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- David Hughes departs with Newport bottom of League Two after just 3 wins in 16.
- Mark Sampson is the early frontrunner at 2/1 to take over.
- Steve Evans and Garry Monk also among the top contenders.
Mark Sampson Leads Betting to Take Over at Newport County
Newport County have parted ways with David Hughes after a disappointing start to the 2025/26 League Two season, leaving the Exiles at the foot of the table with only three wins from their opening 16 matches.
Hughes, who confirmed his exit following a 1-0 defeat at Shrewsbury Town, admitted: "The reality would be it is going to be someone else's challenge moving forward... My time has come to an end."
With the vacancy now open, bookmakers have installed Mark Sampson as the early favourite to step into the role.
Sampson, who previously managed England Women and had a caretaker stint at Stevenage, is priced at 2/1 with BetVictor.
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Next Permanent Newport Manager Odds
| Next Newport Manager | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Sampson | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Steve Evans | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Garry Monk | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Cameron Toshack | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Rhys Carr | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Betting markets remain volatile as clubs at the lower end of the Football League often consider a wide pool of candidates, including emerging coaches and experienced managers looking for a return to the dugout.
Newport 4/11 to be Relegated
Bookies are also giving relegation odds for League Two this year and Newport's poor start to the season now sees them odds-on to go down.
The latest betting odds give an implied probability of 73.3% that Newport are relegated this season.
| League Two Relegation 25/26 | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 4/11 | 73.3% |
| Cheltenham | 6/4 | 40.0% |
| Harrogate Town | 7/4 | 36.4% |
| Accrington | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| Crawley | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Where To Bet on the Next Newport County Manager
BetVictor are now giving full odds on who will take over at Newport County.
They have manager markets open for a whole host of open positions.
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