Match Reports

Notts County secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against AFC Wimbledon at Meadow Lane, digging deep to maintain a clean sheet despite being under sustained pressure from the visitors. Matty Platt’s second-half goal proved decisive as the Magpies edged out The Dons in a tightly contested encounter. The match began with both teams cautiously probing each other's defences. Notts County, as has been the norm this season, dominated possession with 68%, but they struggled to convert this into

In a gripping encounter at Edgeley Park, Stockport County emerged triumphant with a 2-1 victory over Notts County. Their resilience and tactical prowess were on full display. The game wrapped up in a whirlwind of suspense, keeping spectators glued to their seats, hearts pounding, right up until the referee’s final blow. The pivotal moment unfolded in the 85th minute. Jayden Richardson of Stockport County drew a foul in the penalty area, paving the way for a nerve-wracking penalty kick. Padd

It's one of the most overused cliches in football. "It was a game of two halves". However, it perfectly describes today's game against Crewe, as the Railwaymen outplayed a lacklustre Notts in the first half, before the Pies' dynamic second half display ensured a share of the spoils. Playing in their first home game since January 22nd, Notts, in a 4-2-3-1 formation, started out well, debutant John Cofie earning a corner early with some good pressuring. Jamal Campbell-Ryce, arguably

Notts County's League Cup journey ended in heart-wrenching fashion as they were knocked out by Shrewsbury Town in a 4-3 penalty shoot-out following a gripping 3-3 draw after 90 minutes. The Magpies showed great determination and spirit, but ultimately, it was the home side that held their nerve in the penalties, leaving County fans wondering what might have been. The match kicked off with Notts County asserting their dominance early on. Within just four minutes, Conor Grant capitalised on a

And so our hoodoo against Walsall at Meadow Lane continues, although it didn't have to be in such unfortunate and controversial circumstances. After making a poor start and conceding a goal early on, Garry Thompson pulled it back, only to then lose it when a penalty that shouldn't have been was conceded and duly converted by the Saddlers to secure a 2-1 win.   The game began in lively fashion when Tom Bradshaw found himself nearly

Notts County fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Gillingham in a match that was overshadowed by questionable officiating and missed opportunities. Despite dominating possession with an impressive 70.5% of the ball, the Magpies were left frustrated as they struggled to convert their control into a tangible result, while Gillingham, with just 29.5% possession, capitalised on a controversial goal to secure all three points. The game's only goal came in the 38th minute, with Gillingham’s E

Notts County suffered a thrilling 4-3 loss against Peterborough United at the Weston Homes Stadium. The Magpies put in a determined performance but were let down by poor defending & Peterborough's sharp finishing. The match started rapidly, with Peterborough scoring first after 10 minutes. Ricky-Jade Jones netted neatly into the bottom left corner following an accurate pass from Kwame Poku. However, Notts County reacted strongly. Cedwyn Scott levelled matters in the 13th minut

Notts County took to the pitch at the Eco-Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon, facing Doncaster Rovers in a match that saw both teams battle hard but ultimately share the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Coming into the game, the Magpies hoped to maintain momentum from their recent performances. While they showed flashes of attacking prowess, Doncaster’s resilience ensured honours were even. Play began energetically, with Notts County aiming to make their mark early on. In the 13th minute, their

Notts County roared to the top of the Sky Bet League Two table on Saturday afternoon with a fantastic 3-1 victory over Accrington Stanley at Meadow Lane.  The win, their third in a row, puts them in first place after six games in the fourth tier, and goes a long way into giving belief in their campaign for back-to-back promotions. An early header by Dan Crowley was soon cancelled out by a looping Josh Andrews header, but a sensational brace from Macauley Langstaff in the second half pu

Notts County fell to a narrow 3-2 defeat against Walsall at Bescot Stadium tonight, despite dominating possession with 76%. A mix of clinical finishing from the hosts and missed chances for the Magpies proved costly, leaving Notts County in 6th place in the League Two table. The match began with both teams pressing high, but neither side could break the deadlock in the first half. Notts County controlled the ball, but Walsall's defence held firm. The best chance for the Magpies in the

Notts County fought back from two goals down to clinch a point in a 2-2 draw against Grimsby Town in Saturday's League Two meeting at Meadow Lane. Paul Hurst's charges began the game brightly and were ahead just after the half-hour mark when a corner was headed towards goal by Shaun Person. Despite the defender being around 15 yards out, the ball dumbfounded every Notts defender and crept into the bottom corner, much to the dismay of the home players, staff and fans. It would get

