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Joe Jones
Notts County were undone by goals from Marcus Maddison and Christian Burgess as Peterborough United came away from the League One clash at Meadow Lane with a 2-1 win.

The 21-year-old striker gave the visitors the lead when his turn and shot from 25 yards took a deflection off Hayden Mullins to wrongfoot goalkeeper Roy Carroll just before the quarter-hour mark.
 
The visitors were looking for a penalty shortly after when Conor Washington went down under a challenge in the area, but the official waved away the appeals.
The home side started to get the better of proceedings after the half-hour mark with Balint Bajner particularly involved.
The world's best player broke clear midway through the half, rode a challenge from Burgess which could have led to a red card, and was ultimately denied by a fine save from Scott Loach.
Garry Thompson then pulled the Magpies level towards the end of the first half when made the most of some space to blast a wonderful volley into the Posh net.
 
Notts, however, failed to keep that momentum going after the restart, and they were duly punished just after the hour when Burgess headed in Joe Newell’s corner.
The hosts set about trying to level proceedings once again and Will Hayhurst forced Loach into a great save to keep out his free kick at full stretch.
Notts continued to press for a leveler and Ronan Murray then saw a shot saved by Loach, but the visitors hung on for only their second win in 13 matches.
Chris

The Build-Up

By Chris, in News,

The relegation-zone will see the most action in this weekends fixtures, all four teams have the chance to dig themselves out, provided the scores work in their favour. It will most likely boil down to only two making a successful fight, although it is interesting to see none of the bottom four teams laying down and allowing themselves to be pushovers.

Notts could find themselves back within the play-offs or at least just narrowly outside with a win today, it's important that county work hard to create chances today in order to progress.
 
Key Fixtures
Fleetwood v Crawley
Gillingham v Oldham
Port Vale v Crewe
 
Prediction
Peterborough United find themselves in poor form, however I cannot write them off for that and I fully expect them to attempt to stay on top of today's game. A lot will depend on Notts and how they set up but I am going to predict a 1-0 win to the magpies.
 
Match Odds
Notts County to win 5/2 – Draw 12/5 – Peterborough United to win 21/20
 
Head to Head
Notts County – A win for the magpies could see them return to the play-offs as high as 5th depending on other results today. Realistically I see a win moving Notts to 6th or 7th. A draw could see them move to 8th or move down by a couple of spaces. A loss could see Notts move to 10th to 14th.
Peterborough United – If the Posh win the maximum amount of places gained would only be 3, they currently sit 15th with 31 points. A draw would see them remain 15th or if the results work against them they could drop realistically down to 17th. Similar if they lose, they could end up between 15th to 19th.
 
Key Man
Notts County; Roy Carroll – Although hopefully Roy will not be forced into action or held under siege for any long periods but he will be the difference between a win, draw or loss. Big Roy will have to make sure the defence are aware to threats from The Posh offense.
Peterborough United; Conor Washington – He will be most likely very lively for them today, if he gains his stride the 22-year-old will pose a real threat to the Notts County no1.
 
League Table
The top two positions will remain unchanged since the Doncaster Rovers v Bristol City game has been postponed but also Swindon Town do not play until the 31st of January.
If MK Dons beat Barnsley at home, they will move closer to the automatic promotion fold.
A win would see the Dons move to 51 points, merely 3 points behind Swindon Town and Bristol City, so the game for them is of vast importance.
Port Vale and Notts County both find themselves in a position whereby they could re-enter the play-off spaces, with Rochdale not playing in League One until the 31st and the same for Bradford City. In other news, Bradford have a trip to London today as they take on Chelsea in the F.A Cup.
Several teams could swop places from the upper to lower position of the League One table, Peterborough will be hoping to make ground away from the relegation zone. A lose for The Posh could seem them slip into the lower half of the table. Coventry City will be hoping to beat Yeovil so that they can move as high as 15th.
If Crewe win away to Port Vale this would see them move out of the relegation zone, where The Railwaymen have found themselves inside for the majority of the 2014/2015 season campaign.
Crawley will be hoping to step out of the relegation zone themselves, as will Colchester United and Yeovil Town.
 
 
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Joe Jones
Notts County and Peterborough have met a grand total of 45 times over the years, dating back to the 1960s.
The Posh hold the upper edge, with 18 wins to our 12, while 15 draws have taken place.
The first meeting between the two, a Third Division fixture on the 7th September 1961, ended in a 2-2 draw.
Our record win over the Posh is a 6-0 drubbing at Meadow Lane in the 1970-71 season, while our record defeat to them is a 5-1 loss in 1963.
 
