Newport County host Rochdale AFC in the Sky Bet League Two opener this afternoon at Rodney Parade, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30pm.
The Exiles return to home soil in the League for the first time since April, having hosted two pre-season fixtures at Rodney Parade in preparation for the new campaign.
With the new season upon us, Hayden Mullins’ side will be aiming to begin their League Two campaign on a positive note and lay down an early marker in front of the supporters. Following a summer of preparation and change, the Exiles will be looking to start the campaign strongly as they welcome Rochdale to South Wales.
Make sure to arrive early, soak up the matchday atmosphere and get behind Newport County as we push for a big result at Rodney Parade.
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
Purchase tickets HERE
*Fans are reminded to bring their season cards with them to access entry into the ground.
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.
Arriving at Rodney Parade
Supporters are encouraged to arrive early to ensure smooth entry before kick-off at 12:30pm. Turnstiles will open at 11:00am approximately.
Prior to Kick-Off
Join County in the Community in the marquee before kick-off, open from 10:30am
Young Exiles can take part in a range of activities including:
- Table football and games
- Meet Spytty the Dog
The marquee will be open from 10:30am, providing you with everything you need ahead of kick-off.
Barcode
Supporters wishing to attend Barcode should note that it will be open from 10:00am onwards.
The upstairs lounge in the East Stand will be open pre and post-match today for season ticket holders.
🍻Enjoy the private bar before the game
🤝Meet the squad post-match
Head to the hospitality reception and go upstairs. The lounge is at the top of the stairs.
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 and 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 is located in Friars Walk Shopping Centre, just a 5-10 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.
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
First Time Fans
If you are attending your first match today, pop down to the club shop and see Spytty to claim your first matchday certificate.
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.
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.