Newport County can now confirm its retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2025-26 Sky Bet League Two season.
Seven players will be departing the club following the conclusion of their contracts, while three players have had their 1-year extension options exercised by the club. Discussions remain ongoing with six players regarding potential new deals, whilst six loan players have returned to their parent clubs.
Courtney Baker-Richardson and Liam Shephard will both bring their second spells with the Exiles to a close this summer, while Anthony Driscoll-Glennon and Jaden Warner will also leave the club following the expiration of their contracts. Youngsters Nelson Sanca, Riley Lonergan and Jac Norris, who have each had loan experiences within the Welsh system this season, also depart the club.
Captain Matt Baker, who took the armband following James Clarke's retirement in January, has been offered a new contract, as has Bobby Kamwa, whose dramatic goals towards the end of the season helped secure the club's EFL status. Michael Spellman, Ciaran Brennan, Cameron Evans and Keenan Patten also remain in discussions over new deals.
The club has triggered the extension options within the contracts of Joe Thomas, winner of our Goal of the Season award for his long-range strike against Harrogate Town, and Tom Davies, who scored our first against Barrow on the final day of the season to help us on our way to survival. Moses Alexander-Walker has also had his 1-year extension option exercised following his loan with Bath City.
Ryan Delaney, Sven Sprangler, Harrison Biggins, Ben Lloyd, Tanatswa Nyakuhwa and Nathaniel Opoku all depart following the expiration of their loan deals.
Finally, Matt Smith and Ged Garner remain under contract and have been made available for transfer.
Players departing following the conclusion of their contracts:
- Anthony Driscoll-Glennon
- Liam Shephard
- Jaden Warner
- Nelson Sanca
- Jac Norris
- Riley Lonergan
- Courtney Baker-Richardson
Discussions Ongoing:
- Cameron Evans
- Matthew Baker
- Ciaran Brennan
- Keenan Patten
- Bobby Kamwa
- Michael Spellman
Loan players returning to their parent clubs:
- Ryan Delaney
- Sven Sprangler
- Harrison Biggins
- Ben Lloyd
- Tanatswa Nyakuhwa
- Nathaniel Opoku
Club options exercised:
- Joe Thomas
- Tom Davies
- Moses Alexander-Walker
Professionals under contract for 2026/27:
- Jordan Wright
- Shaun MacDonald
- Lee Jenkins
- Cole Jarvis
- Lewis Jamieson
- James Crole
Under contract and available for transfer:
- Matthew Smith
- Gerard Garner
The club would like to wish all departing players the very best for the next stage of their careers, and thank them for their service and contribution to Newport County during their time at Rodney Parade.