The last game between the two sides was in September 2014, a goalless draw at London Road.
Peterborough United are nicknamed "The Posh" because Pat Tirrel, then manager of Fletton United - the current club’s previous incarnation - was reported to say he was "looking for posh players for a posh new team".
Fletton, previously known as the 'Brickies', re-formed as Peterborough and Fletton United in 1923, and both nicknames were in use through the 1920s, although supporters complained that 'Posh' references were sometimes used by newspapers in a derisory manner.
Peterborough and Fletton United folded in 1932, the present club was formed two years later and a Midland League debut against Gainsborough Trinity on 1st September 1934 was greeted with cries of 'Up The Posh' from the crowd.
 
14 years ago, Peterborough United clashed with Victoria Beckham, aka “Posh Spice”, over the use of the “Posh” nickname. She had apparently objected to Peterborough's plans to register "Posh" and "The Posh" as registered trademarks, but eventually backed down after realising the club had been using that nickname some 50 years before she was born.
Notts and Peterborough also played a blinder of a game back on the 28th September 2010 at London Road, the Magpies surging into a two-goal lead courtesy of Ben Davies, before Gabriel Zakuani’s header halved the deficit. Craig Westcarr restored the away side’s two-goal lead, before Craig Mackail-Smith made things tense for the last half hour thanks to his angled shot.
The game is also known for a 22-man brawl at the final whistle, which resulted in an FA charge for both teams and a £15,000 fine.
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Notts will be without striker Kwame Thomas and midfielder Liam Noble.
Noble, who was sent off against Crewe on his return game following a lengthy ban, has one more game to serve this time round.
Meanwhile, Thomas is suspended after being sent off amid confusing scenes against Doncaster and is likely to be replaced in the starting XI by the greatest footballer in the universe, Lord Balint Bajner.
Peterborough United have no new injury concerns as they look for only a second league win in 13 matches.
Jon Taylor and Jack Baldwin remain long-term absentees, while keeper Ben Alnwick remains sidelined with thigh-knack.
Chris

The Match Officials

By Chris, in News,

Saturday 24th of January, Peterborough United travel to Meadow Lane with hope of improving their own recent form. Notts will be hoping to make 2 from 2 home wins, however a draw here would also be a good outcome for both teams. Notts will have the returning Liam Noble among their ranks after his sending off against Crewe Alexandra in the last home game.
The Posh have won only one of their last six games, with one drawn and four defeats coming by the hands of Port Vale, Colchester United, Chesterfield and Preston North End.
The Match Officials for the game against Peterborough United will be Graham Scott, with his two assistants Paul Graham and Mark Howes. The fourth official will be Jason Whiteley.
 
Match Officials
Referee; Graham Scott
From – Oxfordshire
His matches involving Notts County and Peterborough in the last four seasons;
Championship – Saturday 20th August 2011 – Peterborough United 7 Ipswich Town 1 – 2 Red Cards and 4 Yellow Cards
League One – Saturday 29th October 2011 – Colchester United 4 Notts County 2 – 4 Yellow Cards
League One – Saturday 28th April 2012 – Wycombe Wanderers 3 Notts County 4 – 3 Yellow Cards
Championship – Saturday 9th February 2013 – Peterborough United 2 Leicester City 1 – 1 Yellow Card
League One – Saturday 22nd March 2014 – Notts County 4 Carlisle United 1 – 3 Yellow Cards
League One – Saturday 4th October 2014 – Notts County 1 Gillingham 0 – 4 Yellow Cards
 
Run down of his last four games this season;
Championship – Monday 29th December 2014 – Fulham 0 Brighton & Hove Albion 2 – 2 Yellow Cards
F.A Cup – Saturday 3rd January 2015 – Derby County 1 Southport 0 – No Cards
F.A Cup – Wednesday 14th January 2015 – Ipswich Town 0 Southampton 1 – No Cards
Championship – Saturday 27th January 2015 – Sheffield Wednesday 1 Bolton Wanderers 2 – 1 Red Card and 6 Yellow Cards
 
In his last four games 8 yellow cards have been shown and only 1 red card.
So far this season in a total of 27 games he has shown 85 yellow cards and 2 red cards.
That's roughly 3.1 yellow cards per game.
 
