NEWPORT County AFC avoided a fine but have been warned about the future conduct of supporters following incidents at two matches last season.

The Football Association launched an investigation into events during the home clash with Blackpool in March.

Towards the end of that match visiting manager Gary Bowyer claimed to have been hit on the lip by a sweet thrown from the crowd at Rodney Parade.

And a further FA investigation also looked into the use of smoke bombs during the final day clash with Notts County and the post-match pitch invasion to celebrate the club’s Great Escape from relegation.

Supporters were banned after both matches but the club has escaped any further action.

A statement from the Exiles said: “The club has been cooperating with The FA regarding supporter incidents which took place at both the Blackpool home match in March and the final match of the season against Notts County, both of which resulted in supporter bans being issued.

“After a three month process which has used a considerable amount of the clubs limited resources, The FA has decided to impose no further action or fines.

“The club has however been warned in relation to the future conduct of its supporters.

“The club would like to remind supporters encroachment onto the field of play and the possession of smoke devices within the stadium is strictly prohibited and will result in supporter bans being imposed.”

Meanwhile, County have revealed a number of key dates in the build-up to the start of the new League Two season on August 5.

The new kits will be officially launched on Friday but, due to delivery problems, they will not be available for fans to purchase until the week beginning July 24.

The Newport County Supporters Trust will be holding an open meeting on Thursday, July 27.

This is likely to be held in the Bisley Suite at Rodney Parade from 7pm and will cover a range of issues and provide an opportunity for supporters to ask questions.

Supporters are also invited to attend an open training session on Friday, July 28, from 11am to 1pm at Newport Stadium (Spytty Park).

Fans will have the opportunity to watch the squad train ahead of the new season and players will be happy to sign autographs and pose for photographs.

Entry is free via the exit gate located next to Bar Amber.

There will be a Meet the Manager event on at The Usk Vale pub in Malpas, Newport, on Thursday, August 3.

Tickets cost £10, which includes entry to the event and a two-course meal, and are available from the club offices at Rodney Parade from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

And the club has welcomed three new members of staff this week with Paul Evans appointed head of supporter services, Joshua Edwards taking over as kit man and Ben Catton joining as a media apprentice.