Newport County
Spectator SportsWales, United Kingdom51-200 Employees
Newport County is a professional football club based on Rodney Road in Newport, Wales, United Kingdom, competing in EFL League Two within the spectator sports industry. The club traces its history to 1912, founded by football-loving steelworkers from Birmingham, with amber colours inspired by ties to Wolverhampton Wanderers, and early matches played at Lysaghts. In 1989 the club collapsed due to financial difficulties, but supporters led a revival three months later, restoring league football to Newport, and about a decade later the club reclaimed its historic name Newport County. The Exiles are noted for resilience and community engagement, and the organization maintains a youth development pathway through its academy. The club lists 51-200 employees and maintains a website at https://newport-county.co.uk; in 2026 it appointed a Foundation Phase Lead to strengthen the academy, reflecting ongoing youth development efforts.