Newport County to face Rochdale AFC in the Emirates FA Cup Second Round.

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Newport County will travel to Rochdale AFC at the Crown Oil Arena in the Second Round Proper of the 2026-27 Emirates FA Cup.

Hayden Mullins’ side have been handed an away tie against Rochdale following Monday evening’s draw, with attention now turning to the Second Round Proper, which is scheduled to take place across the weekend of Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6.

The Exiles will be looking to continue their FA Cup journey following their impressive victory over Walsall in the First Round Proper, as they aim to secure a place in the Third Round for the 2026-27 campaign.

Emirates FA Cup Round Dates

Second Round Proper: Saturday, December 5, 2026

Third Round Proper: Saturday, January 9, 2027

Fourth Round Proper: Saturday, February 13, 2027

Fifth Round Proper: Saturday, March 6, 2027

Quarter-Final: Saturday, April 3, 2027

Semi-Final: Saturday, April 24, 2027

Final: Saturday, May 22, 2027

Fixture details, including the confirmed date, kick-off time and ticket information, will be announced in due course.