Newport County AFC will play their first pre-season friendly in the coming days as preparations continue ahead of the 2021/22 Sky Bet League Two campaign.
The Exiles are scheduled to play five pre-season friendlies against EFL and Non-League opposition before the new season gets underway, with County’s campaign set to kick-off with a Sky Bet League Two first-round match on Saturday 7th August.
All five fixtures will be played in line with the Government’s guidelines due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Michael Flynn’s side kick off their preparations for the new season with a visit to JD Cmyru South ( Tier 2 ) side Undy AFC on Friday 9th July following their pre-season training camp.
The Exiles will then face Sky Bet League One’s Blackpool FC behind closed doors on Saturday 17th July.
Tuesday 20th July will see County face Chippenham in front of their home fans and Cinderford a week later.
The last confirmed friendly fixture will see Newport County AFC face Cardiff on Saturday 31st July at the Cardiff City Stadium in front of home supporters only.
Announcements on any further fixtures will follow.
Live streaming information will be confirmed in due course.
Please note, all fixtures are subject to change.