Assistant Referee; Paul Graham
From – Manchester
 
Last 3 officiated games;
Friday 3rd October 2014 – Burton Albion 1 Cambridge United 3
Tuesday 28th October 2014 – Chesterfield 0 Swindon Town 3
Saturday 20th December 2014 – Carlisle United 2 Northampton Town 1
 
Assistant Referee; Mark Howes
From – Birmingham
 
Last 3 officiated games;
Saturday 13th December 2014 – Rotherham United 0 Nottingham Forest 0
Saturday 20th December 2014 – Stevenage 1 Exeter City 0
Saturday 10th January 2014 – Chesterfield 3 Port Vale 0
 
Fourth Official; Jason Whiteley
From – West Yorkshire
 
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Chris
Peterborough United head to Meadow Lane having lost their last two games, they have only won once in their last six games and that was against Leyton Orient. So they find themselves in quite poor form, similar to ourselves prior to our recent two results. They will be wanting to put aside this disappointment by focusing on an away win.
The Posh will be calling upon their more senior players to give guidance to their young talent, as they're desperate to pick up points.
 
Run down of their last six games.
Saturday 13th December – Leyton Orient 1 Peterborough United 2
Saturday 20th December – Peterborough United 0 Preston North End 1
Friday 26th December – Chesterfield 3 Peterborough United 2
Sunday 28th December – Peterborough United 0 Doncaster Rovers 0
Saturday 10th January – Peterborough United 0 Colchester United 2
Saturday 17th January – Port Vale 2 Peterborough United 1
 
The Players – Fact Sheet
Highest Goal Scorers; Conor Washington 6, Marcus Maddison 6, Kyle Vassell 5 and Christian Burgess 3.
Persistent Foulers; Michael Bostwick 1 Red Card and 5 Yellow Cards, Joe Newell 1 Red Card 4 Yellow Cards, Jack Payne 7 Yellow Cards and Jermaine Anderson 4 Yellow Cards.
 
The Key Players.
Jack Payne, Michael Bostwick, Joe Newell, Kylee Vassell and Conor Washington.
Joe Newell is a versatile player, the 21 year old can cover the wing or play in the centre of midfield. He offers the Posh side creativity, with the ability of getting forward at every opportunity. Whilst the experienced Michael Bostwick and Jack Payne retain control in midfield, adding the ability to bring in the Peterborough strikers.
Kylee Vassell is a raw striker, with pace and an eye for goal. The 22 year old started as an academy player at Norwich before moving onto Brentford, he made his professional début for the Posh and enjoyed a successful start to the 2014/2015 season.
Similar to Vassell, Conor Washington is also very raw but appears to have a bright future in football.
He is a pacey, robust striker who can quickly become a danger to opposition sides. He has a natural ability to finish chances with power or by placing the ball carefully often chipping keepers in the process.
 
Style of Play, Strengths, and Weaknesses.
Peterborough United try to utilise the use of the flanks with direct passes into the opposition penalty box or to have strikers drop back to intercept carefully timed well positioned passes. They try to set the tempo, whilst retaining possession of the ball.
They look to mix experience with raw talent, which often allows them to play pretty attractive football.
Their strengths are how they direct play, using a mix of simple passes and long balls to gain ground over opposition players. They're a fairly tall, physical side, who offer plenty of energy and effort.
The Posh look to introduce players quickly into passes phases, with the added strength of being dangerous with set pieces and from aerial threats.
Weaknesses are mainly their inexperience, relying a little too much upon their experienced players. They're fairly scrappy in their approach, which leaves their defence open. Peterborough are fairly disorganized in their defending, which is the reason why they're not doing much better in this current season.
They invite pressure onto themselves by not picking up passes or allowing teams to directly run at them.
Inside their own penalty box they tend to panic, which sees them look to clear the ball when under heavy pressure often giving the ball straight back to their advancing counterparts. Also, unlike past season they don't often kill games when they should which creates further problems within itself, such as frustration and making rash challenges.
 
 
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Joe Jones
Notts County found themselves under the cosh on many occasions and suffered at the hands of some contentious refereeing, but still managed to secure a decent point away at Doncaster Rovers this afternoon.
The hosts began with plenty of drive, but goalkeeper Roy Carroll largely remained untroubled with Haydn Hollis pulling off some smart tackles in the early stages.
Notts then nearly opened the scoring when Alan Smith smashed a 25-yard drive against the bar.
 
