Newport County host York City with live music and guest appearances

Newport County welcome York City to Rodney Parade for a Sky Bet League Two fixture, with a full schedule of pre-match entertainment including live music and appearances from Calum Best and Christian Doidge.

Newport County host York City at Rodney Parade tomorrow afternoon with a full programme of matchday entertainment confirmed for supporters. The Sky Bet League Two fixture kicks off at 3pm, with the East Stand Lounge hosting live music, a manager interview and guest appearances from 1pm.

Hayden Mullins, the Newport County manager, will speak to fans ahead of the game. "Hear from Newport County manager Hayden Mullins as he discusses the squad and looks ahead to tomorrow’s Sky Bet League Two fixture," the club said. His interview is scheduled for 2.15pm in the East Stand Lounge.

Live music from guitarist Rhod Eley, of local band The Rogues, starts at 1.40pm. Television personality Calum Best will appear as a guest speaker at 2.25pm. "Calum Best, television personality and model, will join supporters in the East Stand Lounge as a special guest speaker," the club confirmed. Forward Christian Doidge will make a player appearance at 2.35pm.

Stadium access and facilities

Turnstiles open at approximately 1.30pm, with supporters encouraged to arrive early for the entertainment. The East Stand Lounge opens at 1pm and is available to all ticket holders, including those with seats in the Candleston Stand, who will be escorted back to their stand at 2.45pm. Drinks promotions offer £1 off pints from 1pm to 2pm and 50p off from 2pm to 2.30pm.

Fans are reminded to bring their season cards for entry, with tickets also available online. The main VX3 Club Shop is located in Friars Walk Shopping Centre, a short walk from the ground, with a smaller outlet next to the Ticket Office at Rodney Parade. The official matchday programme, The Exile, costs £3.

Newport station is the nearest train stop, a ten-minute walk away. Several public car parks are within walking distance, including Kingsway multi-storey and Friars Walk Car Park, as no parking is available inside Rodney Parade. Food kiosks and burger stands around the concourse will be card-only.

Team context and recent form

Newport County come into the match in strong form, sitting 12th in League Two with 13 points from 10 games. They are unbeaten in their last five league matches, a run that reads WDDWW, and have not lost at home in their last seven league outings. Their most recent result was a 1-0 home win over Colchester United on 10 October, with Tanatswa Nyakuhwa scoring the decisive goal in the 79th minute.

York City, who sit 5th in the table, travel to South Wales having drawn 1-1 with Northampton Town last time out. They have not won an away league game in their last five attempts. The historical record favours Newport County, who have won four of the six meetings between the sides since 2013, scoring nine goals to York City's five.

Supporters not attending can follow audio commentary via Exiles TV for £2.50, with video passes available for fans outside the UK. The club's social media channels will provide updates, and Welsh-language coverage is available on @YrAlltudien. The next fixture for Newport County is this home clash with York, a key test against a top-five side.