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Joe Jones
Notts and Walsall’s fixture history dates back to the 1890s, but there haven’t been that many fixtures despite over a century of head-to-heads. The first game took place on the 20th January 1894 and resulted in a 2-0 win for the Magpies.
In total, there have been 63 fixtures between the two sides, and this time, Notts hold the upper edge with 26 wins. The Saddlers have won 21 times, and 16 draws have taken place, with the last game back in November 2014 being won by them 2-1 at Meadow Lane.
Walsall were formed as Walsall Town Swifts in 1888 when two local teams, Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. merged. The newly formed team’s first match was against Aston Villa, and resulted in a draw
Two players from this early era received England caps while at the club: Alf Jones and Albert Aldridge. They remain the only Walsall players to be so honoured.
 
In 1896, the Swifts changed their name to Walsall FC, the name that lives on today. The club's nickname, The Saddlers, reflects Walsall's status as a traditional centre for saddle manufacture.
Walsall had Arsenal and England legend Paul Merson on their books a decade ago, as player and player-manager.
Sky Sports' Soccer AM have given Walsall the nickname "Warsaw" due to the similarity when pronouncing Walsall and Warsaw. The presenters of Soccer AM often refer to Walsall as "our friends from Poland".
In the film Fever Pitch, the day Arsenal were beaten by Walsall in the League Cup Fourth Round in 1984 is mentioned by Mark Strong as Steve during a game of pool with Colin Firth as Paul.
Rob Halford from Judas Priest grew in in Walsall, while drum and bass musician and actor Goldie was born in the city.
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Tom Bradshaw is out as he is struggling with a hamstring problem.
Romaine Sawyers is back, though, after being on international duty with St Kitts and Nevis last week.
Rico Henry has returned to full training after a dislocated shoulder which had left him sidelined since February.
Roy Carroll and Paddy McCourt return to the Notts squad following international duty with Northern Ireland.
Paul Hart and Mick Halsall drew their first game in charge against Scunthorpe last weekend and may keep an unchanged side.
Ronan Murray, Curtis Thompson and Taylor McKenzie are all set to miss out with injury for relegation-threatened Notts.
Joe Jones
Notts stopped the rot today but will rue the missed opportunity of securing a priceless three points as they held Scunthorpe United to a 2-2 draw at Meadow Lane.
The visitors began in outstanding fashion as they won two successive corners in the first minute.
From the second of these, Paddy Madden’s header was tipped on to the bar by Kevin Pilkington, before Theo Robinson pounced to nod in the rebound.
Notts quickly came back as a fingertip save by Luke Daniels from a Garry Thompson strike stopped the hosts from pulling level.
Gary Jones then let fly from distance but Daniels just managed to hold on to the ball. A few minutes later, however, he smashed an effort into the net from 25 yards which left Daniels helpless.
The home side continued to fashion the better of the chances as Daniels rushed out quickly to deny former Iron loanee Jimmy Spencer as he raced clear.
Scunthorpe then came close to retaking the lead on the half hour mark as Isaiah Osbourne was fouled on the edge of the box and Gary McSheffrey's free kick was deflected narrowly wide.
The Iron started the second half strongly as a weighted pass from Liam O’Neil found Robinson who then released McSheffrey, but Kevin Pilkington was quick to smother his effort.
Notts replied quickly as they won a free kick 25 yards out and Sean Newton’s effort clipped the top of the bar before going over.
They then took the lead with 15 minutes to go as a ball into the box fell to the feet of Balint Bajner, who lashed home from 12 yards out.
Scunthorpe fought their way back into the match, though, and four minutes from time a McSheffrey free kick found Niall Canavan in the box, heading home via the post.
william1984

League One Preview

By william1984, in News,

In this weeks PoN's preview to the League One games played on the 28th - 29th of march, several key games have been identified – None more important than the MK Dons against Doncaster game, which several teams within League One will be looking out for.
With both teams chasing a play off place, both teams will be hoping to get the three points this weekend while a win for MK Dons and results favouring them elsewhere could see them close the gap on 2nd place.
 