The rebound hit Stephen Bywater in the back mid-save but the ball didn’t have the momentum to cross the line.
In response, Kyle Bennett curled a cross towards the centre that James Coppinger headed just wide.
As the game went on, chances were becoming increasingly at a premium for both sides.
With 15 minutes to go, Luke McCullough rose to meet a Harry Forrester centre but his header soared over the crossbar.
And then Carroll pulled off a series of smart saves from the 24-year-old as well as from Curtis Main to keep his side's clean sheet intact.
 
Notts were reduced to ten men when Kwame Thomas, already booked, was shown a second yellow for taking too long to come off during a substitution,
Billy Daniels then entered the field before Richard Clark realised he had already shown Thomas a yellow card earlier in the game.
Ordering Daniels back to the bench, Clark then showed Thomas a second yellow which meant a dismissal and left Derry in a rage and himself sent to the stands.
Nevertheless, the Magpies were able to hold on for the point.
Chris

The Build-Up

By Chris, in Match Previews,

With only two games featuring tonight with Oldham v Rochdale being postponed, all play-off chasers and hopefuls will be keeping an eye out on the result of our game. Preston North End will be hoping to beat Yeovil so they can move back to 3rd whilst Yeovil could move to 21st if everything works out for them.
Notts will be hoping the squad additions can continue to help us progress, whilst Doncaster will be focusing on how to take the game to us and using the home crowd to their advantage.
 
Key Fixtures
No other games effect the Notts position at all.
 
Prediction
Doncaster Rovers will be eager to win after beating Barnsley in their local derby, whilst Notts will be hoping to maintain their own form. It's a difficult game for both sides, however Notts have enjoyed their trips to the Keepmoat Stadium in recent years. I see this as a draw and I will play it safe by saying 1-1.
 
Match Odds
Doncaster Rovers to win 4/5 – Draw 5/2 – Notts County to win 18/5
 
Head to Head
Doncaster Rovers – A win for Doncaster will put them inside the play-offs. A draw will see them move to 11th, whereas a loss will see them remain 13th.
Notts County – If the magpies win they will return back to the play-offs, a draw will see Notts move to 9th realistically but 8th is possible. If Notts lose they will remain 10th as no other games effect our position.
 
Key Man
Doncaster Rovers; Harry Forrester –Will be hoping to continue impressing both fans and manager, whilst seeking chances to add to his goal tally. His movement and ability to get behind the opposition defence will be vital to them.
Notts County; William Hayhurst – I would hate to just name him for the sake of it, however crosses will be key in finding chances within the Donny penalty box. Otherwise efforts will be met from outside, as they draw sides to shoot from distance.
 
League Table
If my prediction happens and tonight’s game results in a draw both teams will gain places, which will move them closer to the pack of play-off contenders. With both sides having this tie in advance over
quite a few other teams in League One, it will suggest that there may be more to play for than a draw.
The Oldham v Rochdale game would have made this a little more interesting, as Oldham could have also moved into the play-offs with a win, whilst Rochdale could have strengthened 5th place as their own, at least for now.
Yeovil Town will be hoping to use their game to ease their relegation fears, however it will be a difficult game away at Preston North End.
I could actually see this game resulting in a draw which wouldn't suite either sides, as Yeovil would only gain one place and Preston would then have 47 points, 1 point off 3rd place MK Dons who have 48 points within League One.
So there won't be a lot of changes tonight, however still the two remaining ties do offer some interest to other teams within the league.
 
 
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Joe Jones
Doncaster Rovers could include new signing Abdul Razak in their squad against Notts County, pending international clearance. The former Manchester City man has completed his move from Greek club OFI Crete, signing a deal at the Keepmoat until the end of the season.
Doncaster have no new problems following the 1-0 home victory over South Yorkshire rivals Barnsley.
Midfielder Dean Furman is still away with South Africa at the African Cup of Nations, while defender Rob Jones is still recovering from a knee injury.
 
