Work needed on Rodney Parade pitch
Thursday 15 June 2017 13:54, UK
Newport will only play away games in the first three weeks of the 2017/18 season as work is undertaken on the pitch at Rodney Parade.
The EFL have agreed a request from the Exiles to postpone any home games until August 26 in order for the League Two club to complete the installation of a new Desso playing surface.
Football League fixtures will be announced on June 21, with the EFL season begin on the weekend of August 4-6.
The EFL also confirmed that clubs can reverse fixtures to face Newport. If that option is declined then matches will be postponed until a later date.
Newport will also play away from home in the first round of the Carabao Cup. In the event of Newport being drawn at home, the EFL has agreed to reverse the fixture.
Three of Newport's fixtures were abandoned or postponed at Rodney Parade during the 2016/17 season due to issues with their pitch. The Exiles currently share with rugby sides Dragons and Newport RFC.