* Important Game – ** Key Game
Saturday 28th March
Bradford v Oldham – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (1-0)
*Bristol City v Barnsley – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (2-1)
Chesterfield v Walsall – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (1-0)
Crawley v Gillingham – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (0-0)
Leyton Orient v Port Vale – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (1-1)
**MK Dons v Doncaster – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (2-1)
Notts County v Scunthorpe – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (1-0)
*Peterborough v Coventry – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (2-0)
Rochdale v Yeovil – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (1-1)
Sheffield United v Crewe – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (2-0)
 
Sunday 29th March
Fleetwood v Preston – Kick Off 2:15pm – Score Prediction (1-3)
 
My Stand-out Games
MK Dons v Doncaster
Bristol City v Barnsley
Peterborough v Coventry
 
MK Dons will be hoping to continue to try push for an automatic promotion spot with three points, while Doncaster will be hoping to close the gap back on the play off spots, after recent results have seen them drop down the table. Current results show MK Dons as slight favourites winning two of the last three matches while Doncaster have only won one of the last three matches.
Bristol City will be hoping to continue their good form as they try to stay ten points clear of Preston in the race for the league title. Barnsley on the other hand will be hoping to re enter the play off places after drawing their last two games against Leyton Orient and Preston saw them over taken by Peterborough.
Bristol City are overwhelming favourites not losing in their last seven matches, while Barnsley have stalled in their last two matches drawing both.
Peterborough will be hoping a win could keep them in the play-offs after Barnsley drew last week against Preston. Coventry will be hoping to get back to winning ways after Doncaster ended a two game winning run. Wins against Chesterfield and Fleetwood defeat again along with results elsewhere going against them could see them drop into the bottom four. Current results show Peterborough strong favourites losing once in their last five matches and Coventry only winning two in their last five.
 
Thoughts on Notts County vs. Scunthorpe United
This weeks match sees Notts County against Scunthorpe. Notts County struggling to pick points up and Scunthorpe also struggling Notts County fans will be hoping for a new manager syndrome to kick in and improve our results.
The current results between the two teams show Notts County as strong favourites winning four of the last seven meetings, Scunthorpe winning none and three draws.
Scunthorpe have never beat Notts County at Meadow lane.
The overall head to head record shows Notts County as favourites winning 14, Scunthorpe 4 and 4 draws.
Notts County have picked up 11 out of 15 points from the last five meetings in the league.
Notts County will be hoping to improve on recent results after the sacking of Shaun Derry while the change of manager normally sees a change in results, this is still a tough game to call though I've picked Notts County to just edge it.
Joe Jones
Notts County against Scunthorpe United is a relatively new fixture in English football - the first time these two faced off was on the 4th January 1969 in the old Division Four.
On that day, goals by George Kerr and Nigel Cassidy gave the Iron a 2-1 victory (Richie Barker netted the consolation for the Magpies).
Since then, the two sides have played 26 games, Notts winning 18, losing five and drawing three.
The last meeting was on October 25 last year, where Zeli Ismail's last-minute goal gave the Magpies a 1-0 win at Glanford Park.
Scunthorpe United was formed in 1899. In 1910 they merged with local rivals Lindsey United to become Scunthorpe & Lindsey United, and joined the Midland Football League in 1912.
In 1950 was accepted into the Football League, ahead of Workington and Wigan Athletic when the league structure was expanded, with the "Lindsey" part of the name being dropped shortly after.
Ever since the club entered the league their nickname has been ‘The Iron’, a metal which has long played a role in the team’s nomenclature. Before 1950s Scunthorpe United were known as the Knuts.
The origin is uncertain but it is generally accepted as being when they won one of the local charity cups. The vicar of Frodingham, the Rev Cryspant Rust, said “that indeed Scunthorpe and Lindsey United were a tough (k)nut to beat”.
For a small club, the Iron have an impressive roll call of former players and managers. The most notable is Kevin Keegan, one of England's greatest ever footballers, who played for Scunny between 1966 and 1971.
Other alumni, either in a playing or managing capacity, include Ray Clemence, cricketer Ian Botham, Ian Storey-Moore, Neil Warnock, Jermaine Beckford, Billy Sharp, Andy Keogh, and current Leicester City manager Nigel Adkins, who used to be the club's physiotherapist.
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Caretaker boss Paul Hart has Liam Noble available for his first game in charge - the midfielder has missed the last three games through suspension.
County's 4-1 defeat at MK Dons last time out signalled the end of Shaun Derry's reign as boss with the club only outside the relegation zone on goal difference.
New loan signings Graham Burke and Jordan Williams are set to be thrown straight into the starting line-up.
Meanwhile Scunthorpe's new loan signing Theo Robinson could make his debut for the club after arriving from Doncaster Rovers on Thursday.
The Iron will be without defender Miguel Llera, who sits out a one-game ban following his dismissal for two yellow cards in the midweek defeat at Sheffield United.
On-loan Everton midfielder John Lundstram made his debut in midweek as boss Mark Robins made five changes.
Forward Gary McSheffrey, midfielder Liam O'Neil and winger Hakeeb Adelakun will also be hoping to retain their places.
super_ram

