2024–25 Newport County A.F.C. season explained

Club:Newport County
Season:2024–25
Owner:Huw Jenkins 52%,
Newport County AFC Supporters Trust 27%,
Other investors 21%
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Manager:Nelson Jardim[1]
Stadium:Rodney Parade
League:League Two
League Result:7th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:First round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:First round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Group stage
Cup4:Welsh League Cup
Cup4 Result:Group stage
League Topscorer:Courtney Baker-Richardson (2)
Season Topscorer:Courtney Baker-Richardson (2)
Highest Attendance:4,755 v Doncaster Rovers (17 August 2024), EFL League 2
Prevseason:2023–24
Nextseason:2025–26
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The 2024–25 Newport County A.F.C. season is the club's 12th consecutive season in EFL League Two. Newport's 72nd season in the English Football League and 104th season of league football overall. They would also compete in the FA Cup, EFL Cup, EFL Trophy and Welsh League Cup.

On 16 July 2024 Nelson Jardim was appointed as Newport County Head Coach.[2]

Transfers

In

DatePos.PlayerFromFeeRef.
28 June 2024 Undisclosed [3]
1 July 2024 Compensation [4]
1 July 2024 Free [5]
1 July 2024 Jacob Carney Free [6]
1 July 2024 Free [7]
1 July 2024 Joe Thomas Free [8]
1 July 2024 Free [9]
2 July 2024 Free [10]
10 July 2024 Undisclosed [11]
10 July 2024 Free [12]
26 July 2024 Free [13]
2 August 2024 Free [14]
8 August 2024 Free [15]
9 August 2024 Dan Barton Undisclosed [16]

Loaned in

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Pre-season and friendlies

On 30 May, County announced their first pre-season friendly, against Kidderminster Harriers.[18] Five days later, a second friendly fixture was confirmed, against Bristol City.[19] A third was added a further day later, versus Barry Town United.[20] A fourth was added against Undy.[21] On 28 June, an additional two pre-season friendlies were added to finalise the plans, against Pontypridd United and Hereford.[22]

Competitions

League Two

See main article: 2024–25 EFL League Two.

Matches

On 26 June, the League Two fixtures were announced.[23]

FA Cup

See main article: 2024–25 FA Cup.

EFL Cup

See main article: 2024–25 EFL Cup.

On 27 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Newport being drawn away against Leyton Orient.[24]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2024–25 EFL Trophy.

In the group stage, Newport were drawn into Southern Group H alongside Cheltenham Town, Reading and West Ham United.[25] [26]

Welsh League Cup

See main article: article and 2024–25 Welsh League Cup. The Welsh League Cup sponsored by Nathaniel MG includes 44 Cymru Premier, Cymru North and Cymru South clubs plus Newport County, Cardiff City and Swansea City as wildcard entries for the 2024-25 season.[27]

Statistics

Appearances and goals


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Notes and References

  1. News: Nelson Jardim appointed Newport County's Head Coach . 16 July 2024 . Newport County AFC . 16 July 2024.
  2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4ngzrllvx2o Jardim Newport Head Coach
  3. News: Oliver Greaves signs for Newport County . 28 June 2024 . Newport County AFC . 28 June 2024.
  4. News: Newport County Sign Matt Baker On Permanent Deal . 1 July 2024 . Newport County AFC . 1 July 2024.
  5. News: Newport County confirm signing of Ciaran Brennan . 25 June 2024 . Newport County AFC . 25 June 2024.
  6. News: Newport County seal signing of goalkeeper Jacob Carney . 28 June 2024 . Newport County AFC . 28 June 2024.
  7. News: Newport County complete signing of Anthony Glennon . 24 June 2024 . Newport County AFC . 24 June 2024.
  8. News: Joe Thomas signs for Newport County . 26 June 2024 . Newport County AFC . 26 June 2024.
  9. News: Newport County Complete Signing Of Kai Whitmore . 27 June 2024 . Newport County AFC . 27 June 2024.
  10. News: Michael Spellman signs for Newport County . 2 July 2024 . Newport County AFC . 2 July 2024.
  11. News: Newport County sign midfielder Cameron Antwi . 10 July 2024 . Newport County AFC . 10 July 2024.
  12. News: Newport County complete signing of Courtney Baker-Richardson . 10 July 2024 . Newport County AFC . 10 June 2024.
  13. News: Newport sign former Swansea defender Evans . 26 July 2024 . BBC . 26 July 2024.
  14. News: Winger Kamwa joins Newport after Burton exit . 10 July 2024 . BBC . 2 August 2024.
  15. News: Newport County complete signing of Hamzad Kargbo . 8 August 2024 . Newport County AFC . 8 August 2024.
  16. News: Barton joins Newport . 9 August 2024 . South Wales Argus . 9 August 2024.
  17. News: Will Evans departs to join Mansfield Town . 6 August 2024 . Newport County AFC . 6 August 2024.
  18. News: Newport County to face Kidderminster Harriers in pre-season friendly . 30 May 2024 . Newport County AFC . 30 May 2024.
  19. News: Newport County to face Bristol City in pre-season friendly . 4 June 2024 . Newport County AFC . 4 June 2024.
  20. News: Newport County to face Barry Town United in pre-season friendly . 4 June 2024 . Newport County AFC . 4 June 2024.
  21. News: Newport County to face Undy AFC in pre-season schedule . 5 June 2024 . Newport County AFC . 5 June 2024.
  22. News: Newport County Finalise 2024-25 Pre-Season Schedule . 28 June 2024 . Newport County AFC . 28 June 2024.
  23. News: Bromley face Harrogate in club's first ever EFL match . 26 June 2024 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 26 June 2024.
  24. News: Carabao Cup Round One draw confirmed . 27 June 2024 . English Football League . 27 June 2024.
  25. News: Under-21 teams and Group Stage draw confirmed for 2024/25 Bristol Street Motors Trophy . 24 June 2024 . English Football League . 24 June 2024.
  26. News: Bristol Street Motors Trophy Group Stage confirmed . 27 June 2024 . English Football League . 27 June 2024.
  27. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cw44ep87x8go Nathaniel MG Cup