The 2017-18 campaign was a season of giant-killing heroics and soaring hope for Newport County as The Exiles, under the impassioned management of Michael Flynn, finished 11th in League Two. The year was immortalized by an unforgettable FA Cup run that saw them stage a dramatic upset against Leeds United to reach the Fourth Round, setting up a dream tie against Premier League Tottenham Hotspur. In front of a record Rodney Parade crowd, cult hero Pádraig Amond scored a famous, history-making goal to hold Spurs to a 1-1 draw and earn a glorious replay at Wembley. Amond's 13 crucial league goals cemented his place as the top scorer in a memorable season that reminded the football world of the club's enduring fighting spirit.