League One Round-Up

By super_ram, in News,

Worrying times for all Notts County fans! After losing away to MK Dons, who are firmly placed 4th in the play off places. Notts County find themselves one place above the drop zone but only by goal difference. Only 5 points separate 14th placed Gillingham and next to the bottom placed Colchester. Notts County have a game in hand over the 2 teams immediately above them, Coventry and Crawley, which will prove crucial.
The battle for a play off place is no less interesting with 5th placed Sheffield United only 7 points clear of 12th placed Bradford.
 
League One Results
Barnsley 1–1 Preston
Bradford 2–2 Fleetwood
Coventry 1–3 Doncaster Rovers
Crawley 1–0 Leyton Orient
Crewe Alexandra 0–1 Oldham
Gillingham 2–2 Colchester
MK Dons 4–1 Notts County
Peterborough 1–0 Chesterfield
Rochdale 3–1 Scunthorpe
Sheffield United 4–0 Port Vale
 
There were 5 home wins, 2 away wins and 3 draws.
 
Upcoming fixtures
Tuesday 24th March 2015
Oldham v Rochdale
Sheffield United v Scunthorpe
 
League One Update
Bristol City didn't play but remain top with 83 points 38 games. Preston have 73 points from 37 games and stay 2nd.
Swindon remain 3rd with 70 points, also from 37 games.
MK Dons also maintain their position at 4th with 69 points from 38 games and Sheffield United keep 5th place with 58 points from 37 games.
Peterborough continue their recent revival and climb into the final play off place at 6th with 56 points from 38 games at the expense of Barnsley who drop to 7th on 55 points from 38 games.
Rochdale move up to 8th having played 36 games with 53 points the same tally as Doncaster at 9th who have played 38 games.
Fleetwood drop to 10th on 52 points from 38 games.
Chesterfield drop to 11th from 37 games with 51 points the same number as Bradford who fall to 12th but from 36 games.
Oldham rise to 13th with 49 points from 37 games.
Gillingham stay 14th while Port Vale fall to 15th both teams on 48 points from 38 games.
Walsall drop to 16th on 43 points from 37 games.
Scunthorpe remain 17th from 36 games, Coventry stay 18th from 38 games while Crawley climb to 19th from 38 games, all three teams on 43 points.
Notts County fall to 20th with 42 points and a goal difference of -13 from 37 games. Crewe drop to 21st also on 42 points and a goal difference of -33 from 38 games.
The bottom 3 places remain unchanged with 22nd placed Leyton Orient on 39 points from 37 games, 23rd placed Colchester with 38 points from 38 games and 24th placed Yeovil trailing on 33 points from 38 games.
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The gap between 6th placed Peterborough and 21st placed Crewe is now 14 points.
Notts County are also 14 points off a play off place and only outside the relegation places on goal difference.
Notts County fans will be hoping Sheffield United beat Scunthorpe on Tuesday to keep them just a point away.
Joe Jones
Notts find themselves ever closer to the League One drop zone after capitulating in the second half at the hands of the MK Dons in a 4-1 thrashing.
The first concrete chance of the game came in the tenth minute when Carl Baker swept an effort just wide of the post.
Ben Reeves had a shot blocked and Roy Carroll was forced into several smart saves by efforts from Lewis Baker and Daniel Powell.
Devante Cole was then sent clean through on 20 minutes but his shot went wide, before Ben Reeves forced another great save from Carroll.