Meanwhile, Notts will be without Liam Noble again after the midfielder picked up another suspension.
Noble returned from a five-match ban on Saturday but was sent off deep into injury-time against Crewe after receiving a second yellow card. He will now begin a two-game absence.
Shaun Derry can pick from Alan Smith, Curtis Thompson and Elliott Whitehouse to replace the 23-year-old.
New signing Billy Daniels will also be pushing for a full debut after scoring the winning goal from the bench against Crewe on his first appearance.
Mike Edwards missed out at the weekend and the veteran will have his hamstring problem checked.
Chris

The Match Officials

By Chris, in News,

Tuesday 20th of January, Notts County travel once again to the Keepmoat Stadium, where the magpies won last time around in the JPT. However, Notts will be without the suspended Liam Noble who scored the winning and only goal against Doncaster Rovers. Notts have lost four of their last six, whilst only drawing once and of course a win last Saturday.
Donny have drawn two of their last six, whilst winning three times and losing once. The Vikings have scored a total of seven goals, conceding 4 from the last six fixtures.
The Match Officials for tomorrows game against Doncaster Rovers will be Richard Clark, with his two assistants Simon Barrow and Alan Clayton. The fourth official will be David Benton.
 
Match Officials
 
Referee; Richard Clark
From – Northumberland
 
His matches involving Notts County and Doncaster Rovers in the last four seasons;
League One – Saturday 6th October 2012 – Doncaster Rovers 1 Shrewsbury Town 0 – 1 Yellow Card
League One – Saturday 5th January 2013 – Doncaster Rovers 1 – Colchester United 0 – 3 Yellow Cards
Championship – Saturday 7th December 2013 – Bolton Wanderers 3 Doncaster Rovers 0 – 1 Yellow Card
League One – Wednesday 1st January 2013 – Notts County 3 – Bradford City 0 – 5 Yellow Cards
League One – Saturday 29th April 2014 – Notts County 2 Swindon Town 0 – 8 Yellow Cards and 2 Red Cards.
 
Run down of his last four games this season;
League One – Saturday 29th November 2014 – Coventry City 0 Walsall 0 – 1 Yellow Card
Championship – Saturday 13th December 2014 – Rotherham United 0 Nottingham Forest 0 – 3 Yellow Cards
League Two – Friday 26th December 2014 – Morecambe 0 Carlisle United 1 – 3 Yellow Cards
League Two – Saturday 10th January 2015 – Hartlepool United 2 – Cheltenham 0 – 4 Yellow Cards
 
In his last four games 11 yellow cards have been shown and no red cards.
So far this season in a total of 17 games he has shown 48 yellow cards and 3 red cards.
That's roughly 2.8 yellow cards per game.
 
Assistant Referee; Simon Barrow
From – Staffordshire
Last 3 officiated games;
Wednesday 10th December 2014 – Bristol City 2 Coventry City 0
Saturday 13th December 2014 – Boreham Wood 3 Staines 0
Saturday 3rd January 2015 – Brentford 0 Brighton & Hove Albion 2
 
Assistant Referee; Alan Clayton
From – Cheshire
Last 3 officiated games;
Friday 26th December 2014 – Rotherham United 2 Huddersfield Town 2
Tuesday 30th December 2014 – Derby County 2 Leeds United 0
Saturday 10th January 2015 – Morecambe 0 Tranmere Rovers 0
 
Fourth Official; David Benton
From – South Yorkshire
 
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william1984

League One Preview

By william1984, in News,

PoN's Preview looks ahead to League One for the 24th and 27th of January, three games have been postponed Doncaster v Bristol City, Scunthorpe v Chesterfield and Swindon v Bradford. Seven games will still take place such as MK Dons v Barnsley and Peterborough United return to Meadow Lane, as the Post take on Notts.

If the magpies win, they could move within touching distance of the play-offs. Peterborough will be hoping to push themselves up with a win, it's a must win game for both.
 
* Important Game – ** Key Game
Saturday 24th January 2015
*Colchester v Leyton Orient – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (1-2)
Fleetwood v Crawley – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (2-0)
Gillingham v Oldham – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (2-1)
*MK Dons v Barnsley – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (3-0)
**Notts County v Peterborough – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (1-1)
Port Vale v Crewe – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (2-0)
*Yeovil v Coventry – Kick Off 3:00pm – Score Prediction (0-1)
 
Tuesday 27th January 2015
*Chesterfield v Crawley – Kick Off 7:45pm – Score Prediction (2-1)
Scunthorpe v MK Dons – Kick Off 7:45pm – Score Prediction (1-3)
 
My Stand-out Games
Notts County vs Peterborough
Colchester vs Leyton Orient
Yeovil vs Coventry
 
