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Newport County

Tier 4EFL League TwoNewport, Wales, EnglandOn the globe

Founded
1912
Ground
Rodney Parade7,850 seats · opened 1877
Full name
Newport County Association Football Club
Website
newport-county.co.uk

Who owns Newport County

Controlled since January 2024 by former Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins (50–75%; 52% at purchase), with the Newport County Supporters' Trust, which had owned the club since 2015, keeping 25–50%.

Investor in control, the club keeps a stakeOwner based at home: United Kingdom

As of 4 October 2026High confidenceSources: BBC Sport, Companies House

From the pitch to the top

The company that fields the team, then each holder above it.

Fields the first teamNewport Association Football Club LimitedPrivate limited company, Wales, Companies House 02395863
  • Stake not knowncontrols
    Huw JenkinsPerson, United KingdomSince 24 January 2024, figure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
    What the source says
    Ownership of shares – More than 50% but less than 75%
  • Stake not knownsignificant
    Newport County AFC Supporters Society LimitedSupporters' trust, WalesSince 24 January 2024, figure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
    What the source says
    Ownership of shares – More than 25% but not more than 50%

Changes of control

  1. 24 January 2024

    Huw Jenkins took control (52%) from Newport County AFC Supporters Society Limited.

    Price reported as £500,000 (An initial investment in the club in return for the stake, not a payment to the trust.).

    High confidenceSources: BBC Sport, Companies House

    What the source says
    Huw Jenkins has completed his takeover at Newport County to become the club's majority shareholder and chairman.
  2. August 2015

    Newport County AFC Supporters Society Limited took control.

    Major shareholder Les Scadding gifted his holding to the trust, subject to Football League approval; the completion date was not found.

    Medium confidenceSource: BBC Sport

    What the source says
    Newport County's Supporters Trust has taken interim control of the League Two club in a further step towards being owned by the fans.
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Also on Wikidata (Q18523).

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