Newport County will face Plymouth Argyle, Swindon Town, and Crystal Palace Under-21s in the group stage of the 2026-27 English Football League (EFL) Trophy. The Exiles have been drawn into Group E of the southern section.
What happened?
Newport County missed out on progression to the knockout stages last season, finishing third in their group. Their sole group phase win in 2025-26 came against south Wales rivals Cardiff City.
Why it matters for Newport County
The EFL Trophy is a key competition for the Exiles, providing a platform for young players to gain experience. Newport County's recent form has been promising, with a 4-game winning run. | Stat | Value | | League standing | 20th in League Two, 43 pts, 12W-7D-27L from 46 games | | Recent form | 4W-0D-1L (WWWWL, most recent first) |
What comes next?
Fixture dates and kick-off times are still to be announced. Newport County will look to improve on their performance last season and make a strong run in the competition. As of 25 Jun 2026, the Exiles are 44 points behind leaders Bromley in the League Two standings, with 48 goals scored and 77 conceded (-29 goal difference). Their last result was a 2-1 win against Barrow on 2026-05-02.
