Newport County's Christian Fuchs believes the team's mid-season transfer business has boosted their bid to avoid relegation from League Two. The Exiles sit 23rd in the table as they prepare to welcome Grimsby to Rodney Parade on Saturday. Fuchs feels Newport's squad now has the quality and depth it lacked when he was appointed in November.
What happened?
Newport County's squad was unbalanced when Fuchs first took over, but the recent transfers have changed that. The team has won two of their past three home games and will look to bounce back from their 3-0 derby defeat at Bristol Rovers last week.
Why it matters for Newport County
The new signings, including Sven Spangler and Cole Jarvis, will give Newport County an edge in their bid to avoid relegation. Fuchs is impressed with the credentials of his fellow Austrian, Spangler, who could make his debut this weekend.
What comes next?
Newport County will face Grimsby, who are ninth in League Two and unbeaten in seven league games, on Saturday. The team's current league standing is 20th in League Two, with 43 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WWLWL.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 20th in League Two |
| Points | 43 |
| Recent form | WWLWL |
| Goals scored | 48 |
| Goals conceded | 77 |
| Goal difference | -29 |
| Last result | Barrow 1-2 Newport County (2026-05-02) |
| Recent form (last 5) | 4W-0D-1L (WWWWL) |
