Newport County has signed Christian Doidge for the 2026-27 season. The 33-year-old forward joins his hometown club after a career that saw him score goals across the EFL, Scottish Premiership, and National League.
What happened?
Doidge returns to his hometown with a reputation as a hardworking striker. He began his footballing career at Southampton and Bristol Rovers in the youth setups but then switched allegiance to basketball, before returning to football with stints at Cwmbran Celtic, Croesyceiliog, and Barry Town United.
Why it matters for Newport County
The signing adds significant experience and leadership qualities to the Newport County squad as they prepare for the new campaign. Doidge has previously played for Forest Green Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Hibernian, and Tranmere Rovers, with career highlights including helping Forest Green Rovers secure promotion to the Football League at Wembley Stadium in 2017.
What comes next?
Newport County finished the 2025-26 season in 20th place in England League Two, with 43 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WWLWL. Their last result was a 2-1 win against Barrow on 2026-05-02.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 20th in England League Two |
| Points | 43 |
| Games played | 46 |
| Recent form | WWLWL |
| Last result | Barrow 1-2 Newport County (2026-05-02) |
A Newport County spokesperson said: 'Everyone at Newport County would like to welcome Christian to the club and wishes him every success in amber.' Businesses and supporters interested in sponsoring Doidge for the 2026-27 season should contact the club for more information.
