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Match Preview: Notts County Seek Three Points in Crucial Carlisle United Clash


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As Notts County prepare to travel to Brunton Park tomorrow for their midweek clash against Carlisle United, the Magpies will be eager to continue their push near the top of the League Two table.

Sitting 4th, Stuart Maynard’s side are just a few points shy of the automatic promotion spots, while Carlisle find themselves struggling in 22nd. Both teams will see this match as pivotal, though for different reasons.

Carlisle United come into the fixture winless in their last five league games against Notts County (D2, L3), with their last victory over the Magpies dating back to December 2016.

Under manager Mike Williamson, the Cumbrians have shown signs of resilience, but their form this season has been inconsistent. Key players for Carlisle include young midfielder Dominic Sadi, who has been a bright spark in their engine room, and Samuel Lavelle, a defender who not only strengthens the backline but also offers a threat in set-pieces. 

Charlie Wyke, known for his impressive goal-scoring ability and physical presence on the field, will be a forward the Magpies’ defence will need to be particularly alert to.

His recent performances have shown that he can be a game-changer, making him a significant threat in the attacking third. The Magpies’ defenders will need to stay vigilant and organised to counter his movements and prevent him from finding the back of the net.

Notts County, on the other hand, will be aiming to bounce back after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Morecambe. Despite dominating possession, the Magpies were unable to convert chances, a trend they’ll hope to correct in this midweek fixture.

David McGoldrick’s experience and leadership up front will be crucial, though the Magpies will need to find a way to give him the necessary support. Dan Crowley and Matt Palmer will be key figures in midfield, responsible for creating opportunities and dictating the tempo.

In terms of team news, Carlisle has a full squad to select from, which could work in their favour as they aim to turn their season around. Meanwhile, Notts County faces a few injury concerns. 

Cedwyn Scott, Jodi Jones, Curtis Edwards, and Lucas Ness are all unavailable, while Rod McDonald is returning but has yet to start a league game. The availability of Alassana Jatta remains uncertain due to a head condition, but new signing Josh Martin will be available to bolster the Magpies’ options.

Historically, Notts County have enjoyed recent success at Brunton Park, winning two of their last three away league games against Carlisle United (D1), a record they’ll be keen to extend. However, they will need to be wary of the threats Carlisle pose, particularly Wyke’s knack for scoring against them and Carlisle’s potential threat from set-pieces.

In summary, this match is crucial for both sides. Notts County will be aiming to solidify their position near the top, while Carlisle United will be desperate to climb out of the relegation zone.

With a positive record in midweek matches and a stronger league standing, the Magpies head into the game as favourites, but they must remain sharp and take their chances to avoid any potential upsets at Brunton Park. 

Fans can expect a tense and competitive encounter, with both teams keen to make their mark.

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i really hope notts can keep their good form at carlisle a win on the road would be a good boost, no doubt we will need to be at our best with the majority of the squad working hard to create openings. i am a bit more nervous this season about games like this though, as it could go either way and i know that.

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This will be a very tough match for Notts,  Carlisle have some good players that can open defences & Notts will need to be at their best to stand firm at the back.

Notts need to start the game very positively and be switched on from the start to ensure they don't concede a goal early.

The order of the evening will be for Notts to work hard in all areas of the pitch, but hopefully they will get a little more space than they did against Morecambe.

The loss of Jodi till after the new year is big , but I am confident that this Notts team will work hard for each other to try to reduce that loss.

We know that Notts will create chances, they just need to take just a few of them, & keep Carlisle at bay.I would be happy with a draw. I think that would be a good result for Notts.

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Notts just has to work hard and stay sharp. It should be a good pitch to play on. I expect it will be a tough game, but we must dig deep and keep the ball out of our net. If we can attack with confidence, we should be able to manage defensively.

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I hope the fans who are going wrap up warm and manage to see the lads put on a performance worthy of our loyal away support.

It’s going to take all our players working hard to put on a good show. We can’t rely on one or two players to carry the others; they have to work together, and then the result should come.

Carlisle will want the points just as much as we do, so that will be interesting.

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There should be goals in this game; I would be surprised if it ended 0-0. A draw seems likely with our current away form, but we can only return to winning ways by controlling the game or finishing the chances we get.

Notts can play very good attacking football, and we need to see this in tomorrow’s game.

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Carlisle United away is undoubtedly a formidable challenge, particularly given the current state of our squad with numerous injuries. Stuart Maynard has his work cut out for him. He needs to devise a tactical game plan that solidifies our defence while providing adequate support for our forwards. A strong midfield is essential; perhaps integrating younger players could add some much-needed energy to our game. 

Taking advantage of set-pieces and counter-attack situations will be crucial. Our defence must avoid any slips or lapses in concentration; keeping a clean sheet should be prioritised. Similarly, our midfield must transition swiftly to back up our front men during breaks. Despite our recent sluggish form, I'm always hopeful that the team can turn things around and perhaps even snatch a win. Let's back the team and stay positive as they face this tough away fixture at Brunton Park.

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