Matchday Guide | Hereford FC vs. Newport County

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Newport County conclude their pre-season campaign with a trip to Hereford FC on Saturday afternoon (3pm).

For any fans making the trip to Edgar Street, here is some important matchday information. 


HOW TO GET THERE

From The North
Leave the M5 at Junction 8 and take the M50 towards South Wales. Leave the M50 at Junction 2 and take the A417 towards Ledbury and then the A438 towards Hereford. Keep on the A438 into Hereford and after passing the Victory pub on the left, bear right onto the inner ring road that goes around the town centre. At the large roundabout, turn right (by Debenhams) onto Edgar Street (A49) and then right again into Blackfriars Street for the ground. The car park entrance is down on the left.

From the South and London
Exit the M4 at junction 15 and take the A417 to Gloucester. Then follow the A49 to Ross-on-Wye and onto Hereford. After passing over the River Wye you will reach a large roundabout, where (keeping Debenham on your right) you go straight ahead into Edgar Street. Take Blackfriars Street (right) immediately before the football stadium. Turn left for parking.

From South West 
Leave the M5 at Junction 18a and take the M49. Join the M4 at junction 22 and turn left over the New Severn Bridge. At junction 24 take the A449 and follow until the Raglan roundabout. Take the Monmouth (A49 east) road and follow through the first roundabout. At the next roundabout, take the A4137. Join the A49 (left) and follow the signs for Hereford. After passing over the River Wye you will reach a large roundabout, where (keeping Debenham on your right) you go straight ahead into Edgar Street. Take Blackfriars Street (right) immediately before the football stadium. Turn left for parking.

BY TRAIN

Hereford Railway Station is located around three-quarters of a mile away from Edgar Street or a 15-minute walk. It is served by trains from Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central.


TURNSTILES

Turnstiles will open at 2pm - an hour before kick off at Edgar Street. The home side advise fans to arrive in plenty of time and avoid any last minute queues at the turnstiles.


CAR PARKING 

Car parking is expected to be limited so please plan your journey in advance and arrive in plenty of time. 

There are a number of pay and display car parks located within a 10-15minute walk of the ground. 

More details of city centre car parks can be found HERE.

Please note that a lot of the residential streets surrounding Edgar Street are for residents only. Please park considerately and comply with any parking restrictions that are in place. 


NO SMOKING STADIUM 

Edgar Street is a no smoking stadium, this includes e-cigarettes. Please refrain from smoking whilst inside the stadium. 


TICKETS

Tickets can be purchased for the match HERE. 

Prices for the game is as follows:

£15.00 adults 
£13.00 concessions 
£9.00 U21s 
£3.00 U16s 

Tickets will be available for away fans to purchase on the day, with both card and cash payment accepted. 

The ticket office at Edgar Street is located on the opposite side of the ground from the away end, so the home side advise that the Amber Army purchase tickets in advance to avoid the long walk and matchday queues.  

Please note, prices will rise by £1 at 12:00 on the day of the game. 


HOW TO FOLLOW

If you’re not able to make it to the game at Edgar Street, we will be providing match updates across our social media channels throughout the afternoon, as well as post-match interviews.


KICK-OFF

County kick-off against the Bulls at 3pm.

We hope to see as many Exiles there as possible. 

More supporter information can be found HERE.