The Dons were unable to break the deadlock in the first half, but just after the hours they eventually opened the scoring when Carl Baker collected Reeves's pass before smashing home.
Notts conceded again in the 75th minute as Lewis Baker scored with a cheeky lob, but the deficit was halved six minutes later when substitute Jimmy Spencer forced a save from David Martin that was spilled out to Elliott Whitehouse, who tapped home to make it 2-1.
The hosts regained their two-goal cushion with seven minutes remaining when Dean Bowditch reached the byline before lashing a cutback towards Grigg, who poked home to kill off the game.
Grigg then added a fourth in stoppage time to compound Notts's misery and leave them with a lot of work to do if they are to survive the drop.
Joe Jones
If we take into account that the Milton Keynes Dons began their history in 2004, then Notts County have faced the club just 13 times.
The first fixture took place in 2006, which was won by the Dons 3-2.
Its predecessor, Wimbledon, was around for over 110 years, but nonetheless, Notts have only played six games against them.A depressing statistic: out of 19 games between the Magpies and both Dons incarnations, we’ve only won once. The last game, on Boxing Day 2014, was a 1-0 defeat at Meadow Lane.
The Buckinghamshire-based outfit has been the subject of much controversy since its former incarnation, Wimbledon, moved from London to Milton Keynes, discarded its previous history and became the Milton Keynes Dons. Many feel aggrieved that such a move was allowed to take place.
A new club was then created called AFC Wimbledon that, in the space of less than a decade, rose through the leagues to reach League Two. Fate has drawn the two teams together on the pitch three times in two years, with MK winning twice and losing once.
The first fixture between the two sides took place in the second round of the 2012–13 FA Cup, where they were drawn to play each other at stadium:MK.
MK Dons won that match 2-1, with a winner scored in injury time by Jon Otsemobor and dubbed by the fans as "The Heel of God”.
In the second game when Kyle McFadzean scored the opening goal with his heel it was immediately dubbed "The Heel of God II".
The town of Milton Keynes, about 56 miles (90 km) north of London in Buckinghamshire, was established as a new town in 1967.
It is known for its statues of concrete cows and many, many roundabouts (300, or if you count painted bumps, over a thousand).
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MK Dons forward Dean Bowditch may be rested after struggling with a groin problem.
Midfielder Dele Alli is not ready for a return from an ankle injury, and Darren Potter serves the final game of a two-match ban.
Notts have Jamal Campbell-Ryce back from a leg injury and he is likely to replace Elliott Whitehouse.
Midfielder Liam Noble remains unavailable as he serves the final game of a three-match suspension.
Chris
Many of the fans’ wishes came true yesterday, with the announcement of Jim Rodwell’s departure from Notts. However, what does this mean for a club like ours? More importantly, what does it mean for the future of the football club?
The announcement comes at a weird time since the club needs to have as much stability as possible. In addition, rumours have emerged of Damian Irvine’s contract not being extended.
On the pitch, Notts are looking desperate and at half time against Rochdale the views of the fans were quite clear.
 
