There’s always something special about Newport-Pontypool games and tomorrow’s game promises to be no exception. The SRC Cup does not have the high profile that previous cup competitions had but supporters of both teams will say this game is very important. It might also have a bearing on the SRC League game scheduled to be played between these teams in a fortnight when it could be the decider on which team gets the home advantage in the league play-offs.
The weather forecast is good and the Newport players will be looking forward to playing on the flat, firm pitch at Newport Stadium. It could be a very entertaining contest!
The matchday squad features several players coming back from injury.
Newport: Tom Workman, Henry Palmer, Garin Harris, Josh Skinner, Max Williams, George Young, Rhys Jenkins, Ben Roach Captain, Che Hope, Jac Lloyd, Elliot Frewen, Chay Foster-Smith, Jon Morris, Oli Andrew, Carwyn Penny.
Replacements: Tyler Olding, Nathan Evans, Ollie Drake, Kyle Tayler, Josh Reid, Dafydd Buckland, Iestyn Galton, Lloyd Lewis.
Referee: Rhys Jones,
AR1: Aaron Parry
AR2: Harvey Purnell
Kick-off: 7:30 PM
Venue: Newport Stadium, Newport Sports Village, NP19 4PT
PLEASE NOTE: We have made a standing area available on the ‘far side’ of the ground but it is limited to 200 supporters. If you wish to use this area then please collect an armband in the foyer. First come – first served.