Newport County faces injury challenges ahead of Cheltenham Town match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 5:34 PM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Newport County faces injury challenges ahead of Cheltenham Town match
Summary

Newport County's injury woes continue as Tanatswa Nyakuhwa and Matty Jacob join the casualty list. Manager Hayden Mullins noted the impact of Jacob's absence after a hamstring strain in their recent 1-1 draw against York City. Although Newport has depth, Mullins is aware of the challenges ahead. Striker Christian Doidge and midfielder Aaron Lewis are recovering but remain weeks away from returning. Newport will look to address these issues when they face Cheltenham Town on October 24, aiming for their first league away win amidst their current stretch of four consecutive draws.

Source Links
Status Watch
  • •Tanatswa Nyakuhwa and Matty Jacob are the latest injuries for Newport.
  • •Jacob suffered a hamstring strain during the match against York City.
  • •Christian Doidge and Aaron Lewis are still weeks away from contention.
  • •Newport hopes to secure their first league away win against Cheltenham Town on October 24.
  • •Current squad depth will be tested in upcoming fixtures.
Latest Updates
  • 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Mullins hit by fresh injury concerns at Newport
What they're saying
"

Injuries are beginning to take a toll on League Two side Newport County, with Tanatswa Nyakuhwa and Matty Jacob the latest names added to a growing casualty list.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days