We all want to see Notts doing well, although I am concerned about the reshaping which is happening and it leaves me to question how we move forward. The answer is not so easy to answer but I’m hoping for a brighter future for the Magpies.
It appears that more and more fans want Derry out, I do not argue with opinions and I have come to be at the stage where I feel that the ending to this season will be grimmer than the whole of last season.
We had real hopes this season and for one reason or another, it just has not progressed.
Speaking to my driving instructor, another passionate Notts fan who runs the ‘Notts Driving School’, we have discussed the moments on and off the field and I feel that we really did miss something back when Shaun Derry decided to have a word with the players. I mean, why not now?
Why are we not seeing more togetherness? The approach, which had been put in place after he arrived, helped secure the great escape. It is leaving questions – can it be done again?
I do think we will be fine, I mean my driving instructor Jim said we can be lucky that the teams beneath us are so poor and I feel that this is a valid point.
The problem I see is that leading a game and appearing to dominate before going on to concede, collapse and lose against supposedly weaker teams, it worries me.
So how does Notts move forward? I do not believe for a second a new arisen will make much difference, it is not like a phoenix waiting to be released from the fire or a birth of a new beginning is on the cards.
I am sorry to say it, I feel we will have to battle and work much harder to see the changes we hope for.
The budget next season may help, however it all depends what happens from now until the end of the season. I certainly hope that Derry can turn the tide and withstand the pressure, I hope the squad of players he called ‘his type of players’ start to repay him for his chance to lead what I feel is a very passionate club.
And for next season, we must learn from the past few seasons and start to install real hope, real togetherness, and harbour the passion which I see each week from the fans.
I am still excited about the next season, yet I am daunting the weekend and I do not know what know what to expect from MK Dons. I know I fear that we could lose quite heavily, though I hope somewhere along the way we start to patch things.
william1984

League One Preview

By william1984, in News,

In this weeks PoN's preview to the League One games played on the 21st of March, several key games have been identified – None more important than the Crawley against Leyton Orient game, which several teams within League One will be looking out for.
With both teams only in the drop zone by 3 points, a win for either team could see them move out of the drop zone and a defeat for either side just makes their relegation problems worse.
 
* Important Game – ** Key Game
Saturday 21st March
Barnsley v Preston – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (1-2)
*Bradford v Fleetwood – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (1-1)
Coventry v Doncaster – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (0-2)
**Crawley v Leyton Orient – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (0-1)
Crewe v Oldham – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (1-0)
Gillingham v Colchester – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (0-0)
MK Dons v Notts County – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (3-1)
*Peterborough v Chesterfield – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (2-1)
Rochdale v Scunthorpe – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (1-0)
Sheffield United v Port Vale – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (2-1)
 
My Stand-out Games
Crawley v Leyton Orient
Bradford v Fleetwood
Peterborough v Chesterfield
 
Crawley will hope to continue their current run of form against Leyton orient, which could see them move out of the bottom four, while Leyton Orient will be hoping a win against Crawley could move them out of the bottom four aswell. The favourites are Crawley winning their last two matches against Colchester and Port Vale.
Bradford will be hoping a win against Fleetwood could move them to within one point of the play off places, while Fleetwood will be hoping a win could move them into the play offs. The goal difference between them and Barnsley makes it unlikely. Current form shows Fleetwood just being the favourites, though Bradford haven't lost in the last three matches. Fleetwood lost to Coventry in mid week.
Peterborough will be hoping a win could move them into the play offs, after missing their chance in mid week when they lost to Preston, which let clubs around them catch up like their opponents chesterfield. A win could also see them move into the play offs if Barnsley lose against Preston. Current form shows no difference between the two sides.
 
