Match Previews

Notts County and Wycombe Wanderers have faced each other a total of 32 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 15 times and drawn nine – we have beaten them just eight times. In 1887, a meeting held at the Steam Engine public house in Station Road, High Wycombe saw the formation of Wycombe Wanderers F.C. It is highly likely the club was named W

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

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

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 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 have the chance to progress to the second round of the FA Cup after earning a first-round replay against Boreham Wood, to be played Tuesday night at Meadow Lane. The Magpies had to come from two goals down in the initial tie at Meadow Park, Adam Campbell bailing the visitors out with a brace for a final scoreline of 2-2. John Sheridan will be without Vadaine Oliver, who was sent off just 25 minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute in the 4-0 defeat at Blackpool

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

Notts County and Sunderland have met 86 times over the years, the first fixture a 2-1 league win for the Magpies on 15 December 1890. In terms of head to head, Notts boast 30 wins and 31 defeats, with 25 draws. The last fixture was on 8 January 2011, an FA Cup tie which saw the Magpies win 2-1 at the Stadium of Light. Founded 17 October 1879 as 'Sunderland and District Teachers A.F.C.' by schoolmaster James Allan, Sunderland joined the Football League for the 1890–91 season.

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 County and Luton Town have faced off 68 times in their history. The first meeting came in January 1912 when the Magpies secured a 4-2 away win in the FA Cup. Luton dominate the head-to-head with 34 wins over Notts, 19 draws and 15 defeats. Out of the 10  matches between the two that have taken place since the turn of the century, Notts have won four, drawn three and lost three. Luton Town Football Club was formed on 11 April 1885, the product of a merger of the two lead

Notts County and Portsmouth have met a total of 28 times over the years, the first meeting coming on the 20th November 1926, which the Magpies lost 3-2 at Meadow Lane. We have beaten Pompey 12 times and played out six draws, with the South Coast side winning on 10 occasions. Between December 1992 and December 1994 the two teams played each other six times, with Notts failing to get a win in a run that saw three draws and three defeats. Our last five games against Portsmouth saw us

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 41 meetings between the two sides. Notts have the upper han

Notts County captain Michael O'Connor is hoping to shake off a groin problem in time for the rescheduled home game against Morecambe. The Northern Irishman missed Saturday's 3-1 defeat at Mansfield Town and will be assessed by boss John Sheridan, who has no new major injury worries. Stanley Aborah could continue in midfield if O'Connor misses out again, while Adam Collin recovered from illness to play the full 90 minutes at the weekend and should resume in goal. Midfielder Curtis

Nottinghamshire rivals Notts County and Mansfield Town have met 47 times over the years. The first fixture between the two was in October 1937, a 2-0 win for the Magpies in Division Three (South). Out of the 44 games, Notts have the upper hand with 18 wins, 16 defeats, and 13 draws. Between 1989 and 2001, the two sides met six times – and Notts won each time. County's record over the last 10 meetings, however, is pretty average, standing at three wins, three defeats, and four

Notts County and Rochdale have met a total of 40 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 on 17 March 2015, a League One clash at Meadow Lane which Notts lost 2-1. Our record over the years is impressive though - 17 wins, 13 draws and 10 defeats. Rochdale AFC was formed in 1907, and in their entire history, they have only ever switched divisio

Notts County and Morecambe have only met eight times in their history, with the first ever clash taking place less than 10 years ago, in September 2007. The Shrimpers have a slight advantage, with three wins over Notts, three draws and two defeats. Our last meeting, in December last season, ended as a 2-2 draw. 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 the season, on 17 April 2010, is w

Notts County and Exeter City have met a total of 42 times over their history, the first meeting coming at St James’ Park in Division Three (South) which finished as a 3-3 draw. The Magpies have an excellent record against the Grecians; out of those 42 games, Notts claimed a result in 33, with 16 wins and 18 draws. The last game, however, saw Exeter come out on top, condemning Notts to a humiliating 4-1 defeat at Meadow Lane in March 2016. Exeter was formed in 1901 as St. Sidwell's

The first time that Notts County faced Leyton Orient was 103 years ago, when the Magpies travel to Millfields Road for a Division Two fixture. The East London outfit won 1-0. A total of 77 fixtures have taken place between the two, with the Magpies holding the upper hand historically - 30 wins, 19 draws and 28 defeats against Orient. Leyton Orient were founded in 1881, and have had several name changes throughout the years, including Eagle Cricket Club, Orient FC and Clapton Orient FC.

Notts County and Cheltenham Town have faced off just eight times in their history, and all meetings have come in the 21st century. The first clash was on 28 September 2002, when the Magpies played away at Whaddon Road and won 4-1. The last game, meanwhile, was at the start of the decade, and it proved to be another fruitful result for Notts, who put five unanswered goals past their opponents. As it stands, the Magpies have 4 wins, 2 defeats, and 2 draws against Cheltenham. Ch

Notts County have only played Accrington Stanley 15 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 original town's team, Accrington, were amongst the twelve founder members of the Foot

Notts County and Grimsby Town have met a total of 78 times over the years, with the first fixture coming on 5 October 1893. Notts won the Division Two clash 2-0 at Trent Bridge. The Magpies have 27 wins, while the Mariners have 32, and 19 games have been drawn. The two teams last met on 17 February 2010 at Meadow Lane, with Lee Hughes opening the scoring and Jamie Devitt equalising for a 1-1 draw. Grimsby Town FC was formed in 1878 after a meeting held at the Wellington Arms publi

Notts County and Hartlepool United have met 30 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 13 wins for Notts, 12 defeats, and 5 draws. In 1905, the amateur team West Hartlepool won the FA Amateur Cup which at the time was considered second only to the FA Cup. Partly as a result of this the opportunity for a professional team arose in 1908, when West Hartlepool Rugby Club went bust lea