Match Previews

On Tuesday the 12th of March 2013, Notts County put in another less than desired performance as they lost 1-0 to Preston North End. The echo's of discontent from fans rained down from the kop stand, as cries for more passion were clearly being heard. Notts now have to prepare themselves for Scunthorpe United who sit in the 20th position, so many fans will again want to see the desire in our play and the players will have to show a level of passion themselves, pride and dedication, just a

In a sense, this is an indirect gem for those amongst us who enjoy the speculation and prediction phases of the modern game and present us with a robust challenge. The challenge of predicting the composition of the league table come the end of the season has thankfully already been undertaken here on Pride of Nottingham. This leaves me with the slightly easier, but still baffling task of dissecting and digesting what may happen come 9:35 on Friday. I must admit, I was slightly worried with the

Notts County have only played Accrington Stanley 14 times in their history. The first fixtures were in August and December 1958, when both sides played in Division Three. The Magpies drew 1-1 in the first match, before losing 3-0 in the second. A hiatus of 48 years followed before the teams met again in the fourth tier, now called League Two, on 9 September 2006. The result was a 3-2 win to Notts. The last time the two met was on 22 August

Notts County have only played Accrington Stanley 14 times in their history. The first fixtures were in August and December 1958, when both sides played in Division Three. The Magpies drew 1-1 in the first match, before losing 3-0 in the second. A hiatus of 48 years followed before the teams met again in the fourth tier, now called League Two, on 9 September 2006. The result was a 3-2 win to Notts. The last time the two met was on 22 August

Notts County have played the current incarnation of Accrington Stanley 14 times in their history. The first fixtures against the "new Stanley" were in August and December 1958, when both sides played in Division Three. The Magpies drew 1-1 in the first match, before losing 3-0 in the second. A hiatus of 48 years followed before the teams met again in the fourth tier, now League Two, on 9 September 2006. The result was a 3-2 win to Notts. The last fixture was earlier this seas

Notts County and Aston Villa have met a total of 83 times over the years, with the first fixture coming on 12 Feb 1881, a FA Cup clash which Villa won 3-1. Notts have won 21 times and lost 42, with 20 draws. Meetings used to be incredibly regular in the olden days, but have tailed off considerably after the mid-1920s. 63 of the meetings were before 1927, and a gap of 44 years followed until the next fixture. The last meeting between Notts

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

Head to head Notts County and Barnet have met 18 times over the years. The head to head stands at 10 wins for Notts, 5 for Barnet, and 3 draws. The first meeting took place only 20 years ago, the Magpies winning 2-1 at Underhill in Division Three The last fixture was on October 14 last year, a 2-1 win for Notts at Meadow Lane thanks to goals from Shola Ameobi and Ryan Yates, while Simeon Akinola struck a consolation with nine minutes left. Stats The home side has wo

Notts County have faced Barnsley a total of 64 times in their history, with the first meeting going back over a hundred years, on November 29, 1913. The result? A 3-1 win for the Magpies. However, the two sides haven’t faced off for a decade, what with different leagues separating them both. The last game, a Division 2 league match at Meadow Lane on January 21, 2004, ended in a 1-1 draw. We are very much hoping for a repeat of the match that took place in

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 57 games have taken place between the two sides, with Notts winning 19, Blackpool winning 23, and 15 draws. The last fixture came on 3 April 2004 at Meadow Lane and it ended 4-1 to the Magpies. Football had developed in Blackpool by 1877 when Victoria FC were founded as a church club with a ground in Caunce Street. This team disbande

In terms of head to head, it's simple - Notts County and Boreham Wood have never met before. Boreham Wood FC were established in 1948 as a merger of Boreham Rovers and Royal Retournez, and began playing in the Mid-Herts League. Throughout their history they have played in the non-league, beginning at levels such as the Parthenon League, the Spartan League and the Athenian League. They have however steadily climbed up to the higher levels of the non-league, as well as reaching the

Notts have faced Bradford 65 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, 22 defeats, and 15 draws. The last game between the two was on New Year's Day this year, a resounding 3-0 win for Notts. Bradford City was founded in 1903. It was immediately elected into Division Two of the Football League despite not havin

Out of the last 28 English football seasons (going back to 1985/86), Notts County and Brentford have been in the same league 18 of those seasons. Bit of a regular fixture then. Brentford certainly have the upper edge historically, winning 27 out of the 74 meetings. Notts have won 20, while 27 meetings have been drawn. Notts haven't won against the Hounslow side since the 2003/04 season, when we did the league double over them in League Two.  

