The Club is aware of an incident involving an individual making an abusive comment, of a homophobic nature to an opposing player, which was reported to the match referee during Saturday’s fixture against Barrow AFC.
Such behaviour is completely unacceptable, deeply offensive, and in no way reflects the values of this club or the support we expect for our team.
Newport County is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all supporters. We will be working closely with the Police and stewards to identify the individual responsible for this comment.
The Club will take the strongest possible action in line with our Sanctions and Banning Policy.
Any supporters who witnessed or heard this behaviour on Saturday which happened on the open section of the Candleston terrace are encouraged to report it in confidence by emailing office@newport-county.co.uk.
We stand united in our commitment to ensuring a welcoming and respectful atmosphere for all fans, and the club abhor any discriminate actions or comments.