The 2026–27 season is the 115th season in the history of Newport County Association Football Club and their fourteenth consecutive season in EFL League Two. In addition to the league, the club is participating in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the EFL Trophy.
Managerial changes Prior to the season starting, Christian Fuchs resigned as manager on 27 June 2026. Assistant coach Chris Todd was appointed interim Manager of Newport County.Todd interim Newport manager On 31 July 2026 Hayden Mullins was appointed Newport County manager.
Transfers and contracts In Date Position Player From Fee Ref 23 June 2026 CF Yahya Bamba Forest Green Rovers Undisclosed 1 July 2026 CM Harrison Biggins Shrewsbury Town Free 1 July 2026 CB Kyle Cameron Bromley 1 July 2026 CF Christian Doidge Forest Green Rovers 1 July 2026 CAM Kieron Evans Eastleigh Undisclosed 1 July 2026 CF Shaquille Gwengwe Poole Town Free 1 July 2026 RB Cameron Norman Tranmere Rovers 1 July 2026 CB Dan Sassi Blackpool 21 August 2026 GK Jake Turner Gillingham 25 September 2026 CM Aaron Lewis Mansfield Town
Loaned in Date Position Player From Loaned until Ref 7 August 2026 LB Alfie Merritt Bournemouth End of Season 26 August 2026 CM Matt Dibley-Dias Fulham 2 January 2027 1 September 2026 RW Michael Adu-Poku Watford End of Season LW Tanatswa Nyakuhwa Cardiff City 2 September 2026 CF Kion Etete LB Matty Jacob Hull City 2 January 2027
Loaned out Date Position Player To Date until Ref
Out
Date Position Player To Fee Ref 23 July 2026 FW Lewis Jamieson Ross County Undisclosed
New contract Date Position Player Contract expiry Ref 11 May 2026 RW Moses Alexander-Walker 30 June 2027 LB Tom Davies RB Joe Thomas 16 June 2026 CB Ciaran Brennan Undisclosed RB Cameron Evans 30 June 2026 CM Keenan Patten 31 December 2026 30 June 2026 CM Harri Pugh Undisclosed
Pre-season and friendlies On 12 June, County announced four pre-season friendlies against Bristol Manor Farm, Newport City, Gloucester City and Reading. On 5 July, a prestigious pre-season friendly against Roma was confirmed. Four days later, a visit to Yeovil Town was added to the schedule. On 15 July, a trip to visit Bath City was confirmed. A day later, a behind-closed-doors meeting with Bristol City was announced.
Competitions League Two
League table
Results summary
Results by round
Matches On 25 June, the League Two fixtures were revealed.
FA Cup
EFL Cup
Newport were drawn away to AFC Wimbledon in the first round.
EFL Trophy
Group stage
Newport were drawn against Plymouth Argyle, Swindon Town and Crystal Palace U21 into Southern Group E.
Statistics Appearances and goals
Players with no appearances are not included on the list; italics indicated loaned in player
Awards EFL awards EFL League Two Player of the Month MonthPlayer Ref.August Shaquille Gwengwe
References