The 2019–20 season was suspended on 13 March 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic with Newport 15th in League Two.

[36] The Exiles also travelled to Spain for a week training camp where they faced Egyptian side Al Ahly.

Source: [citation needed] On Thursday, 20 June 2019, the EFL League Two fixtures were announced.

[41] The second round draw was made live on 11 November from Chichester City's stadium, Oaklands Park.

[44] The second round draw was made on 13 August 2019 following the conclusion of all but one first-round matches.