Matchday Guide | Newport County vs. Chesterfield

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Newport County welcome Chesterfield to Rodney Parade tonight, with kick-off scheduled for 7.45pm in Sky Bet League Two.

Hayden Mullins’ side return to home soil looking to continue their strong run at Rodney Parade, with the Exiles aiming to secure another positive result in front of the Amber Army.

Ahead of your visit to Rodney Parade, make sure to check out our First Time Visits page for all the key information you need before kick-off, from travel and parking to food and drink around the ground.

Get Your Tickets

Tickets for tonight's fixture are available HERE.

Tickets will be £2 more expensive when purchased on the day. The Ticket Office will be open ahead of kick-off, but supporters are encouraged to purchase in advance to secure the cheaper price and avoid queues.

The Ticket Office will be closed after the game.

East Stand Lounge

The East Stand Lounge will open at 5.45pm and will be available to all ticket holders ahead of kick-off.

Supporters can enjoy a packed pre-match schedule, with live music and Q&A sessions featuring members of the club.

  • 6.30pm – 7pm: Live music from Newport singer-songwriter and lifelong County supporter Jack Perrett.
  • 7.10pm: Q&A with Newport County Head Coach Hayden Mullins.
  • 7.20pm: Q&A with club legend and Hall of Fame inductee Scot Bennett.

Exclusive Drinks Discounts

Exclusive drinks discounts will also be available in the East Stand Lounge ahead of kick-off, giving supporters the opportunity to enjoy savings at the bar.

  • 5:45pm – 6:45pm: £1 off pints.
  • 6:45pm – 7:15pm: 50p off pints.

These offers will override any other drinks promotions available during the specified times.

Supporters situated in the Candleston Stand will be escorted back to their seats ahead of kick-off.

Arriving at Rodney Parade

Supporters are encouraged to arrive early to ensure smooth entry before the 7.45pm kick-off.

Turnstiles will open at approximately 5.45pm.

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 third exit off the roundabout onto Malpas Road.
  • Take the second exit off the next roundabout.
  • At the next roundabout, take the first exit across the River Usk.
  • At the traffic lights, bear right onto Chepstow Road.
  • Take the first right onto Cedar Road, then the first right onto Corporation Road.
  • Take the first left onto Grafton Road. Rodney Parade is on your left.

From the East

  • Take Junction 25a from the M4.
  • Take the first exit off the roundabout onto Heidenheim Way.
  • Take the first exit off the flyover.
  • Take the second exit off the roundabout.
  • At the next roundabout, take the first exit across the River Usk.
  • At the traffic lights, bear right onto Chepstow Road.
  • Take the first right onto Cedar Road, then the first right onto Corporation Road.
  • Take the first left onto Grafton Road. Rodney Parade is on your left.

Parking

There are several public car parks in Newport city centre within walking distance of Rodney Parade.

  • Kingsway multi-storey – NP20 1EX
  • Friars Walk Car Park – NP20 1EA
  • 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 and Drink

Food kiosks and burger stands are located around 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 is located in Friars Walk Shopping Centre, around a five-to-10-minute walk from Rodney Parade.

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.

Matchday Programme

No matchday experience is complete without a programme.

The official matchday programme, The Exile, can be purchased from sellers at the Club Shop, outside the stadium and inside the ground.

Price | £3

First-Time Fans

Attending your first Newport County match?

Pop down to the Club Shop and see Spytty to claim your first matchday certificate and visit our first-time fans page for all the information you'll need.

How To Follow

Unable to make it to Rodney Parade?

You can follow all the action on Exiles TV, with audio commentary packages available to supporters in the UK and international regions.

Exiles TV packages

  • £2.50 per individual streaming pass | Audio
  • £10 per individual streaming pass | Video, available outside the UK

Passes can be purchased HERE.

You can also follow the action across Newport County's social media channels throughout the evening, including post-match interviews.

For Welsh-language coverage, follow @YrAlltudion.

Come early, enjoy the build-up and get behind Newport County as Hayden Mullins’ side take on Chesterfield in Sky Bet League Two.