Swindon Town to host Newport County in EFL Trophy clash

Swindon Town is set to host Newport County at the County Ground on September 22, 2026, for a Group E match in the EFL Trophy.

Swindon Town enters the contest following a three-game losing streak in League Two, including recent defeats to York City and Salford City. The team, managed by Ian Holloway, is looking to avoid a group stage exit and can draw confidence from having won their last four meetings against Newport County.

Newport County, led by Hayden Mullins, has struggled to find form, going six games without a victory since their opening-day win against Rochdale. After a series of losses, the Exiles recently secured consecutive draws against Fleetwood Town and Accrington Stanley. Newport is currently positioned 19th in League Two and aims to avoid a fifth consecutive group-stage exit in the EFL Trophy.