Notts County against Peterborough looks like the most important game this week as both Notts County and Peterborough try to close in on the play off places.
A win for Notts County could move them up to as high as 6th place in the league while Peterborough could move within 2 points off the play-offs.
Colchester against Leyton orient is also another important game but for different reasons as both sides could be in the drop zone by the end of the weekend depending on results elsewhere.
A win for Leyton Orient could move them up to 16th while Colchester could move up to 19th but if either side lose it worsens their relegation fears, the best result for both teams is probably a draw.
Yeovil against Coventry is also a key match in the relegation battle as Yeovil are bottom of the league and Coventry hover just above the drop zone. Yeovil will be desperate to pick up another 3 points this weekend as they try to move off the bottom of the league while Coventry will be hoping to win so they don’t get dragged into the relegation battle even more.
Yeovil can move out of the drop zone depending on other results while Coventry could move up to 15th or drop into the relegation zone.
 
Thoughts on Notts County v Peterborough
This week’s match for us is a tough one to predict with both teams having a dip in form and both teams struggling to get any points in the past weeks.
Our current results against Peterborough United have been pretty poor only picking up one point since 2010.
The last time we beat Peterborough United was back in 2010 beating them 3–2 at London Road in the league.
The overall head to head record shows Peterborough to be slight favourites as they have won 16, we've won 12 and 14 draws.
We haven’t beat Peterborough at meadow lane since 2001 winning 1-0.
We have picked up 1 point out of 15 from the last 5 meetings.
As I said earlier this match is a tough one to predict I’ve predicted a draw which I think would be a good result for us as I believe Peterborough are a better side than what they are currently showing.
 
 
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League One Round-Up

By super_ram, in News,

In this weeks round-up there hasn't been many surprises within the League One fixtures. Only three stand out which are Gillingham, Port Vale and Yeovil. Whilst the top end of the table hasn't changed much with only Rochdale making their way into the play-off places, as Sheffield United drop just outside and remain on the same points as Bradford.

Yeovil will be hoping they can continue their form with a win on Tuesday over Preston, however after this weekend the play-offs remain wide open.
 
League One Results
Colchester 0 Walsall 2
Doncaster 1 Barnsley 0
Fleetwood 0 Oldham 2
Gillingham 3 Coventry 1
MK Dons 1 Sheffield United 0
Notts County 2 Crewe Alexandra 1
Port Vale 2 Peterborough 1
Rochdale 4 Crawley 1
Scunthorpe 0 Bristol City 2
Swindon 3 Chesterfield 1
Yeovil 1 Bradford 0
 
Upcoming Fixtures – Tuesday 20th January 2015
Doncaster v Notts County
Oldham v Rochdale
Preston v Yeovil
 
League Update
There were home wins for Doncaster Rovers, Gillingham, MKDons, Notts, Port Vale, Rochdale and Yeovil. There were away wins for Walsall, Oldham and Bristol City.
Swindon remain top on 54 points after 26 games but Bristol City still have a game in hand. MK Dons move up to 3rd after their home win over Sheffield United, who slip to 7th, both having played 24 games. Preston drop to 4th from 25 games. Rochdale move up to 5th after their impressive home win over Crawley. Bradford currently occupy the final play-off spot, though they lost away to bottom of the league club Yeovil.
In the chasing pack behind Sheffield United come Chesterfield in 8th place with Port Vale moving up to 9th. Notts now move up to 10th with 34 points from 24 games, level with Fleetwood who have played 26 games, Oldham who have played 24 and Tuesday nights opponents Doncaster Rovers, who have also played 24 games.
Yeovil remain anchored at the bottom of the league with 23 points from 24 games, even though they beat Bradford City. Crawley stay at 23rd with 24 points from 23 games. Colchester are also on 24 points and in 22nd place. Crewe drop into the final relegation place after Notts beat them and have 26 points. Also on 26 points are Leyton Orient. Gillingham move up to 19th after their 3 -1 home win over Coventry who remain in 18th place. Barnsley and Scunthorpe, 16th and 17th also have 29 points. Peterborough drop to 15th with 31 points from 25 games and Walsall move up to 14th with 33 points from 26 games.
Still only 10 points separate 6th placed Bradford City from 21st placed Crewe.
If Notts beat Doncaster on Tuesday they will move into the final play-off place at the expense of Bradford City, provided Oldham beat Rochdale. However Notts would drop a place if they don't win and Oldham win.
 
