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.[1]
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%.[2] The takeover was confirmed as completed by EFL and the supporters trust on 24 January 2024 with Newport in 14th place in League Two.[3]
^Day was recalled back early from his season-long at Woking to join Yeovil.
^On 31 December, Bright was recalled back early from his loan at Barry Town.
Pre-season and friendlies
On 18 May, Newport County announced their first pre-season fixture, against Undy.[39] A day later, a trip to face Bristol City was confirmed.[40] On June 5, a third pre-season opposition was added, against Yeovil Town.[41] The club later announced a fourth friendly, against Pontypridd United.[42] On 20 June, County added a trip to face Sheffield.[43]
Source: EFL Official Website Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[45] Notes:
^On 11 April 2024, Morecambe were deducted three points for failing to pay players and staff on time following previous EFL rules breaches in the 2023–24 season.[44]