Newport County to host AS Roma in pre-season friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 6:47 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Newport County plans to face AS Roma in a pre-season friendly at Rodney Parade on August 4. This match is part of Roma's training camp in Wales, where they will also play additional friendlies. The Exiles aim to prepare for their 2026-27 League Two campaign, having narrowly avoided relegation last season. Meanwhile, Roma returns to the Champions League after an eight-year absence, finishing third in Serie A. The fixture list for the new EFL season will be released on June 25.
- •Match scheduled for August 4 at Rodney Parade.
- •Newport's final pre-season preparation ahead of League Two.
- •Roma's training camp in Wales runs from late July to August 8.
- •Roma will play three friendlies during their Wales visit.
- •EFL fixture list to be published on June 25.
- 6:47 AMYahoo Sports — Newport County plan to host Italian giants Roma
"Newport County are finalising plans to host Italian giants Roma in a glamorous pre-season friendly at Rodney Parade.
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