Thoughts on MK Dons vs. Notts County
This weeks match see’s Notts County against MK Dons. Notts County are struggling to pick points up and MK Dons struggling over the last five matches, it could give Notts County fans hope.
The current results between the two teams show MK Dons as strong favourites winning five of the last seven meetings, Notts County winning none and two draws.
Notts County have never beat MK Dons at the Mk Stadium.
The overall head to head record shows MK Dons as favourites winning 13, Notts County 1 and 5 draws.
Notts County have picked up 1 out of 15 points from the last five meetings in the league.
Most people will be expecting MK Dons to win this match easily as Notts County continue to struggle with their form, though a recent drop in MK Dons form gives the smallest glimmer of hope for the Notts County fans, saying that I see us losing heavily.
Joe Jones
Another matchday, another defeat. The dark clouds truly are hovering above Meadow Lane. Rochdale were this week's beneficiaries, helping themselves to three points at Notts County's ground on Tuesday night as the Magpies lost 2-1.
The hosts threatened first through Paddy McCourt, who weaved his way into the area before attempting a lob that failed to trouble Jamie Jones but showed intent.
Dale countered through Ian Henderson, who got to a Tom Kennedy cross at the back post but saw his volley go over.
The 30-year-old came close again not long after as he fired wide with the outside of his right foot, but Notts were then able to push on as McCourt strode forward and sent a low shot towards goal that the Dale keeper kept out.
Shaun Derry’s charges were smelling blood and went on to take the lead on the half-hour mark, as Elliott Whitehouse’s cross ricocheted off the back post and out, where Garry Thompson was able to nod into the net.
Sadly the visitors were level after just five minutes, Mike Edwards’s misjudged back header was seized upon by Henderson, who piled forward and slotted home.
Notts set about trying to restore their lead and came within a whisker of doing so when Leroy Lita cut the ball back to Thompson, but he failed to connect from close range.
The score was 1-1 come the break, and after the restart the Magpies threatened as Thompson drew a brilliant save from Jones.
Just as Notts were beginning to build momentum, however, Dale went on to take the lead when Henderson's long-range shot cannoned off the foot of the post.
The ball came back out to Peter Vincenti who, with an open goal, had the simple task of slotting home, and he did just that.
Notts appeared to crumble after conceding their second of the game and, despite a decent Blair Adams effort that Jones was able to keep out, Dale were able to hold on for all three points and consign the hosts to yet another defeat.
weymouthPIE
Weymouth based Magpie Alan Hargreaves and his wife Debra is planning an extraordinary journey for charity this summer.The couple are very keen cyclists as it is, but this journey is on a slightly different level to Weymuff’s usual 14 mile commute to work on his bike every day.
Their plan is to cycle the length of Britain from Land’s End in deepest Cornwall to John O-Groats, right at the top of Scotland. A trek of over 990 miles!
Two weeks have been scheduled for the journey starting on 28th June 2015, with the plan being to average 75 miles per day.
They are doing this trip to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer UK, in memory of Wilf Hargreaves, who sadly passed away in August of last year.
Pancreatic Cancer has the lowest survival rate of any cancer, and the charity tries to make a difference by providing information and support to those who are affected by the disease, and funding vital research which goes into helping find a cure for this horrible disease.
Alan and his wife are hoping to raise at least £500 from their venture, and so far they have raised £235 since opening their fundraising page.
It’d be fantastic if the Notts County family could help them towards their target, and any donations - no matter how big or small, will be gratefully accepted, and would be a massive help.
The link to Alan & Debra’s fundraising page can be found below, and it includes regular updates on their preparations and training, as well as further information about their chosen charity, and of course information on how to donate.
https://www.justgiving.com/Alan-Hargreaves3/
Please take the time to visit their page and make a donation if you can to support a fellow fan.
Good luck Weymuff. Be sure to give it a big “You Pies” when you cross the finish line.
Joe Jones
Notts and Rochdale have only met a total of 39 times over the years, with the first meeting coming on the 10th December 1949. During this FA Cup clash at Spotland, the Magpies triumphed 2-1. The last meeting between the two was in December 2014, a 2-2 draw at Spotland.
Rochdale AFC was formed in 1907, and in their entire history, they have only ever switched divisions six times.
They have had three promotions and three relegations, with promotion coming in 1969, 2010 and 2014, while relegation came in 1959, 1974 and 2012.
The club reached the League Cup final in 1962 – the first time a club from the bottom league division has reached the final of a major competition – where they lost to Norwich City.
Rochdale played 36 consecutive seasons in the Football League's bottom division from 1974 to 2010, the longest time any team has been in the bottom division of the League, with some even derisively renaming it "the Rochdale Division".
The club have the lowest average position of all the clubs which have existed continuously in the Football League since its expansion to four divisions in 1921–22 (76th), and since its expansion to 92 clubs in 1950–51 (79th).
Additionally, they share with Hartlepool United the distinction of having played the most seasons in the Football League without ever reaching the top two tiers (82 seasons through 2009–10).
Rochdale play their home matches at Spotland, which has a capacity of 10,249. The stadium was built exclusively for the Dale in 1920, but since 1988 the ground has been jointly owned by the football club, Rochdale Council and Rochdale Hornets.
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Notts will check on Jamal Campbell-Ryce after he missed the home draw with Bradford on Saturday because of a leg injury.
Midfielder Liam Noble remains unavailable as he serves the second game of a three-match suspension.
Rochdale midfielder Stephen Dawson and defender Olly Lancashire are pushing for recalls to the starting line-up.
Meanwhile, defender Joe Rafferty remains doubtful due to a hamstring problem and Calvin Andrew is recovering from minor knee surgery.
super_ram

