Newport County have appointed Chris Todd as their interim manager following the departure of Christian Fuchs. Todd takes charge with immediate effect as the club seeks to make a long-term appointment.
What happened?
Christian Fuchs resigned as head coach of Newport County on 27 June after just seven months in charge.
Why it matters for Newport County
The Exiles have confirmed Mark Smith will continue as assistant manager, and Todd's knowledge of the squad and understanding of the club's values make him well placed to lead the team in this interim capacity.
What comes next?
Newport players are due to return for pre-season training on Monday, 29 July, before kicking off the 2026-27 season with a Carabao Cup game at AFC Wimbledon on the weekend of 8 August, followed by a League Two opener against Rochdale a week later.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 20th in League Two, 43 pts, 12W-7D-27L from 46 games, recent form WWLWL |
| Goals this season | 48 scored, 77 conceded (-29 goal difference) |
| Title race | 44 points behind leaders Bromley |
| Last result | Barrow 1-2 Newport County (2026-05-02) |
| Recent form | 4W-0D-1L (WWWWL, most recent first); on a 4-game winning run |
The club is united behind Chris Todd, Mark Smith, and the squad, and looks forward to getting behind the team for the start of pre-season. Newport County asks supporters and the media for their patience during this period.
