Match Previews

Notts County and Wycombe Wanderers have faced each other a total of 34 times over the years, with the first meeting coming as late as 1995, when the Magpies won 2-0 at Meadow Lane. The Chairboys are way ahead in the head-to-head, having beaten Notts 16 times and drawn nine – we have beaten them nine times. The last meeting, however, was won by the Magpies, a 1-0 win in March this year sealed by Shola Ameobi's 27th-minute strike. In 1887, a meeting held at the Steam Engine public h

Notts County and Newport County have met a total of 46 times over the years, the first fixture coming in 1930, which the Magpies won 3-2. The head-to-head record is skewed in the Magpies’ favour, with 25 wins, 9 draws and 12 defeats. The last meeting was in April 2016, with Notts winning 1-0 away thanks to Genaro Snijders' 39th-minute goal. Notts’s record league win is against Newport – an 11-1 victory. We have also beaten them 5-0, 6-2, 7-0, 6-0 and 8-1 over the years. Newpo

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

Notts have met Exeter 47 times. Notts: 18 Draw: 19 Exeter: 10 Notts have lost their last two meetings with Exeter and the last time they won against The Grecians at Meadow Lane was in 2012. Stats Notts have taken 10 points from a possible 15 in their last five games against teams in the top 10 in League Two. Exeter got back to winning ways last Saturday with a 3-0 win against play-off rivals Colchester. Striker Matt Jay has scored 3 in his last 5 apperances. Sea

Notts County and Hartlepool United have met 28 times over the years. The first meeting was on 21 September 1959 at Victoria Park, and the Magpies won 4-2. The head-to-head record stands at 11 wins for Notts, 12 defeats and 5 draws. So let’s get a win and balance the record perfectly! Our last five meetings stand at two wins for Notts and three defeats, including the last time both sides met, a 3-2 defeat in the 2013-14 FA Cup.

Notts have met Stevenage 14 times. Notts: 6 Draw: 3 Stevenage: 5 Notts have lost only one of the last eight meetings with Stevenage, but haven’t won at the Lamex Stadium since the opening day of the 2015-16 season. There has never been a goalless game between the two. Stats Notts have won only 3 times away from home this season and have failed to score in four of their last six games. Stevenage are 3 games unbeaten and have only lost three games against the bottom si

Notts County and Cambridge United have met just 25 times in their history, with the first meeting coming on Boxing Day 1970. The result? A resounding 4-1 win to the Magpies at Meadow Lane. Notts hold the advantage in the head to head, with 11 wins, 7 draws and 7 defeats against the U’s. The last game, however, was a 2-1 win for Cambridge on April 23 last year. The club was founded in 1912 as Abbey United before taking the name Cambridge United in 1951. It first competed in the Foo

Notts and Morecambe have only met seven times in their history, with the first ever clash taking place all the way back in September 2007.  The Shrimpers have a slight advantage, with three wins over Notts, two draws and two defeats. Our last meeting, in August this season, was a 4-1 defeat for us. The fixture on 19 September 2009 was former Arsenal and England legend Sol Campbell's only game in a Magpies shirt, while the rematch later in

Notts have met Crewe 46 times over the years. Notts: 23 Draw: 9 Crewe: 14 Notts have lost only one of their last fifteen games against Crewe, winning ten and drawing four. Despite their good record against Crewe, they haven’t won at Gresty Road since 2014. Stats Notts have lost only 1 of their last 5 games and have won their last two away games, scoring three in both games. Crewe have won only 1 of their last 4 home games but they overall, they are in the top 7

Head to head Notts County and Morecambe have met 11 times in their history, with the first ever clash taking place 10 years ago, in September 2007. On that day, it ended as a 1-1 draw, Michael Twiss putting the visitors ahead at Meadow Lane in the first half, before the late Richard Butcher equalised in the 87th minute. The Shrimpers are ahead in the head-to-head, with Notts having lost to them five times, beaten them twice, and drawn thrice. The Magpies ended a run of four L

Head to head Notts County and Cheltenham Town have met 11 times over the years. The first meeting came in Division Two on 28 September 2002 at Whaddon Road, and Notts ran out 4-1 winners. The last time we faced off was on 18 November last year, a 3-1 win at Meadow Lane. Notts are ahead in the head-to-head with seven wins, two draws and two losses. The Magpies have won each of their last four league games against Cheltenham, scoring 12 and conceding five. The Robins

Carlisle United and Notts County have met 32 times since their first clash back in October 1959, a Fourth Division clash that was won 2-0 by the Cumbrians. Out of those, the Magpies have won 17 and lost 12, with just 3 draws. Our last meeting was on 8 April this year in League Two, a 2-1 win at Brunton Park. Carlisle staged their 'home' fixture against Notts at Preston North End's Deepdale stadium in December 2015 due to floods in Cumbria which impacted on Brunton Park as well.

