Newport County have announced their pre-season schedule as they gear up for the 2026-27 League Two campaign. The Exiles finished 20th last season with 43 points from 46 games, ending on a four-game winning run including a 2-1 victory over Barrow in their final match of the 2025-26 season.
What's on the agenda?
The club will kick off their preparations with a behind-closed-doors friendly against a local side on July 18. This will be followed by a trip to face Welsh Premier League side Caersws on July 22. The Exiles will then host Championship side Cardiff City at Rodney Parade on July 26 in what promises to be a challenging test.
Key fixtures to watch
A highlight of the pre-season schedule is the home match against League One outfit Bolton Wanderers on July 30. This will be followed by a trip to face National League side Wrexham on August 2. The final pre-season fixture will see Newport County travel to face League Two rivals Swindon Town on August 5.
What it means for the new season
After a difficult 2025-26 campaign where they scored 48 goals and conceded 77, finishing 44 points behind leaders Bromley, the Exiles will be looking to use these pre-season matches to build momentum. Manager Michael Flynn will be hoping to see improvements in both attack and defense as they aim to avoid another relegation battle.
The pre-season schedule provides an opportunity for new signings to integrate and for the team to gel ahead of the new season. With a mix of local and higher-level opposition, it promises to be a challenging but valuable preparation period for Newport County.