All is still to play for!
 
 
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Joe Jones
What a superb win, and what a superb way to get it. Notts County's form has been shaky of late, with three consecutive defeats making Magpie fans more than a little nervous, but the response today was a 2-1 win against Crewe Alexandra, courtesy of a stunning finish at the death from newcomer Billy Daniels.

The Alex were first to threaten when Jamie Ness won a free-kick four minutes in, with Alan Tate getting to the ball first and sending a header just wide of goal.
On nine minutes, Ness sent Nicky Ajose through on goal, but the striker’s touch was heavy and keeper Roy Carroll was able to come out and save.
Two minutes later a James Jones pass got Uche Ikpeazu in behind. He was beaten to the ball by Carroll, but the loose sphere fell to Ajose, who missed the target.
Notts then started to respond, and on 16 minutes Kwame Thomas nodded over after getting above Jon Guthrie to meet a cross from the left flank, and minutes later, Haydn Hollis headed wide from a set-piece.
It looked as though the first half would end all square, but Ikpeazu then conceded a free-kick in stoppage time and the ball was delivered into the Alex box, where Thomas was sent down by Guthrie’s swinging leg.
The referee pointed to the spot and Liam Noble planted the dead ball into the bottom corner despite goalkeeper Garratt getting the faintest of touches.
 
Less than two minutes after the restart, the Notts defence was found wanting as Ness charged forward and drove low past Carroll from 20 yards out to level proceedings.
Both sides gave it their all throughout the second half, but luckily the Magpies would go on to secure all three points in spectacular fashion.
A cross from the left wing was beautifully met on the volley by substitute Daniels, the ball soaring into the top corner from 15 yards, much to the unadulterated joy of the home faithful.
Crewe never really threatened to get back into it and despite Noble being sent off for a second yellow in injury time, the hosts held on.
Chris

The Build-Up

By Chris, in Match Previews,

Saturday 17th January 2015

Key Fixtures

Colchester v Walsall
Doncaster v Barnsley
Fleetwood v Oldham
Gillingham v Coventry
Port Vale v Peterborough
Rochdale v Crawley
Scunthorpe v Bristol City

Prediction

Crewe Alexandra are currently within good form having beaten some very respectable teams within League One. They will be heading to Meadow Lane to prove a point and to continue their progression away from the relegation zone. I see this ending in a 1-1 draw.

Match Odds

Notts County to win 23/20 – Draw 12/5 – Crewe Alexandra to win 23/10

Head to Head

Notts County – A win for Notts will most likely move them to 11th, only a single place gained. However if Port Vale and Peterborough United draw that would leave the Magpies available to make the most of their game in hand. If Notts were to draw 12th to 15th is likely, whilst the worst case scenario being a loss would drop Notts perhaps as low as 15th to 18th.

Crewe Alexandra – If the Railwaymen win it could see them move to 19th, a draw could see them remain 20th or it could allow them to move to 19th, whilst a strong possibility of a return back into the relegation fold is also likely. If they were to lose, it could see them fall all the way to 23rd provided the other teams all win.

Key Man

Notts County; Garry Thompson – With added quantity to the Notts County ranks, it frees up Thompson to play upfront as a striker. This allows us to have a player who is always in the mix to score goals, which is exactly what the Magpies require against the Railwaymen.

Crewe Alexandra; Nicky Ajose – The on loan Leeds striker has given the Alex hope of survival, his form and performance will be key. If he does well, likely the players around will become confident and hes always a concern on goal sight making him the key man.

League Table


Swindon Town and Bristol City will be hoping to both win, as Swindon could retain the top place or end up being replaced by the Robins. Preston North End don't feature within this weekends fixtures, so they could be replaced by MK Dons who could move to 3rd provided they beat Sheffield United.
If MK Dons do win, this would open the 6th place position up to Chesterfield, Rochdale or Fleetwood Town. This provides Rochdale with the perfect opportunity as on paper they have the best chance of winning this weekend.

From 18th to 11th could see large movements, as sides are quite closely grouped together on points. Notts will have to give 110% as they could be one of the sides who fall, even if they manage to pick up a draw. Doncaster v Barnsley sums up this fix of games as only two points separates the sides with only Walsall in-between.

