Away-day planner

Rodney Parade, Newport

Everything an away end needs at Rodney Parade — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the published 2026–27 fixture list, with general travel reminders for the date.

Full Newport guide

Selected date

Tue 1 Dec

19:45 · v Walsall

Kick-off subject to change (TV picks). Source: EFL League Two fixtures · checked 14 October 2026

Ground

Rodney Parade

Capacity 7,850

Away end

Away Stand (south) plus Bisley Stand away section (south end and side seating)

Usually around 1,031 — varies by fixture

Travel

Newport

10–15 min walk (crowds may add time)

Your matchday card

Newport v Walsall

Tuesday 1 December 2026 · 19:45 · Rodney Parade

Kick-off 19:45
  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    14:15

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    17:15

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    18:45

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    19:25

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

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Newport v Walsall: the build-up

Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.

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Away days at Rodney Parade

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Newport

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Best pubs in Newport

Popular pub guides and reviews from YouTube.

These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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Stylised illustration of Rodney Parade in Newport
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Getting there

  • Newport station — Good connections from Cardiff and Bristol; about 20 minutes' walk to the ground over the river.
  • Bus from station — Local buses run towards the ground for those who'd rather not walk.
  • Driving — M4 J24 or J25b, then follow signs; the ground shares parking with the rugby club that also uses it.
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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

  • The Potters Green pub — Popular option for away fans close to the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Newport city centre cafés — A good range near the station for those arriving early. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Ground concourse — Shared with Dragons rugby, so facilities are a step up from many League Two grounds. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

Newport Transporter Bridge

One of only a handful of working transporter bridges in the world, a short walk from the ground.

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Tredegar House

17th-century mansion and gardens on the edge of the city.

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Newport Museum and Art Gallery

Small local museum in the city centre.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • The Potters Green pub (again, quieter side)

    Away from the main bar area, a calmer corner popular with regulars.

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  • Riverfront Theatre café

    Quiet arts-centre café by the river, a short walk from the station.

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  • Caerleon Roman ruins

    Nearby Roman amphitheatre and baths, an interesting detour if you have time before kick-off.

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Transport alert

Evening kick-off

Check the last train or coach home before you buy — midweek late services can be limited.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

Rodney Parade is a rugby ground shared with the Dragons — check which entrance and stand applies for football fixtures.

Ground note · unverified

The walk to the ground crosses the River Usk, which can be exposed and windy in bad weather.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Newport

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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