Notts County put on a dominant display at Meadow Lane, securing a convincing 4-1 victory over Grimsby Town. The Magpies took control of the match early on and never looked back, delighting the home fans with a performance full of attacking flair and clinical finishing. The match kicked off with both sides eager to make an impact, but it was Notts County who struck first. Just six minutes into the game, Alassana Jatta found himself perfectly positioned to convert a cross from Dan Crowle

Notts County secured a battling 2-1 victory over Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium, extending their impressive start to the League Two campaign. First-half goals from Nick Tsaroulla and David McGoldrick gave the Magpies a commanding lead, but a late strike from Joseph Gbode set up a tense finish.   The visitors controlled possession with 56% but had to weather periods of pressure from Gillingham, who registered four shots on target compared to Notts County’s three. In a feisty con

Yet another false dawn, or the sign of Notts finally getting their act together? Today, our beloved and beleaguered team travelled to the Coral Windows Stadium to face the valiant warriors of the 2012/13 Carling Cup, Bradford City, and came away with a point. Gary Liddle scored his first ever goal for Notts just before half time, a few days after having one disallowed but Mark Yeates' equaliser on 69 minutes ensured a share of the spoils for both teams. Shaun Derry made a couple o

Notts County battled back to salvage a 1-1 draw against Barrow in a hard-fought contest at Holker Street. The Magpies dominated possession, controlling 72% of the ball, but it was the Bluebirds who opened the scoring and put Notts under pressure for much of the match. The hosts made an early impact, taking the lead in the 7th minute through Rory Feely. Feely finished from close range, latching onto a pass from Katia Kouyate to fire past Alex Bass and give Barrow the advantage. It

It's now getting seriously concerning at Meadow Lane as Notts County have now slipped six points from safety after losing 1-0 to Cambridge United on Saturday. Despite a bumper crowd at the San Sirrel and an opponent in the lower reaches of League Two, the Magpies once again failed to put up a good enough fight, and a record of four wins from 28 games has relegation written all over it. Notts weren't at the races for much of the first half, although Kristian Dennis came close to opening

Notts County continued their impressive form in League Two with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Swindon Town, as David McGoldrick's brace secured all three points in a pulsating encounter at the County Ground.  This victory, in what is Notts County's second season back in the Football League, is a testament to the Magpies’ growing momentum as they push for promotion. The match started with both sides showing intent, but it was Swindon who drew first blood in the 21st minute. Gavin Kilke

Notts County made it to the second round of the League Cup for the first time in three years with a nervy 3-2 win against Fleetwood Town. The Lancashire side took the lead and were on top in the first 25 minutes, but the Magpies equalised with a superb Enoch Showunmi header. They added two more superb goals in the second half, but David Ball's last-minute goal made for a tense finish. Another sour point was the sending off of Manny Smith, who will now miss the Peterborough game. Chris Kiw

Well, it's finally got to that stage. Notts County are bottom of the Football League. Macclesfield Town, managed by one-time Magpie Sol Campbell, put in a display that overshadowed the hosts at Meadow Lane and claimed a 2-1 win which saw them leapfrog Notts off the foot of League Two. Frankly, it's the same old story. An overall turgid display, the odd good moment following the equaliser where County looked as though they would go into the lead, only for shoddy defending to prove our d

Notts County produced a thrilling comeback at Hayes Lane to secure a 4-2 victory over Bromley, overcoming a shaky start that saw them 2-0 down within the first six minutes.  In a match that showcased their resilience and attacking prowess, the Magpies found their way back into the game thanks to key performances from returning players Jodi Jones, Dan Crowley, and Alassana Jatta. The match started disastrously for Notts County, with Bromley’s Michael Cheek opening the scoring in the 4th

Finally, FINALLY Notts County have put in a display worthy of the fans' time and money AND yielded a great result. Could this be another formative step in the Greatest Escape? The Magpies went to Forest Green Rovers on Saturday for a tricky-seeming League Two fixture and left the New Lawn with all three points courtesy of a 2-1 win. Notts began brightly against the side managed by their former boss Mark Cooper as Nottingham Forest loanee Virgil Gomis forced FGR keeper Mark Lewis into a

The 2024/25 League Two season began with a goalless draw between Tranmere Rovers and Notts County at Prenton Park, as the Magpies controlled much of the game but were unable to convert their dominance into a winning goal. Stuart Maynard's Notts County side took control from the outset, enjoying 65.4% of the possession, yet found themselves frustrated by a resilient Tranmere defence. The hosts, however, started brightly, with debutant Cameron Norman providing an early scare for the visitors.