Preview: Newport v Wrexham
Newport and Wrexham are in action today as they battle for a place in the Football League.
Newport and Wrexham are in action today as they battle for a place in the Football League.
Wrexham beat Grimsby 4-1 in a penalty shoot out at Wembley to win the FA Trophy yesterday
Fans have already snapped up nearly 10,000 tickets for the match, which will take place on March 24th.
An open-top bus parade through Newport is due to begin at 6pm this evening.
The bus will leave Rodney Parade and travel along Corporation Road, Clarence Place and up to the Civic Centre for a drinks reception.
One Newport County fan Darren Broadribb says the celebrations haven't stopped since Sunday's victory.
Newport County celebrate their promotion to the football league with an open-top bus parade through the city at 6pm today.
The club's shop manager Mick White told ITV News merchandise is flying off the shelves.
Newport County will celebrate their promotion to the football league with an open-top bus parade through the city later today.
The bus will leave Rodney Parade at 6pm and travel along Corporation Road, Clarence Place and up to the Civic Centre for a drinks reception.
The bus will leave the Civic Centre at 7pm and return to Rodney Parade where Newport's Mayor, Councillor John Guy, will present the club with a framed scroll congratulating them on their achievement.
It has been Welsh football’s most successful season for decades.
ITV Cymru Wales’ cameras have been following the fight for cups and promotion for a special programme to be broadcast tonight.
Wrexham lost out to Newport County in the Conference play-off final yesterday.But they fought hard all season – and had a fantastic trip to Wembley when they won the FA Trophy final in March.
Follow the story of the Dragons in ‘Welsh Football’s Golden Season’, 8pm, tonight, ITV Cymru Wales.
FT: Newport 2-0 Wrexham. All the reds fans rise as one and chant the team's name. We're all gutted but we'll come back stronger once again
From @Wrexham_FC on Twitter:the reds take to the Wembley steps again but this time pain is etched across their faces.
From @Wrexham_FC on Twitter:I don't really know what else to say. It's time to gather our thoughts and regroup. It's been an amazing season. Be proud of that. #COYR
From @Wrexham_FC on Twitter:Congratulations to @newportcounty for reaching the Football League! What a year for Welsh football! #newport #amberarmy
From @fmwales on Twitter:
Aaron O'Connor widens Newport's lead.