Newport prepares for Roma in first game under Mullins tonight
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:57 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Newport County will face AS Roma tonight at 19:00 BST in manager Hayden Mullins' inaugural game at Rodney Parade. Mullins has emphasized the importance of focusing on their own performance despite Roma's recent 4-1 loss to Cardiff. Newport previously secured a victory against Yeovil in a friendly, but this presents a different test against the Italian side. Newport's upcoming competitive fixtures include a Carabao Cup match against AFC Wimbledon on August 8 and a League Two game against Rochdale on August 15.
- •Newport County hosts AS Roma tonight at 19:00 BST.
- •Hayden Mullins urges focus on team performance.
- •Newport previously defeated Yeovil in a friendly.
- •Roma lost 4-1 to Cardiff in their last match.
- •Newport's first official match is against AFC Wimbledon on August 8.
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — Newport thumped by Roma in final pre-season test
- 12:19 PMYahoo Sports — Newport urged to focus on themselves against Roma
"Newport County completed their pre-season preparations with a 4-1 friendly defeat against Italian giants AS Roma at a raucous Rodney Parade. Goals from Mario Hermoso, Thomas Castro, Kostantinos Koulierakis and Matias Soule ensured the Serie A side bounced back from their surprising 4-1 defeat to Newport's Welsh rivals Cardiff City last weekend. County, who were only 1-0 down at the break, scored a consolation goal five minutes from the end when summer signing Kyle Cameron headed home from Harrison Biggins' free-kick.
"Newport County boss Hayden Mullins has urged his players to concentrate on themselves when they complete preparations for the new season against Roma. The Exiles host the Italian giants, who lost 4-1 to Cardiff on Saturday, tonight (19:00 BST) in Mullins' first game in the dugout at Rodney Parade. County beat National League side Yeovil in the former Fulham under-21 boss' first friendly in the hot seat, but they face a different test this evening.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 7:57 PMNewport thumped by Roma in final pre-season test
Newport County completed their pre-season preparations with a 4-1 friendly defeat against Italian giants AS Roma at a raucous Rodney Parade. Goals from Mario Hermoso, Thomas Castro, Kostantinos Koulierakis and Matias Soule ensured the Serie A side bounced back from their surprising 4-1 defeat to Newport's Welsh rivals Cardiff City last weekend. County, who were only 1-0 down at the break, scored a consolation goal five minutes from the end when summer signing Kyle Cameron headed home from Harrison Biggins' free-kick.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:19 PMNewport urged to focus on themselves against Roma
Newport County boss Hayden Mullins has urged his players to concentrate on themselves when they complete preparations for the new season against Roma. The Exiles host the Italian giants, who lost 4-1 to Cardiff on Saturday, tonight (19:00 BST) in Mullins' first game in the dugout at Rodney Parade. County beat National League side Yeovil in the former Fulham under-21 boss' first friendly in the hot seat, but they face a different test this evening.
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