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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

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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

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