Newport County

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Newport County kick-started their pre-season schedule with a 3-0 win over Bristol Manor Farm.

Tom Davies, Lee Jenkins and Lewis Jamieson had efforts for the visitors - who were led by interim boss Chris Todd following the departure of Christian Fuchs - in a goalless opening half at The Creek Community Stadium.

The Exiles turned the screw in the second half as Jamieson netted twice in quick succession to put the away side in control.

Substitute Matt Smith made it 3-0 in the 74th minute as Newport made a winning start to the post-Fuchs era.

County return to action against Newport City at Spytty Park on Wednesday, 8 July (19:30 BST).

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Newport County's new home shirt features the names of the League Two club's 25 hall of fame members.

Newport say the kit pays tribute to "generations of players, staff and contributors who have shaped the club's story", with the 25 names are woven into fabric of the amber shirt.

The hall of fame members are Albert Derrick (senior), Roddy Jones, Chris Lilygreen, Ken Morgans, Kevin Moore, Dave Williams, John Relish, Keith Oakes, Mark Price, Nathan Davies, Len Weare, Craig Reid, Tony Gilbert, David Pipe, Gary Plumley, Graham Coldrick, Richard Walden, Christian Jolley, Steve Lowndes, Norman Parselle, David Hando, Andrew Taylor, Justin Edinburgh and Michael Flynn.

Newport's home kit will also feature amber shorts and socks, in 2026-27, while the goalkeeper strip is blue.

County, who begin their pre-season campaign at Bristol Manor Farm on Saturday, will waer the home kit for the first time in next Wednesday's friendly against Newport City at Spytty Park.

Newport chairman Huw Jenkins talks to Ian Hunt about Christian Fuchs' exit as manager.

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Mark Hughes, Kevin Nolan and two former favourites are among the names being suggested by readers to become the next Newport County boss.

The Exiles are looking for their third manager in 12 months after Christian Fuchs' decision to step away before the start of the new League Two season.

Chris Todd is taking pre-season training after being named interim manager.

We asked fans who they would like to see in at Rodney Parade - and here is a selection of the responses.

Mike – Kevin Nolan

Morgan - Don't think that County's revival was all about Fuchs. Before Todd was appointed Fuchs won five league games in 17. After Todd we won five games in 11. Give Todd the job

Mark - I'm happy for Chris Todd to have a chance to see what he can do.

Steve - Obviously, County are very short of money, so why not appoint a player-manager and kill two birds with one stone? Somebody with experience who can sort the youngsters out on the pitch.

Jonah - Mike Flynn is the only man who is up for the job under the circumstances.

Carl - We need a manager who is tried and tested at league level, who understands the mechanics of working in this league. Only time will tell but what we don't want is the debacle that we had last season - it's not fair on us fans that pay good hard-earned money to be put through that again.

Neil - Give Todd a chance. Many times last season you could see Fuchs and Todd in conversation during games more than Fuchs and his assistant Smith. Todd also seemed to tighten up the defence. On paper we have a better defence to work with this season so we have to hope results will improve with better players

Dean - I wouldn't mind taking a chance on Kevin Nolan. He may not have the most impressive of CVs out there but I'm sure - like Fuchs - he will have an aura about him having played at the top level for so long. As long as we don't give it to Todd or take another David Hughes or Nelson Jardim I'd be happy to give them a chance.

Kevin - Simple: MARK HUGHES

Robert - The experimental managers never seem to prosper. They may be innovative but they don't deliver in League Two. We need someone who knows how to operate in this bruising division. Which poses another challenge: who wants to come to League Two with one of the smallest budgets? So, who is out there? A manager who is in need of redemption, or second chance? A novice? An overseas talent? Perhaps the board will know.

Terry - Frankly, any guy who will do as he is told by chairman Huw Jenkins.

Ade - I never really expected us to be in this position. I don't think anyone will take the job and we'll rumble on with Todd.

Ryan - Would love the sacked Salford manager Karl Robinson suspect it will be ether Mark Hughes or - as much as I think he won't take it - Michael Flynn.

George - For me we need someone who knows the club and what it means to the fans and the city. I wouldn't be against Rowberry coming back in for a second spell. Granted we should've finished higher in his first spell but he has gained valuable experience since he was with us and would be a good appointment to try and stay clear of any relegation troubles.

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Newport County are searching for a new manager following the departure of Christian Fuchs.

The Austrian led the Exiles to safety in League Two last season but opted to leave Rodney Parade this week.

Chris Todd has been appointed as interim manager of the club, and Newport say they will "carry out a considered process to determine the right long-term appointment for the club's ethos and ambitions".

So who do you want to be the next Newport manager?

Send us your views here.

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Newport County are set to come up against Sven Sprangler in 2026-27 after the midfielder impressed while on loan at Rodney Parade last season.

Sprangler played 18 times for Newport after arriving from St Johnstone in February.

The 31-year-old has now left the Scottish club on a permanent basis to sign for Newport's League Two rivals Walsall for an undisclosed fee.

BBC Sport Wales pundit Nathan Blake looks ahead to Newport County's upcoming campaign after the League Two fixtures were released.

Ex-Wales striker Blake assesses the Exiles' transfer work so far this summer - and says the club must learn lessons if they are to progress in 2026-27.

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Newport County will take on AFC Wimbledon in the opening round of the 2026-27 Carabao Cup.

The Exiles will make the trip to Plough Lane to face the League One side over the weekend of 7-9 August.

Christian Fuchs' men then welcome Rochdale to Rodney Parade for their League Two opener on Saturday, 15 August.

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Newport County will take on Plymouth Argyle, Swindon Town and Crystal Palace Under-21s in the group stage of the 2026-27 English Football League (EFL) Trophy.

The Exiles have been drawn into Group E of the southern section alongside fellow League Two side Swindon and League One club Plymouth, in addition to Premier League outfit Palace's young guns.

Fixture dates and kick-off times are still to be announced.

Newport missed out on progression to the knockout stages last season having finished third in their group. Their sole group phase win in 2025-26 came against south Wales rivals Cardiff City.