1912–13 Newport County A.F.C. season
The 1912–13 season was the first competitive season in the history of Newport County A.F.C.. Founded in 1912, the club was elected directly into the Southern League Second Division and competed in league and cup football for the first time.
Newport County finished tenth in the Southern League Second Division and were eliminated in the early rounds of the Welsh Cup.
Background
Newport County A.F.C. was formed in 1912 and entered competitive football in the Southern League Second Division for the 1912–13 season. The Southern League was one of the principal competitions in British football during the pre–First World War era.
The club played its home matches at Somerton Park, Newport. Scottish footballer Davy McDougall served as the club's first player-manager during the season.
Southern League Second Division
Newport County competed in their inaugural league campaign against twelve other clubs. Over the course of the season, the club recorded seven wins, five draws, and twelve defeats, finishing tenth out of thirteen teams.
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff City | 24 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 54 | 15 | 41 |
| 2 | Southend United | 24 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 43 | 23 | 34 |
| 3 | Swansea Town | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 29 | 23 | 31 |
| 4 | Croydon Common | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 51 | 29 | 30 |
| 5 | Luton Town | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 52 | 39 | 30 |
| 6 | Llanelly | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 33 | 39 | 24 |
| 7 | Pontypridd | 24 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 30 | 28 | 23 |
| 8 | Mid-Rhondda | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 33 | 31 | 22 |
| 9 | Aberdare | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 38 | 40 | 22 |
| 10 | Newport County | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 29 | 36 | 19 |
| 11 | Mardy | 24 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 |
| 12 | Treharris | 24 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 18 | 60 | 12 |
| 13 | Ton Pentre | 24 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 22 | 69 | 9 |
Welsh Cup
Newport County entered the Welsh Cup for the first time during the 1912–13 season. The club won its opening tie against Mardy before being eliminated by Aberdare following a replay in the next round.
Season statistics
- League position: 10th (Southern League Second Division)
- League record: 24 matches; 7 wins, 5 draws, 12 defeats
- Goals scored: 29
- Goals conceded: 36
- Points: 19 (two points awarded for a win)
References
- ^ "Newport County – Historical League Placings". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 29 January 2026.