Is there a better season ahead for Newport?

What happened

Newport County have made an encouraging start to life under Hayden Mullins, despite defeat by Bristol Rovers in League Two on Saturday. The Exiles suffered a 5-3 loss at the Memorial Stadium after winning their the league opener against Rochdale and being beaten on penalties by League One AFC Wimbledon. It has been a solid start by a side tipped to struggle after avoiding relegation on the last day of 2025-26.

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