2023–24 Newport County A.F.C. season

The 2023–24 Newport County A.F.C. season is the club's 11th consecutive season in EFL League Two. Newport's 71st season in the English Football League and 103rd season of league football overall. They also competed in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy.

Newport County reached the second round of the 2023–24 EFL Cup, losing on penalties to Brentford of the Premier League after drawing 1–1 in normal time.

In October 2023 Newport County Supporters Trust members voted by a 98% majority in favour of selling a controlling interest 52% of shares in the club to former Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins, subject to EFL approval. The Supporters Trust retained 27% of shares and other previous investors retained 21%. The takeover was confirmed as completed by EFL and the supporters trust on 24 January 2024 with Newport in 14th place in League Two.

Newport County reached the fourth round of the 2023–24 FA Cup, losing 4–2 to Manchester United of the Premier League.

Newport finished the season in 18th place in League Two. On 20 June 2024, team manager Graham Coughlan departed the club by mutual consent.

Statistics

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Pre-season and friendlies
On 18 May, Newport County announced their first pre-season fixture, against Undy. A day later, a trip to face Bristol City was confirmed. On June 5, a third pre-season opposition was added, against Yeovil Town. The club later announced a fourth friendly, against Pontypridd United. On 20 June, County added a trip to face Sheffield.

Matches
On 22 June, the EFL League Two fixtures were released.

FA Cup
Newport were drawn at home to National League club Oldham Athletic in the first round, home to National League club Barnet in the second round, home to National League Eastleigh in the third round and home to Premier League Manchester United in the fourth round.

EFL Cup
Newport were drawn at home to EFL League One club Charlton Athletic in the first round and at home to Premier League club Brentford in the second round.

EFL Trophy
On 22 June 2023, the initial Group stage draw was made, grouping Newport County with Bristol Rovers, Cheltenham Town and West Ham United Under 21's.