Leyton Orient and Crew Alexandra could both end up inside the relegation zone, however Gillingham, Colchester United and Crawley Town have all got difficult ties. Whatever the outcome for Yeovil, they will remain rooted to the bottom of League One. However, a win could leave them with a good chance of escaping the relegation zone, provided they beat Bradford City which will not be easy.




Match Thread - League One Preview - Scouting Report - Stat Attack
Joe Jones
Notts County’s head-to-head history with Crewe Alexandra dates back to September 1893, when the Magpies faced the Railwaymen at the Alexandra Recreation Ground. The result was a 2-0 win for Notts.

After several further meetings in the late 1890s, the fixture would experience a hiatus of 63 years; between 1896 and 1959, the two teams didn't play each other.
 
Despite our shared history going back so far, there have only been 40 meetings between the two sides. Notts have the upper hand with 20 wins to 13 defeats, and just seven draws have taken place.
The Alex have been on the receiving end of several thumpings at the hands of the Magpies – in 1894, we beat them 9-1 and 5-1, in 1896 we won 6-0, in 1959 we recorded a 4-1 victory, 1970 brought a 5-1 victory, while last season, a 4-0 scoreline at Meadow Lane brought some light to a gloomy first half of the campaign.
 
This season, Notts registered a nice 3-0 vistory at Gresty Road back in September, Jake Cassidy netting a brace and Shaun Harrad completing the rout.
The origins of the “Alexandra” moniker in the club name aren’t fully known. Whether they took the name from a hotel, patronised by those connected with the railway works and where they held their meetings, or whether it was after Princess Alexandra of Denmark, who married Queen Victoria’s eldest son, later King Edward VII, is open to speculation.
 
Crewe is synonymous with arguably one of the greatest and most longevous managers in the English game: Dario Gradi. He is the Alex’s very own Sir Alex Ferguson, having managed the club between 1983 and 2011, with the exception of a hiatus between 2007 and 2009 where he nevertheless took the reins on a caretaker basis for a period. He currently manages the Academy. Speaking of which…
Crewe Alexandra’s academy is one of the best and most renowned in the English lower leagues. The Academy is known to stress technical excellence, which accords with the aim to have the first team play attractive, passing football.
Most of the club's achievements in youth development have come from none other than Gradi, and alumni include Geoff Thomas, David Platt, Robbie Savage, Neil Lennon, Steve Jones, Rob Jones, Danny Murphy, Seth Johnson and Dean Ashton and David Vaughan.
Impressively, Crewe’s final fixture of the 2012-13 season, a 2-0 win against Walsall, involved a starting XI made up entirely of Academy players.
 
In 2013, the club won its first-ever major silverware after beating Southend United 2-0 in the Johnstones Paint Trophy final at Wembley.
Crewe are known as the Railwaymen because of the town’s links to the British train network. Crewe station was completed in 1837 and is one of the most historic railway stations in the world.
Nowadays, as well as serving the town of Crewe that has grown near it, it still operates as a major junction on the West Coast Main Line (WCML). It also serves as a major station on the WCML and as a major rail gateway for the North West.
 
The town of Crewe has an interesting roll call of local legends, including rugby player Mark Cueto, professional BMX racer Shanaze Reade, 1990s heartthrob Adam Rickitt (ask a female friend or relative between the ages of 25 and 30), Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle, and Jimmy MacDonald, also known as the voice of Mickey Mouse.
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Mike Edwards is an injury concern for Notts ahead of the visit of Crewe.
A hamstring problem forced the veteran defender to come off after only 12 minutes during the 4-0 defeat at Bristol City last weekend, so he may have to sit it out this Saturday.
Liam Noble is available again after a lengthy suspension, while Kwame Thomas, Billy Daniels and winger Will Hayhurst have joined the club this week, all three players possibly coming into contention against the Railwaymen.
Another recent arrival, Alefe Santos, made his debut from the bench at Ashton Gate and the Brazilian winger, on loan from Derby County, could make his home debut.
Meanwhile, Crewe are keeping their fingers crossed over the availability of Harry Davis and Anthony Grant.
Defender Davis received dental treatment after losing a tooth against Gillingham last weekend while midfielder Grant, who also completed 90 minutes, is a doubt due to a hip problem.
George Ray returns from a three-game suspension while Brad Inman returned to training this week following a virus.
Adam Dugdale is considered over his illness and injury problems now but Ryan Colclough remains out with a pelvis injury.

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