Perhaps not the most glamours cup tie for either side, although it's a chance for Notts to progress whilst we see if we have learnt anything from last season. Colin Coopers as made comments about Notts being able to cause an upset, with Shaun Derry's first game in charge. With Hartlepool being an in-form League Two side, it might suggest that the upset could be the other way around as Notts are currently rooted to the bottom of the League One table. The players will most likely want to im

This Saturday, Notts County return to Meadow Lane for a top-of-the-table clash against Gillingham FC. Both sides are in fine form, with the Magpies leading the way in League Two, closely followed by the Gills, setting the stage for an exciting contest. Notts County have made Meadow Lane a fortress this season, boasting four consecutive wins and remaining unbeaten in six league matches. Stuart Maynard’s side have shown attacking prowess, notably in their recent 4-1 victory over Gri

The first fixture between Blackpool and Notts took place on 28 November 1896 at Raikes Hall, and finished 3-2 to the Lancashire side. A total of 58 games have taken place between the two sides, with Notts winning 19, Blackpool winning 24, and 15 draws. The last fixture came earlier this season, on 12 November 2016 - a humiliating 4-0 defeat for Notts at Bloomfield Road. Football had developed in Blackpool by 1877 when Victoria FC were founded as a church club with a ground in Caun

Notts County first played Oldham Athletic all the way back in 1910. During the Division One fixture, played at the Oldham Athletic Ground (now known as Boundary Park), the home side ran out 2-1 winners against the Magpies. The Latics hold the upper edge against Notts in the head-to-head, having won 36 games to our 34, while 21 draws have taken place - making a total of 91 games. Of those draws, arguably one of the most important in recent years was a mere

Notts County and Barnet have met each other just 14 times over the years. The first fixture came on 1 November 1997, with the Magpies earning a 2-1 away win in Division Three. Notts have eight wins against the Bees, with four defeats and three draws. The last fixture between the two was on 19 April this year, with Jon Stead's early penalty at the Hive Stadium cancelled out by three second half Bees goals for a 3-1 home win. The club was founded in Chipping Barnet, then part o

Wolves have played Notts twice since the turn of the century: On 21st September 2010 in the Carling Cup, where Wolves won 4-2, and again just over a month ago, 8th Oct 2013, in the Johnston's Paint Trophy, where Notts won on penalties after a 0-0 draw. This however will be the first visit of Wolves to Meadow Lane this century. Prior to the 2010 clash, you have to go back all the way to 1994 for the last encounter between these two: a 1-0 defeat in Division 1 (second tier). That's

Notts County and Newport County have met a total of 45 times over the years, the first fixture coming in 1930, which the Magpies won 3-2. The head-to-head record is skewed in the Magpies’ favour, with 24 wins, 9 draws and 12 defeats. Our last meeting, in December last year, was a thrilling affair, with Liam Noble bagging a 96th-minute winner in a 4-3 victory at Meadow Lane. Notts’s record league win is against Newport – an 11-1 victory. We have also beaten them 5-0, 6-2, 7-0, 6-0 and 8

Notts have met Oxford United just 27 times in their history, the first meeting coming on 17 October 1964 when a goalless draw at Meadow Lane was the result. The U's have the upper edge - but only just, with ten wins, nine draws and eight defeats The last meeting between the two was on 18 March 2006, again a goalless draw at Meadow Lane. Oxford United were formed as Headington in 1893, adding the suffix United in 19

In anticipation of tomorrow's game against 17th placed Shrewsbury Town away at Greenhous Meadow, here are some facts, trivia and statistics regarding the opposition, the fixture and who is expected to be playing for each team. These two teams have met quite regularly over the years – since 1961, the first fixture between the two, they've faced off 43 times. The Shrews hold the ever so slight upper edge, with 14 wins and 16 draws, while Notts have won 13 games. Since 2005, Notts ha

Notts County and Peterborough have met a grand total of 45 times over the years, dating back to the 1960s. 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 head-to-head is 12 wins for Notts, 19 defeats, and 14 draws. Peterborough United are nicknamed "The Posh" because Pat Tir