Newport County host Arsenal U21 in the Vertu Trophy on Tuesday evening (7pm)
Ahead of your trip to Rodney Parade, here’s everything you need to know about the game.
If it’s your first time joining the Amber Army, make sure to visit our First Time Visits page to get all the information you need ahead of kick-off.
Get Your Tickets
Prices are as follows:
Adult £12
Senior £10
Young Adult £10
Under 16 £8
Under 6 £0
There will no reserved seating for season ticket holders for this fixture with only the East Stand seating available to purchase.
You can secure your ticket by clicking HERE or you can purchase from the Rodney Parade ticket office now.
Getting to Rodney Parade
There are many ways to get to Rodney Parade:
By Train
The nearest train station is Newport (Gwent), just a short 10-minute walk from the ground.
- Exit the station via Platform 1.
- Cross the road and turn left, following the pavement as it curves past Delilah’s Café.
- Continue straight past the Market Arcade and Popadom’s Indian Restaurant.
- Take the staircase on your right and go through the underpass, bringing you out at Clarence Street Bridge.
- Cross the bridge and take your first right onto Rodney Road.
By Car
From the West:
- Take Junction 26 from the M4.
- Take the 3rd exit off the roundabout onto Malpas Road.
- Take the 2nd exit off the next roundabout.
- At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit across the River Usk.
- At the traffic lights, bear right onto Chepstow Road.
- Take the 1st right onto Cedar Road, then the 1st right onto Corporation Road.
- Take the 1st left onto Grafton Road—Rodney Parade is on your left.
From the East:
- Take Junction 25a from the M4.
- Take the 1st exit off the roundabout onto Heidenheim Way.
- Take the 1st exit off the flyover.
- Take the 2nd exit off the roundabout.
- At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit across the River Usk.
- At the traffic lights, bear right onto Chepstow Road.
- Take the 1st right onto Cedar Road, then the 1st right onto Corporation Road.
- Take the 1st left onto Grafton Road—Rodney Parade is on your left.
By Bus
Rodney Parade is close to several bus stops. Plan your journey at www.newportbus.co.uk.
Arriving at Rodney Parade
Supporters are encouraged to arrive early to ensure smooth entry before kick-off at 7pm. Turnstiles will open at 5:30pm approximately.
Prior To Kick-Off
The Hospitality Lounge and bar in the West Stand will be open to supporters prior to kick-off.
Parking
There are several public car parks in Newport City Centre within walking distance of Rodney Parade:
Kingsway (Multi-storey) – NP20 1EX (Open until midnight)
Friars Walk Car Park – NP20 1EA (Open 24 hours)
Riverfront Car Park – NP20 1HG
Emlyn Street Parking – NP20 1ES
Clarence Car Park (Multi-storey)
Please note: There is no parking available inside Rodney Parade.
Food & Drink
Food kiosks and burger stands are located in the stadium concourse, serving a range of food and drinks. Please note that all purchases inside the stadium are card-only.
Club Shop
The VX3 Club Shop located in Friars Walk Shopping Centre, will close at 4:30pm.
A smaller club shop is also available next to the Ticket Office at Rodney Parade for matchday shopping. Please be aware this shop can get busy on matchdays.
Pick Up A Matchday Programme
No matchday experience is complete without a programme!
Our official matchday programme, ‘The Exile’, can be purchased from sellers at:
- The Club Shop
- Outside the stadium
- Inside the ground
Price: £3
How To Follow
If you’re unable to attend the game at Rodney Parade, you can follow all the action on Exiles TV.
Audio commentary packages remain available to supporters in the UK and international regions.
Exiles TV packages are priced at:
- £2.50 per individual streaming pass (Audio)
- £10 per individual streaming pass (Video – available outside the UK)
Passes can be purchased HERE.
The match will also broadcast live on Sky Sports Plus.
Alternatively, you can follow the action across our social media channels throughout the afternoon, including post-match interviews. If you wish to follow the match in Welsh, please visit our Welsh X page - @YrAlltudion.