League One Round-Up

By super_ram, in News,

The competition for play off places is getting very interesting with only 8 points separating 5th placed Sheffield United and 15th placed Oldham. The situation at the bottom end is no less interesting with Coventry, Leyton Orient and Crawley all winning, Crewe, Colchester, Yeovil all losing and Notts, Scunthorpe and Walsall all drawing.

Walsall lie 16th but are only 8 points adrift of a play off place and yet are also only 7 points above safety, which shows how tight this league is but games are running out.
League One Results
Bristol City 0–0 Gillingham
Chesterfield 2–3 Coventry
Colchester 2–3 Crawley
Doncaster Rovers 0–2 Peterborough
Fleetwood 1–0 Rochdale
Leyton Orient 3–0 Yeovil
Notts County 1–1 Bradford
Oldham 1–3 Barnsley
Port Vale 0–1 Swindon
Preston 5–1 Crewe Alexandra
Scunthorpe 1–1 Sheffield United
Walsall 1–1 MK Dons
 
There were 3 home wins, 5 away wins and 4 draws.
 
Upcoming fixtures
Tuesday 17th March 2015
Bristol City v Crewe Alexandra
Chesterfield v Gillingham
Colchester v Yeovil
Doncaster Rovers v Swindon
Fleetwood v Coventry
Leyton Orient v Barnsley
Notts County v Rochdale
Oldham v MK Dons
Port Vale v Crawley
Preston v Peterborough
Walsall v Sheffield United
 
League One Update
Bristol City, although only drawing at home to mid table Gillingham, maintain their runaway position at the top of League One with 8 points from 37 games. Preston are in second place after thrashing Crewe 5-1 and have 69 points but have only played 35 games.
Swindon stay 3rd with 67 points from 36 games after winning away at Port Vale. MK Dons are 4th with 63 points from 36 games. Sheffield United are 5th on 54 points from 45 games.
Barnsley move into the final play off place after a good away win at Oldham with 53 points from 36 games, the same as 7th placed Peterborough who continued their revival with an away win at Doncaster.
Fleetwood move up to 8th place after beating Rochdale and have 51 points from 36 games. Bradford remain 9th with 50 points from 35 games. Doncaster drop to 10th also on 50 points but from 36 games.
Chesterfield fall to 11th from 35 games with Port Vale dropping to 12th from 36 games, both teams on 48 points.
Rochdale remain 13th from 34 games with Gillingham staying 14th from 36 games, both on 47 points.
Oldham stay 15th with 46 points from 35 games.
Walsall hold 16th place with 45 points from 36 games and Scunthorpe stay 17th with 43 points from 35 games.
Notts County have moved up to 18th from 35 games on 42 points, the same as 19th placed Crewe who have played 36 games. Coventry having played 36 games, are on 40 points.
The relegation places are taken up by 21st placed Leyton Orient who have 38 points from 35 games. Crawley climb to 22nd place with 37 points from 36 games.
Colchester drop to 23rd with 34 points from 36 games and Yeovil remain bottom on 33 points from 37 games.
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The gap between 6th placed Barnsley and 21st placed Leyton Orient is now 15 points.
Notts County are 11 points below a play off place but alarmingly only 4 points above the relegation zone.
Notts County will be desperate for a home win on Tuesday and hoping other results also go their way so they can keep a safe distance from the drop zone.
 
