Prior to Thursday night’s Carabao Cup Round Two draw Newport County AFC had requested permission from the EFL to reverse the tie in the event of a home fixture due to the ongoing pitch refurbishment works at Rodney Parade.
The Club was drawn at home to Leeds United and as a result of the EFL supporting the request, we are pleased to announce that the fixture will therefore be played at Elland Road on Tuesday 22nd August at 7.45pm.
EFL League Cup Rules state that each club is entitled to 45% of gate income after costs from each fixture they compete in; however, in the event where Clubs request a fixture reversal which is subsequently agreed by the EFL Board, a level of compensation to be paid to the opposing Club is determined.
Following conversations between the two Clubs since the tie was drawn, we are delighted to announce that Leeds United have agreed to provide Newport County AFC with the full 45% of the gate income less costs in the same manner as any normal Carabao Cup tie.
Gavin Foxall, Operational Chairman of the Club commented “On behalf of everyone at Newport County AFC I would like to thank the Chair of Leeds United Andrea Radrizzani for graciously showing his and Leeds United’s goodwill in allowing us to keep our percentage of the gate. It is a wonderful gesture and much appreciated”.
TICKET PRICES
Ticket prices for the Carabao Cup Second Round Tie at Elland Road are as follows:
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ADVANCE PURCHASE |
ADVANCE PURCHASE NON-SEASON TICKET HOLDERS |
ON THE DAY SEASON TICKET HOLDERS |
ON THE DAY NON-SEASON TICKET HOLDERS |
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ADULT |
£10 |
£15 |
£15 |
£20 |
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CONCESSIONS * |
£5 |
£10 |
£10 |
£15 |
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CHILD |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
£1 |
* Concessions = Seniors 60+ / 16 to 22 years / disabled.
Please note that disabled supporters are also entitled to a free carer ticket.
PURCHASING TICKETS
Tickets for the Carabao Cup Second Round Tie against Leeds United will go on sale - both online and in the Ticket Office (Rodney Parade) - at 10am on Thursday 17th August.
The Ticket Office will be open as usual on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th from 10am-7pm, but will also be opening from 10am-7pm on Monday 21st August to accommodate an expected increased demand for tickets.
In addition, supporters will also be able to purchase tickets for this Saturday’s trip to Coventry City and next weekend’s home coming match of the season at Rodney Parade against Chesterfield. Ticket information regarding the Clubs trip to Exeter City on Saturday 2nd September will be announced during the course of the week and will go on sale from Thursday 24th August.
Please note that tickets will come off sale online at 3pm on Friday and will also be available to purchase on the day at Elland Road.