NEWPORT, Wales (Interstat) — A Women’s FA Cup tie on Saturday pits Newport County AFC against Gillingham in a first-round matchup at Rodney Parade.

Both clubs enter the competition with identical 0-0 records in this season’s FA Cup and across all competitions, as the 2025-26 campaign is still in its early stages. The match marks the official start of their cup campaigns.

The visiting Gills will look to carry momentum from their most recent competitive result, a 5-1 defeat of Oxford United on April 30, 2023. Historical data for Newport County AFC was not immediately available.

According to the Interstat game simulator, Gillingham is projected to secure a narrow 1-0 victory.

The fixture is scheduled for a 3 p.m. local time kickoff on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. The winner will advance to the next round of England’s premier women’s knockout tournament.