "100 per cent faith" that his players can steer Newport County AFC to safety.
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 8

Mbick injury takes gloss off U's joy on the road

By Jon Waldron NEWPORT COUNTY 1 Jenkins 90+7 NEWPORT: Wright 7, Evans 5 (Jarvis 90+1) Baker 7, Delaney 7, Davies 6 (Jenkins 69, 7) Sprangler 6,...
THELEAGUEPAPER.COM Mar 7

Newport County AFC 1 Colchester United 2 - reaction from Danny Cowley after win

Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on win at Newport County AFC
GAZETTE-NEWS.CO.UK Mar 7

County back in the bottom two as Colchester cruise to win

The euphoria of Tuesday's win over Tranmere Rovers seems a long time ago after Newport County AFC produced a dismal display to allow mid-table...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 7

Newport County AFC 1 Colchester United 2 - match report as U's claim away win

Colchester United beat Newport County AFC in League Two
GAZETTE-NEWS.CO.UK Mar 7

Newport County AFC v Colchester United - live updates, team news

Live updates as Colchester United take on Newport County AFC in League Two
GAZETTE-NEWS.CO.UK Mar 7

Danny Cowley embracing expectation as Colchester bid to return to winning ways

Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on Newport County AFC game
GAZETTE-NEWS.CO.UK Mar 6

Fuchs: Now it's time to build momentum, keep pushing forward

Newport County AFC manager Christian Fuchs says now is the "time to build momentum" as his side target another vital victory at Rodney Parade on...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 6

'I'm glad we dropped into the bottom two now'- Barrow AFC boss on relegation fight

Barrow AFC boss Dino Maamria admitted he’s ‘glad’ his side have dropped into the League Two relegation zone after a midweek victory for rivals...
NWEMAIL.CO.UK Mar 5

Patience paid off on huge night, now Exiles must back it up

Newport County AFC will aim to build on Tuesday's vital victory over Tranmere Rovers when they host Colchester United on Saturday. Here are the...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 4

Tranmere Rovers sack Andy Crosby after dismal run of results as takeover uncertainty goes on

Tranmere Rovers went down 3-1 to Newport County on Tuesday evening, with Andy Crosby paying for the result with his job.
LIVERPOOL ECHO Mar 4

Barrow slip into League Two relegation zone after Newport beat Tranmere

Barrow AFC slumped into the League Two relegation zone after rivals Newport County won on Tuesday evening.
NWEMAIL.CO.UK Mar 4

League One & League Two round-up: Newport County snatch huge win as Bromley drop points

Tuesday night saw huge results in the relegation spots of both League One and League Two as Burton Albion and Newport County took huge steps to...
THELEAGUEPAPER.COM Mar 4

Fuchs: It's a great feeling, but it's just the first step

Newport County AFC are out of the League Two relegation zone for the first time in 151 days, but manager Christian Fuchs insists that is "just the...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 4

Rovers fall deeper into trouble as Sam Finley dismissal costs Tranmere dear

TRANMERE'S woeful form continued as they suffered a fourth successive defeat with a 3-1 loss at fellow strugglers Newport County.
WIRRALGLOBE.CO.UK Mar 3

County finally see off 10 men to move out of the bottom two

Cameron Evans was the unlikely hero as Newport County AFC finally broke the resistance of 10-man Tranmere Rovers to haul themselves out of the...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 3

League Two relegation run-in analysed - A closer look at the bottom six’s remaining fixtures

A closer look at the League Two relegation battle, with Tranmere Rovers, Bristol Rovers, Crawley Town, Barrow, Harrogate Town and Newport County...
KEIGHLEYNEWS.CO.UK Mar 2

Confident County aim to steal a march on relegation rivals

Newport County AFC enter a pivotal month and a crucial week aiming to steal a march on their relegation rivals with victory over fellow strugglers...
CAMPAIGNSERIES.CO.UK Mar 2

Match Preview: v Fleetwood Town (H)

Walsall will be back in action on Tuesday evening as they welcome Fleetwood Town to the Paller-Track Bescot Stadium for their rearranged League Two...
BESCOTBANTER Mar 2

Exiles boss Fuchs praises players' mentality and resilience

Newport County AFC manager Christian Fuchs claimed his side "showed exactly the mentality we want going into the final stretch of the season” at...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Mar 1

Wright frustrates Fleetwood to earn Exiles a precious point

Goalkeeper Jordan Wright was the hero for Newport County AFC as they held on for what could be a valuable point in a game dominated by hosts...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Feb 28

Baker: We are fully focused on keeping this great club up

Newport County AFC captain Matt Baker insists the players are fully focused on maintaining the club's EFL status and "giving something back" to the...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Feb 27

'It's been tough; I haven't recognised the Newport I love'

Newport County AFC striker Courtney Baker-Richardson admits: "The last year has been tough because I haven't recognised the Newport I love."
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Feb 24

‘That’s why he’s adored by the fans’ – Harris hails goalscorer Bennett

The full-back broke the deadlock during last weekend’s 2-0 triumph away at Newport County.
CAMBRIDGE INDEPENDENT Feb 24

Patience is a virtue as U’s pick up the points

Neil Harris was full of praise for his Cambridge United players after their triumph at Newport County.
CAMBRIDGE INDEPENDENT Feb 23

County must stick together for one battle after another

It was another disappointing day at Rodney Parade for Newport County AFC as promotion hopefuls Cambridge United sealed a 2-0 win on Saturday thank...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Feb 22

'Every game now is a fight, every game is a six-pointer'

Assistant manager Mark Smith admits every game is now a "six-pointer" as Newport County AFC fight for survival in League Two.
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Feb 22

Football legend's fear for Newport County as they battle to stay in EFL

Football legend John Aldridge is fearful of Newport County's current state as his former club sits bottom of League Two
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Feb 22

'I'll never wash this shirt again' - Legend recalls glory days at Newport County

Football legend John Aldridge looks back fondly at his time at Newport County
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Feb 20

Fuchs: We are so not dead, there is way more to come from us

Newport County AFC manager Christian Fuchs says his side have shown the fight needed to beat the drop and vowed there is "way more to come" -...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Feb 20

Lloyd targets more goals to fire County to League Two safety

After his man-of-the-match performance in Tuesday's win at Salford City, Ben Lloyd is targeting more goals to help fire Newport County AFC to safety.
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Feb 19

Fuchs finds right balance of style and steel for fight ahead

Newport County AFC concluded their seven-day three-game road trip with a welcome 3-1 victory at Salford City on Tuesday night, setting themselves...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Feb 19

We showed that we are a great side, says Exiles boss Fuchs

Manager Christian Fuchs says Newport County AFC showed they are "a great side” with a surprise 3-1 win at promotion-chasing Salford City on Tuesday...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Feb 18
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