Newport County aims to strengthen squad before League Two season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:12 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Newport County is preparing for the upcoming League Two campaign with a focus on improving their squad after a disappointing 20th-place finish last season. Following a 4-0 loss to Reading, interim manager Chris Todd indicated the club is actively seeking additional signings to address defensive weaknesses, having already made seven new additions this summer. With concerns about depth in midfield and a lack of creativity, Todd emphasized the need for more reinforcements, particularly in defensive positions. Newport's campaign begins with a fixture against AFC Wimbledon in the EFL Cup in two weeks.
- •Newport finished 20th in League Two last season.
- •The team lost 4-0 to Reading in a pre-season match.
- •Interim boss Chris Todd is seeking more squad additions.
- •Recent signings aim to address defensive issues.
- •The season starts away against AFC Wimbledon in two weeks.
- 6:12 AMYahoo Sports — What do Newport need ahead of League Two campaign?
"The slog of pre-season may be nearing its end, but there is still plenty of work to do at Newport County, BBC Sport Wales takes a look at the key question marks still facing the Exiles.
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