Newport County welcome Walsall to Rodney Parade this afternoon for our Emirates FA Cup First Round tie, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm.
Hayden Mullins’ side will be looking to make home advantage count as the Exiles begin their FA Cup campaign in front of the Amber Army, with a place in the Second Round up for grabs.
There is plenty happening around Rodney Parade ahead of kick-off, with special guests, pre-match entertainment and activities for supporters to enjoy.
Supporters are encouraged to arrive early, make the most of the matchday activities and get behind County.
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 today's Emirates FA Cup First Round tie are available HERE.
Fans are reminded to bring their season cards are not valid for this fixture.
East Stand Lounge
The East Stand Lounge is open to Newport County supporters with East Stand season tickets or match tickets.
There will be exclusive drinks discounts ahead of kick-off.
- 1pm to 2pm | £1 off pints
- 2pm to 2.30pm | 50p off pints
These offers override any other drinks promotions available at the time.
The lounge will also be showing the early football action, making it the perfect place to enjoy the build-up to today's FA Cup tie.
1:30pm onwards | Joss Labadie will be our special guest speaker
Former County captain and club legend Joss Labadie returns to Rodney Parade for the first time since his departure in 2021.
Supporters will have the opportunity to hear from Joss as he reflects on his time at the club, including his memorable FA Cup journey and his Man of the Match performance against Tottenham Hotspur in 2018.
Pre-match entertainment | Rhod Eley
Rhod Eley, from popular local band The Rogues, will also be joining us for pre-match entertainment, helping build the atmosphere ahead of kick-off.
Arriving at Rodney Parade
Supporters are encouraged to arrive early to ensure smooth entry before the 3pm kick-off.
Turnstiles will open at approximately 1.30pm.
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
You can follow the action across Newport County's social media channels throughout the afternoon, including post-match interviews.
For Welsh-language coverage, follow @YrAlltudion.
Arrive early, enjoy the pre-match entertainment and get behind the Exiles as Newport County take on Walsall in the Emirates FA Cup First Round. Let's make Rodney Parade a special place to be!