2023–24 Newport County A.F.C. season explained

Club:Newport County
Season:2023–24
Owner:Newport County AFC Supporters' Trust (until 23 January 2024).
Huw Jenkins (52% from 24 January 2024)
Chairman:Vacant until 23 January 2024.
Huw Jenkins from 24 January 2024
Manager:Graham Coughlan until 20 June 2024
Stadium:Rodney Parade
League:League Two
League Result:18th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Fourth round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:Second round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Group stage
League Topscorer:Will Evans (21)
Season Topscorer:Will Evans (25)
Highest Attendance:9,537 v Wrexham (20 January 2024), EFL League Two
Lowest Attendance:800 v West Ham United U21s (31 October 2023), EFL Trophy Southern Group H
Average Attendance:4,336
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Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

The 2023–24 Newport County A.F.C. season is the club's 11th consecutive season in EFL League Two. Newport's 71st season in the English Football League and 103rd season of league football overall. They also competed in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy.

Newport County reached the second round of the 2023–24 EFL Cup, losing on penalties to Brentford of the Premier League after drawing 1–1 in normal time.[1]

In October 2023 Newport County Supporters Trust members voted by a 98% majority in favour of selling a controlling interest 52% of shares in the club to former Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins, subject to EFL approval. The Supporters Trust retained 27% of shares and other previous investors retained 21%.[2] The takeover was confirmed as completed by EFL and the supporters trust on 24 January 2024 with Newport in 14th place in League Two.[3]

Newport County reached the fourth round of the 2023–24 FA Cup, losing 4–2 to Manchester United of the Premier League.[4]

Newport finished the season in 18th place in League Two.[5] On 20 June 2024, team manager Graham Coughlan departed the club by mutual consent.[6]

Current squad

No.NamePositionNationalityPlace of birthDate of birth (Age)Previous clubDate signedFeeContract end
Goalkeepers
1 1 November 1994 4 August 2018 Free 30 June 2025
26 26 October 1993 28 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
Defenders
2 30 May 2004 11 August 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
3 8 November 1999 28 July 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
4 6 September 1996 21 July 2023 Free 30 June 2024
5 17 November 1989 1 July 2021 Free 30 June 2025
6 14 November 1999 1 July 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
14 23 February 2004 Academy 10 August 2020 Trainee 30 June 2024
15 Josh Seberry 9 January 2005 24 July 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
19 1 March 1997 10 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
23 11 September 1998 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
28 CB6 February 2003 1 September 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
33 18 April 2002 1 July 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
41 Nelson Sanca 10 October 2006 Academy 16 January 2024 Trainee 30 June 2024
Midfielders
8 25 April 1996 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
11 11 May 1999 12 January 2022 Free30 June 2024
17 30 November 1990 1 July 2016 Free 30 June 2024
20 1 November 1996 17 January 2023 Free 30 June 2024
24 15 April 1992 1 July 2022 Free 30 June 2024
34 Jac Norris 9 November 2006 Academy 1 July 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
Forwards
7 1 July 1997 1 July 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
9 26 July 1993 1 July 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
10 8 November 1996 1 July 2022 Free 30 June 2024
18 28 May 2005 Academy 1 July 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
30 12 May 2004 20 July 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
31 26 January 2000 25 January 2024 Free 30 June 2025
Out on Loan
13 13 August 1990 1 July 2021 Free 30 June 2024
16 14 January 2001 1 July 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
22 23 April 1997 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025

Statistics

Players with names in italics and marked * were on loan from another club.|}

Goals record

width=50pxRank !width=50pxNo. !width=50pxNat. !width=50pxPo. !width=150pxName !width=150pxChampionship !width=150pxFA Cup !width=150pxEFL Cup !width=150pxEFL Trophy !width=150pxTotal
17 FW2121125
230FW 71109
38 MF 71008
9 FW 71008
519DF 33006
620MF 50005
724MF 21104
810FW 30003
Own Goals 21003
102 DF 11002
3 DF 20002
5 DF02002
134 DF 10001
18MF 00101
22MF00011
23DF 10001
Total 60134279

