Ahead of the Spireites’ return to League Two action, we are going to take a look at all 23 other teams that make up the division.
We are continuing with Newport County:
FACT FILE
Team Name: Newport County Association Football Club
Nickname: The Exiles
Year Founded: 1912
Stadium: Rodney Parade
Capacity: 7,850
2024/25 Finish: 22nd in Sky Bet League Two
MANAGER
David Hughes was appointed Newport County manager in May 2025 after the departure of Nelson Jardim. It is his first-team management job since 2004, when he left Cyrmu Premier League side Barry Town. Most recently, Hughes was a professional development coach at Manchester United.
Record with Newport County:
P 0 W 0 D 0 L 0 GF 0 GA 0
KEY PLAYER
Bobby Kamwa was a shining light for Newport County in his first campaign at Rodney Parade. He can play on the wing, in the number ten position and as a striker. The former Burton Albion man can provide attacking input through both goals and assists.
Last season in numbers:
Appearances – 43
Goals – 9
Assists – 5
Yellow Cards – 4
Red Cards – 0
Minutes Played – 3,762
PLAYED FOR BOTH
Whilst at Liverpool, Adam Lewis joined Newport County on loan in the summer of 2022. The full-back was a regular in the side until February when he suffered a season-ending injury. He would re-join the club on loan the following season, adding a further 30 appearances.
Lewis departed Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season before joining Morecambe. After a difficult season with the club, he left the Shrimps to join Chesterfield.
HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD
P 40 W 22 D 2 L 16
Last five meetings:
Chesterfield 2-1 Newport County – League Two – Saturday, March 8, 2025
Newport County 0-3 Chesterfield – League Two – Friday, October 18, 2024
Chesterfield 1-0 Newport County – League Two – Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Newport County 4-1 Chesterfield – League Two – Saturday, August 26, 2017
Chesterfield 1-1 Newport County – League Two – Saturday, April 5, 2014
Chesterfield have the better of Newport County when it comes to meetings between the two clubs. The Spireites have won the last three fixtures against the Welsh side – including a league double last term.
