Matchday Preview – Newport v Pontypridd

Next up for Pontypridd RFC is a midweek clash away at Newport RFC – the Indigo Group Premiership match at Newport Stadium on Wednesday 1st November kicks off at 7:15pm.

It’s a return to action for Ponty following the team’s ‘free’ week this weekend. Last season Newport did the ‘treble’ over Pontypridd, the first win coming on Friday 18th November 2022 by a 33-16 score-line at Newport Stadium. Then in March earlier this year Newport notched up two wins in five days against us – the first on Saturday 25th by 26 points to 10 at the Brewery Field in the semi-final of the Welsh Cup before triumphing on Thursday 30th at Sardis Road by a 34-7 score-line in the Premiership.

The last time Ponty came away from the ‘Port with a win was Sunday 17th November 2019, nearly four years ago. On that occasion tries from Alex Webber, Jamie Hill, Sean Moore and Morgan Richards saw the Valley Commandos win a thrilling match packed full of late drama by 37 points to 35.

Pontypridd will be looking to get back on the winning trail Wednesday evening following a 40-31 reverse at Pontypool in their last outing, conversely, Newport beat Merthyr at Newport Stadium yesterday by 29 points to 21.

TICKET AND GROUND INFORMATION –

Supporters can purchase their tickets prior to the match online via the following link – Newport v Pontypridd tickets 1/11/2023 – They are priced at £14 adults, £10 concession and U16’s gaining free entry. Just to note, you’ll still be able to buy tickets on the gate Wednesday evening if you wish.

There will be food and refreshments (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) available in the ground throughout the evening.

GROUND LOCATION –

Newport Stadium is situated to the south of the city. For those travelling by car with sat nav the nearest post code is NP19 4PT and parking is available at the ground.

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Wednesday to get behind the boys! Ole!