The draw for the 2025-26 Vertu Trophy has been announced, with Newport County facing Cardiff City, Exeter City and Arsenal U21 in Group A of the Southern section.
The Exiles will face Exeter City and Arsenal at home, while David Hughes' team will make the short journey down the M4 to play against Cardiff City.
The 2025-26 Vertu Trophy group stage will commence in September, with fixture dates to be announced in due course.