 
Last Match Report - Q/A with Premiership Scout - Derry's Future At Notts  
Joe Jones
Today it honestly looked like it was going to be another stumble towards the trapdoor, yet another phase of the freefall.
Luckily, Notts County managed to nab a point against Bradford City this afternoon at Meadow Lane, thanks to Mike Edwards's thumping header in the second half.
County had gone the closest up to then in a tight first half when Garry Thompson’s goal-bound header against his old club was blocked in front of the net by Gary MacKenzie before being cleared.
Curtis Thompson then tried his luck from 25 yards as his shot whistled past the post, but as the half went in to added time, Francois Zoko powered past Hayden Mullins and, from the byline, teed up Jon Stead to break the deadlock.
 
City had great chances to extend their advantage after the break, particularly when James Hanson and Zoko were both denied on the line.
Notts kept plugging, however, and they then pulled it back 15 minutes from time as Edwards thumped a header home following a corner from Gary Jones.
 
The Bantams went straight back on the attack, Hanson sending a looping header just wide, while Notts came close through Balint Bajner and Curtis Thompson.
The result edges Notts a notch up the League One table, with Shaun Derry's charges now sitting 18th, but still four points above the drop zone.
Joe Jones
Notts have faced Bradford 66 times in their history - the first clash came in 1908, when the First Division fixture at Meadow Lane finished 1-1. Over the years, the Magpies have the edge, with 28 wins over the Bantams, 23 defeats, and 15 draws. The last game between the two was on December 28 year, a 1-0 win for Bradford at Valley Parade.
Bradford City was founded in 1903. It was immediately elected into Division Two of the Football League despite not having played a previous game.
Promotion to the top tier followed in 1908 and the club won the FA Cup in 1911, its only major honour.
 
After relegation in 1922 from Division One, the club spent 77 years outside the top flight until promotion to the Premier League in 1999.
City stayed up - with a then record low of 36 points - in the first season in the Premier League, but were relegated the following season.
 
In the 2012–13 season, Bradford sent shockwaves through the world of football by becoming the first ever team from the bottom tier of English football to reach a major domestic Wembley cup final, the League Cup, but sadly the fairytale couldn't be completed as they lost 5–0 to Swansea City.
The Bantams have never had a manager from outside Great Britain and Ireland.
 
A number of recent ex-Notts players now ply their trade for the club, including Alan Sheehan, Gary Liddle and Francois Zoko.
Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, Bradford rose to prominence during the 19th century as an international centre of textile manufacture, particularly wool. It was a boomtown of the Industrial Revolution, and amongst the earliest industrialised settlements, rapidly becoming the "wool capital of the world".
Sadly, the textile sector in Bradford fell into decline from the mid-20th century. Since this time, however, Bradford has emerged as a tourist destination, becoming the first UNESCO City of Film with attractions such as the National Media Museum, Bradford City Park, the Alhambra theatre and Cartwright Hall.
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Liam Noble starts a three-match ban following his dismissal in the 3-0 loss to Swindon.
Garry Thompson, Alan Smith, Nicky Wroe and Will Hayhurst are all in contention to fill the gap in Shaun Derry's starting line-up.
Bradford City could give a debut to Jak Alnwick after the goalkeeper joined from Newcastle on Friday.
Midfielder Mark Yeates came off the bench to score in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Coventry and could start.

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