Newport County face Cheltenham Town backed by sold-out away support

Newport County, sitting 12th in League Two, travel to face Cheltenham Town on Saturday with a sold-out allocation of 1,055 away supporters.

Newport County travel to Cheltenham Town on Saturday looking to extend their unbeaten run in Sky Bet League Two. The 12:30pm kick-off at the EV Charger Points Stadium will be backed by a sold-out away end, with 1,055 Amber Army supporters making the trip.

Hayden Mullins' side return to action sitting 12th in the table, having taken 15 points from their opening 12 matches. Their recent form shows resilience, with one win and four draws from the last five outings. That sequence includes a 2-2 draw at Rotherham United last Tuesday, where Harrison Biggins and Gerard Garner scored to secure a point. The team's overall record stands at three wins, six draws and three losses, with 16 goals scored and 15 conceded this season. They currently trail league leaders Salford City by 10 points.

Recent results and league context

The draw at Rotherham United contributed to a positive spell on the road. The team has kept two clean sheets in their last five games, including a 1-0 home win over Colchester United. This unbeaten run of five games also features a 1-1 draw with York and a 2-2 draw with Plymouth. They now face a Cheltenham side currently fifth in the standings, presenting a significant test.

Newport's next fixture after this trip is a home clash with Rotherham United, following the pattern of the season's schedule. Supporters can check the full run of games on the club's fixtures page. The team will aim to build on their solid start and close the gap to league leaders Salford City.