BBC Sport - Newport v Accrington Sky Bet League Two Venue: Rodney Parade Date: Saturday, 3 August Kick-off: 15:00 BST Coverage: BBC Sport website, BBC Radio 5 live, BBC local radio, Final Score & highlights on The Football League Show Former England international James Beattie takes charge of Accrington Stanley for the first time. He is expected to give debuts to new signings Danny Webber, Rob Atkinson, Nicky Hunt and Shay McCartan. Newport will be without striker Aaron O'Connor, midfielder Mike Flynn and goalkeeper Lenny Pidgeley for their first game in the League for 25 years. New signing Ryan Jackson is available, but is unlikely to start ahead of club captain David Pipe. Newport manager Justin Edinburgh told BBC Radio Wales: The focus the players showed in getting promotion, they haven't lost that, they've come back pre-season and they've showed that and I've every belief they'll continue to do that going in to Saturday and the forthcoming season. It's a small fraction I've played in this club getting back to where it's wanted to be for 25 years, I know there'll be a lot of emotions and excitement running through people's bodies come Saturday. I'm just so, so proud that I played a small in getting the club back to where everyone who set out 25 years ago wanted them to be, and they can witness it and be a part of it. Accrington manager James Beattie told BBC North West Tonight: Beattie 'embracing new challenge' There's been a lot more hours involved than as a player, but it's been very enjoyable. It's a new challenge and something fresh for me. We've got a great set of lads. With a couple more additions to the squad, we'll be in a position where I believe we can compete at the right end of the table. The team spirit is pretty special as well. I've been lucky enough, as a player, to be involved in dressing rooms that had the same sort of spirit and I'm pleased we've created something like that.