Head to head and stats Brentford and Notts County will be meeting in for just the second time in the FA Cup, the Bees winning 4-0 in their only competition encounter in December 1964. Both sides have met 75 times in competitive action, the first game taking place on 24 September 1930 in Division Three (South), a 2-2 draw. The record stands at 20 wins for Notts, 27 draws, and 28 defeats. Our last fixture took place on 5 April 2014, a 3-1 defeat for Notts at Griffin Park, the B

Notts County and Bristol City have faced each other a gargantuan 104 times over their history. This is because both clubs have been regularly playing each other since the 1900s. Bristol City only just hold the upper edge, having won 41 games to Notts's 39. 24 matches have been drawn. The first clash between the two took place on the 22nd December 1906 in Division One, Bristol City winning 3-2. The city of Bristol is the largest metro area in Englan

Notts County and Bristol City have faced each other a gargantuan 106 times over their history. This is because both clubs have been regularly playing each other since the 1900s. Tomorrow will however be just the fourth league encounter between the two in just over ten years. City only just hold the upper edge, having won 43 games to Notts's 39, while 24 matches have been drawn. The city of Bristol is the largest metro area in Engla

Notts County and Bristol Rovers have met a grand total of 85 times over their history, with the first fixture coming on the 11th January 1913, a 2-0 win for the Pirates in the FA Cup at their former home ground, the Eastville Stadium. The Magpies have claimed 31 wins and 28 draws against Rovers, whilst falling to 26 defeats. Meadow Lane was the scene of the last meeting between these two on the 19th March 2011, a League One fixture, as Will Hoskins scored just after the ho

Notts and Cambridge United have met just 23 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 just 5 defeats against the U’s. The club was founded in 1912 as Abbey United before taking the name Cambridge United in 1951.  It first competed in the Football Lea

Notts and Cambridge United have met 26 times in their history, with the first meeting coming on Boxing Day 1970. The result on that day? 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 8 defeats against the U’s. Recent form is not good, however - we've lost our last three meetings against Cambridge. The club was founded in 1912 as Abbey United before taking the name Cambridge United in 1951. It f

Head to head & stats Notts County and Cambridge United have met 28 times in their history. The first meeting came on Boxing Day 1970 at Meadow Lane, with the Magpies earning a 4-1 win. Notts hold the advantage in the head to head, with 11 wins, 8 draws and 9 defeats against the U’s. Recent form is not good, however - we've lost four and drawn two of our last six meetings against Cambridge. The Magpies have won just once in their last eight league visits to Cambridge,

Notts have met Tranmere 43 times in their history. Notts wins: 17 Draw: 8 Tranmere wins: 18 Both sides last met in the 2013-14 season, with Notts winning 2-0 at Meadow Lane, with Tranmere winning 3-2 at Prenton Park. Since the 1990’s, this fixture has never had one dominant team, with neither team winning more than two in a row against the other. Stats Notts are winless in their last 9 league games but showed some signs of improvement in the first half against Mansfield

Notts have met Grimsby 83 times over the years. Notts wins: 27 Draw: 21 Grimsby wins: 35 Since the two started playing each other after both clubs’ return to League Two, Notts haven’t beat Grimsby with their record being PLD 4, W0, D2, L2. Notts have only won two of the last ten league meetings between the two sides. Grimsby have won the last two meetings at Blundell Park scoring twice in both games. Stats Notts ended their nine-game winless run last Saturday wh