Matchday Guide | Newport County vs. Harrogate Town

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Newport County host Harrogate Town in Sky Bet League Two on Saturday afternoon (3pm).

Ahead of your trip to Rodney Parade, here’s everything you need to know about the game.

If it’s your first time joining the Amber Army, make sure to visit our First Time Visits page to get all the information you need ahead of kick-off.


GET YOUR TICKETS

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Tickets for our clash with Harrogate Town are still available to purchase online. The Ticket Office will be open on matchday from 10am until 15 minutes into the game.

Purchase in advance to secure your spot and avoid the additional £2 walk-up fee on the day.

Prices are as follows:

AgeSeated AdvanceSeated Walk-UpTerrace AdvanceTerrace Walk-Up100 Club Advance100 Club Walk-Up
Adult (22-59)£24£26£21£23£31£33
Senior (60+)£20£22£19£21£26£28
Young Adult (16-21)£18£20£15£17£22£24
Under 16£12£14£12£14£16£18
Under 6£0£0£0£0£7£9

*Fans are reminded to bring their season cards with them to access entry into the ground.


GETTING TO RODNEY PARADE

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arrive

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 3rd exit off the roundabout onto Malpas Road.
  • Take the 2nd exit off the next roundabout.
  • At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit across the River Usk.
  • At the traffic lights, bear right onto Chepstow Road.
  • Take the 1st right onto Cedar Road, then the 1st right onto Corporation Road.
  • Take the 1st left onto Grafton Road—Rodney Parade is on your left.

From the East:

  • Take Junction 25a from the M4.
  • Take the 1st exit off the roundabout onto Heidenheim Way.
  • Take the 1st exit off the flyover.
  • Take the 2nd exit off the roundabout.
  • At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit across the River Usk.
  • At the traffic lights, bear right onto Chepstow Road.
  • Take the 1st right onto Cedar Road, then the 1st right onto Corporation Road.
  • Take the 1st left onto Grafton Road—Rodney Parade is on your left.

By Bus
Rodney Parade is close to several bus stops. Plan your journey at www.newportbus.co.uk.


ARRIVING AT RODNEY PARADE

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Rodney

Supporters are encouraged to arrive early to ensure smooth entry before kick-off at 3pm. Stadium gates will open at 2pm.


PRIOR TO KICK-OFF

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marquee activities

Join County in the Community in the marquee before kick-off, where young Exiles can take part in a variety of activities, including:

  • Table football and other games.
  • Meet Spytty the Dog and first-team players.

Fans can also enjoy the early kick-off on TV and soak up the pre-match atmosphere with fan-favourite music playing before the action gets underway at Rodney Parade.

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spytty the dog

PARKING

There are several public car parks in Newport City Centre within walking distance of Rodney Parade:

Please note: There is no parking available inside Rodney Parade.


FOOD & DRINK

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food

Food kiosks and burger stands are located in the stadium concourse, serving a range of food and drinks. Please note that all purchases inside the stadium are card-only.


CLUB SHOP

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club shop

The VX3 Club Shop is located in Friars Walk Shopping Centre, just a 5-10 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.

The club shop will be open until 2:45pm.


PICK UP A MATCHDAY PROGRAMME

No matchday experience is complete without a programme!

Our official matchday programme, ‘The Exile’, can be purchased from sellers at:

  • The Club Shop
  • Outside the stadium
  • Inside the ground

Price: £2


MATCHDAY PLAYLIST

Monday marks St. Patrick’s Day, the celebration of the Emerald Isle, and to honour the occasion, this week’s Matchday Playlist features some of Ireland’s finest talent.

More information on today's playlist here: Matchday Playlist | Newport County vs. Harrogate Town


HOW TO FOLLOW

If you’re unable to attend the game at Rodney Parade, you can follow all the action on Exiles TV.

Audio commentary packages remain available to supporters in the UK and international regions.

Exiles TV packages are priced at:

  • £2.50 per individual streaming pass (Audio)
  • £10 per individual streaming pass (Video – available outside the UK)

Passes can be purchased HERE.

Alternatively, you can follow the action across our social media channels throughout the afternoon, including post-match interviews. If you wish to follow the match in Welsh, please visit our Welsh X page - @YrAlltudion.