Newport County welcome Gillingham FC to Rodney Parade this Saturday (3pm) in the First Round of the Emirates FA Cup.
Ahead of your visit to Rodney Parade, here’s everything you need to know before 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:
| 100 Club | Adult £22 Senior £20 Young Adult £18 Under 16 £14 Under 6 £7 |
| Seated | Adult £20 Senior £17 Young Adult £15 Under 16 £10 Under 6 £0 |
| Terrace | Adult £18 Senior £15 Young Adult £13 Under 16 £10 Under 6 £0 |
Purchase your tickets HERE.
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.
Please note, there expected changes to the train timetable today due to planned industrial action. Please check your local network for updated information.
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 3:00pm. Turnstiles will open at 2:00pm approximately.
Prior To Kick-Off
Join County in the Community in the marquee before kick-off, where young Exiles can take part in a variety of activities, including:
Table football and other games.
Meet Spytty the Dog and first-team players.
Fans can soak up the pre-match atmosphere with fan-favourite music playing before the action gets underway at Rodney Parade.
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
Matchday Playlist
There is a spooky theme to this week's Matchday Playlist. With Halloween just passing, we feature songs that mention themes surrounding the celebration, including the likes of Jamie T, Michael Jackson, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Kasabian, Talking Heads and more!
View the full playlist HERE
How to Follow
If you’re unable to attend the game at Rodney Parade, you can still follow all the action on Exiles TV.
Please note there will be no video coverage available this weekend due to FA Cup broadcast restrictions. However, audio commentary will be available as usual for supporters in both the UK and international regions.
Supporters who have purchased a monthly or seasonal video pass can also access the audio commentary.
Exiles TV packages are priced at:
- £2.50 per individual streaming pass (Audio)
Passes can be purchased HERE.
Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action across our social media channels throughout the afternoon, including post-match interviews.
Download the Newport County app to receive live updates and notifications from the Match Centre straight to your device.
If you wish to follow the match in Welsh, please visit our Welsh X page – @YrAlltudion.