Disciplinary record

RankNo.Nat.Po.NameChampionshipFA CupEFL CupEFL TrophyTotal
12 DF 6003001001001100
7 FW10000000001001100
324MF 9000001000001000
48 MF 800100000000900
59 FW 500100000100700
17MF 700000000000700
20MF 500000200000700
83 DF 301000100000401
4 DF 310000000000310
23DF 500000000000500
1119DF 200100000100400
33DF300000000100400
135 DF300000000000300
11MF100100100000300
151 GK 200000000000200
6 DF 200000000000200
28DF100100000000200
1810FW 100000000000100
14DF 100000000000100
22MF000100000000100
30FW 100000000000100
31FW 100000000000100
41DF 100000000000100
Total 751110006006009711

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeRef
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [7]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [8]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [9]
10 July 2023 Free Transfer [10]
21 July 2023 Free Transfer [11]
24 July 2023 Free Transfer [12]
28 July 2023 Free Transfer [13]
25 January 2024 Free Transfer [14]

Out

DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
30 June 2024 Free transfer [15]
30 June 2024 Free transfer [16]
30 June 2024 Free transfer [17]
30 June 2024 Free transfer [18]
30 June 2024 Free transfer [19]
30 June 2024 Free transfer [20]
30 June 2024 Free transfer [21]
30 June 2024 Free transfer [22]
30 June 2024 Free transfer [23]
30 June 2024 Free transfer [24]
30 June 2024 Free transfer [25]

Loaned in

DatePosPlayerLoaned fromFeeRef
1 July 2023 End of Season [26]
20 July 2023 End of Season [27]
28 July 2023 End of Season [28]
11 August 2023 End of Season [29]
1 September 2023 End of Season [30]
1 September 2023 24 November 2023 [31] [32]

Loaned out

DatePosPlayerLoaned toUntilRef
28 July 2023 1 September 2023 [33]
10 August 2023 End of Season [34]
31 August 2023 31 December 2023 [35] [36]
1 September 2023 End of Season [37]
1 February 2024 End of Season [38]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 18 May, Newport County announced their first pre-season fixture, against Undy.[39] A day later, a trip to face Bristol City was confirmed.[40] On June 5, a third pre-season opposition was added, against Yeovil Town.[41] The club later announced a fourth friendly, against Pontypridd United.[42] On 20 June, County added a trip to face Sheffield.[43]

Competitions

League Two

See main article: 2023–24 EFL League Two.

Matches

On 22 June, the EFL League Two fixtures were released.[44]

FA Cup

See main article: 2023–24 FA Cup.

Newport were drawn at home to National League club Oldham Athletic in the first round,[45] home to National League club Barnet in the second round,[46] home to National League Eastleigh in the third round and home to Premier League Manchester United in the fourth round.

EFL Cup

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Cup.

Newport were drawn at home to EFL League One club Charlton Athletic in the first round[47] and at home to Premier League club Brentford in the second round.[48]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Trophy.

