Newport County to host Roma in pre-season friendly on August 4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 3:04 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Newport County will play a pre-season match against Serie A side Roma on August 4 at Rodney Parade. The friendly is part of Roma's training camp in Wales, which includes a match against Cardiff City on August 1. Newport County begins their competitive season with an EFL Cup match against AFC Wimbledon on August 8, followed by their League Two opener against Rochdale on August 15. Chris Todd, the caretaker manager, took over after Christian Fuchs's departure last month.
- •Match scheduled for August 4 at Rodney Parade.
- •Roma will also face Cardiff City on August 1.
- •Newport County's first competitive match is August 8 against AFC Wimbledon.
- •Chris Todd is the new caretaker manager for Newport County.
- 3:04 PMYahoo Sports — Newport County to host Roma in pre-season
"Newport County confirm a home pre-season friendly against Italian giants Roma.
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