On 22 June 2023, the initial Group stage draw was made, grouping Newport County with Bristol Rovers, Cheltenham Town and West Ham United Under 21's.[49]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66577562 Newport v Brentford
  2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66966390 Jenkins Newport purchase
  3. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68086112 Jenkins Newport takeover confirmed
  4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68110828 Newport v Man United
  5. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68862492 Newport 18th in League Two
  6. Web site: Club Statement Newport County part company with Graham Coughlan. www.newport-county.co.uk. 20 June 2024. 20 June 2024.
  7. News: Newport County sign Kyle Jameson . 21 June 2023 . Newport County AFC . 21 June 2023.
  8. News: Newport sign ex-Grimsby midfielder Morris . 23 June 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 23 June 2023.
  9. News: Nathan Wood signs for Newport County . 19 June 2023 . Newport County AFC . 19 June 2023.
  10. News: Shane McLoughlin joins Newport on two-year deal . 10 July 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 10 July 2023.
  11. News: Newport sign former Ireland U21 defender Delaney . 21 July 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 21 July 2023.
  12. News: Josh Seberry is an Exile . 24 July 2023 . Newport County AFC . 24 July 2023.
  13. News: Newport recruit goalkeeper Maxted after Day exit . 28 July 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 28 July 2023.
  14. News: Luke Jephcott: Newport sign ex-Wales U21 striker from St Johnstone . 25 January 2024 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 25 January 2024.
  15. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cley25q117do Bogle joins Crewe
  16. https://solihullobserver.co.uk/sport/football-solihull-moors-make-first-summer-signing/ Bowen joins Solihull
  17. https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/24442753.harrison-bright-heads-salisbury-newport-county-exit/ Bright joins Salisbury
  18. News: Newport County Squad Update . 8 May 2024 . Newport County AFC . 8 May 2024.
  19. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c51yzg33z0po Drysdale joins Tranmere
  20. https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/ex-cobblers-goalkeeper-on-the-move-after-making-non-league-switch-4670447 Maxted joins Brackley
  21. https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/sport/24380818.james-waite-joins-weston-afc-two-years-newport/ Waite joins Weston
  22. https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/24469268.ex-newport-striker-zanzala-set-crucial-year-fylde/ Zanzala joins Fylde
  23. https://www.newport-county.co.uk/news/2024/june/scot-bennett-departs-newport-county/ Bennett joins Cheltenham
  24. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cy77z0rwp7jo Delaney joins Swindon
  25. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64304022 Charsley joins Oldham
  26. News: Matty Bondswell joins on loan from Newcastle United . 28 June 2023 . Newport County AFC . 28 June 2023.
  27. News: Seb Palmer-Houlden Joins the Exiles On Loan . 20 July 2023 . Newport County AFC . 20 July 2023.
  28. Web site: Adam Lewis Returns To Newport On Loan . Newport County AFC . 28 July 2023 . 28 July 2023.
  29. News: Lewis Payne joins The Exiles on a season-long loan . 11 August 2023 . Newport County AFC . 11 August 2023.
  30. News: Matt Baker re-joins the Exiles from Stoke City . 2 September 2023 . Newport County AFC . 1 September 2023.
  31. News: Newport County sign young prospect Olly Thomas from Bristol City . 1 September 2023 . Newport County AFC . 1 September 2023.
  32. News: Olly Thomas Returns to Bristol City . 24 November 2023 . Newport County AFC . 24 November 2023.
  33. News: Joe Day Signs . 28 July 2023 . Woking FC . 28 July 2023.
  34. https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/23715206.sam-bowen-leaves-newport-county-wealdstone-loan/ Bowen Wealdstone loan
  35. https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/23757026.newport-county-defender-harrison-bright-joins-barry-loan/ Bright Barry Town United loan
  36. News: Newport County recall Bright from Barry loan . 1 January 2024 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 1 January 2024.
  37. News: Joe Day joins on loan . 1 September 2023 . Yeovil Town FC . 1 September 2023.
  38. News: Nathan Wood Joins Cork City On Loan . 1 February 2024 . Newport County AFC . 1 February 2024.
  39. News: Newport County AFC to play Undy AFC in pre-season friendly fixture . 19 May 2023 . Newport County AFC . 18 May 2023.
  40. News: Newport County to take on Bristol City in a pre-season friendly on Saturday 22nd July . 19 May 2023 . Newport County AFC . 19 May 2023.
  41. News: Newport County AFC to play Yeovil Town in pre-season friendly . 6 June 2023 . Newport County AFC . 6 June 2023.
  42. News: Newport County AFC to face Pontypridd United in pre-season friendly . 14 June 2023 . Newport County AFC . 14 June 2023.
  43. News: Newport County AFC to take on Sheffield FC in pre-season friendly . 20 June 2023 . Newport County AFC . 20 June 2023.
  44. News: Newport County AFC 2023/24 Fixture Release List . 22 June 2023 . Newport County AFC . 22 June 2023.
  45. News: Newport To Host Oldham Athletic In FA Cup Round One . 17 October 2023 . Newport County AFC . 15 October 2023.
  46. News: Newport County to Host Barnet in Round Two of the FA Cup . 7 November 2023 . Newport County AFC . 5 November 2023.
  47. News: Newport County to face Charlton Athletic . 22 June 2023 . Newport County AFC . 22 June 2023.
  48. News: Newport County to host Brentford in round two of the Carabao Cup . 10 August 2023 . Newport County AFC . 9 August 2023.
  49. News: County to play Exeter and Forest Green in EFL Trophy . 22 June 2023 . BBC . 22 June 2023.

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