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Match Report: David McGoldrick at the Double as Magpies Secure Confident Home Win


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Notts County delivered a confident and composed performance to secure a 2-0 victory over Accrington Stanley at Meadow Lane, despite the absence of key players Jodi Jones, Dan Crowley, and Alassana Jatta. 

The Magpies extended their impressive start to the season, with David McGoldrick stealing the show and Alex Bass standing firm between the sticks.

The match began at a brisk pace, with Notts County showing their intent from the off. Within the first 20 minutes, McGoldrick put Notts ahead, curling a sublime right-footed effort from outside the box into the top right corner. The goal, assisted by Jacob Bedeau, was a glimpse of McGoldrick's quality and experience, as he made the most of his opportunity to open the scoring. The forward was a constant threat to the Accrington backline and showcased his sharpness throughout.

Accrington struggled to cope with Notts' dominance, particularly in possession. With 61% of the ball, the Magpies dictated the pace of the game, regularly moving it through midfield with ease. George Abbott, stepping into a central role, was outstanding in his defensive work. The youngster repeatedly broke up play and linked up well with his teammates, proving to be a vital cog in Notts' midfield. His tenacity was on full display as he won several important challenges, preventing Accrington from gaining any significant momentum.

As the game progressed, Notts County grew in confidence, pinning Accrington back and forcing them to defend deep. In goal, Alex Bass was superb, making a number of crucial saves to preserve the Magpies' clean sheet. His calmness and authority at the back were vital in dealing with the few chances that Accrington managed to create. One of Bass' standout moments came late in the match when he kept out a header from Accrington’s Josh Woods, diving low to his right to deny the forward from close range.

McGoldrick added his second of the afternoon in the 67th minute, once again displaying his clinical finishing ability. A neat pass from Curtis Edwards found McGoldrick just outside the box, and the forward made no mistake, firing a low shot into the centre of the goal to put Notts firmly in control.

While Accrington tried to mount a response, their efforts were hampered by their own indiscipline, committing 15 fouls and picking up six yellow cards in a feisty affair. Stanley’s best chance came late on, but Bass was equal to a header from Woods in stoppage time, further highlighting his reliability in goal.

Notts County's defensive unit, marshalled expertly by Bass, stood firm throughout, allowing only three shots on target from the visitors. Meanwhile, the Magpies produced eight efforts of their own, consistently threatening with well-worked corners and quick transitions in attack. The home side's superiority was evident as they earned nine corners compared to Accrington's two.

Despite the absence of some key figures, this victory highlighted the depth and resilience within the squad. Notts County continue to impress, with this win cementing their place among the frontrunners. A professional and composed display, boosted by McGoldrick's finishing and Bass’ assured goalkeeping, left the home crowd in high spirits as the final whistle blew.

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NottsCountyKev

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What a performance from Notts County! Despite missing key players like Jones, Crowley, and Jatta, the team showed incredible depth and quality. McGoldrick’s two goals were sensational, showcasing his skill and experience. Bass was equally impressive, making crucial saves to keep a clean sheet. Abbott was a standout in midfield, breaking up play and linking well with his teammates. The team dominated possession and created numerous chances, highlighting their growing confidence and cohesion. This win is an excellent testament to the squad's capability and potential for the rest of the season. Thrilled for the lads!

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allardyces tash

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It's fantastic to see Notts performing so well, especially with key players missing. McGoldrick's finishing was top-notch, and Bass’s saves were crucial. The team's ability to control possession and create chances shows the depth and quality in the squad. Abbott's contributions in midfield were impressive, breaking up play and linking up with teammates seamlessly. Overall, a well-rounded and professional performance that promises great things for the rest of the season.

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NiftyNick

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Accrington couldn’t cope with our tempo. Well done, lads!

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upthepies

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A fantastic result for Notts County, which showcased their depth and resilience. McGoldrick was the star of the show with two brilliant goals, but it was a team effort. Bass was superb in goal, making several key saves to deny Accrington. Abbott's performance in midfield was a revelation, showing great defensive skills and linking up well with the attack. The Magpies controlled possession and dictated the flow of the game, which made it difficult for Accrington to build momentum. It’s great to see the team performing so well even without some key players.

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NottsTastic

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What a match! McGoldrick was on fire today. Truly a great performance from Notts.

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Robbie

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I'm absolutely chuffed with this win because we had three key players out, but the team responded magnificently to the task & gave Notts a win, that last season, they wouldn't have got.

Didzy shon once again up front, with special mention to our defensive unit that were solid once again.

The midfield area worked so well together too, with George Abbott standing out. What a debut for him. It will be hard to leave him out against Bromley.

This game proves that Notts have a much stronger squad now. It's important because it's going to be a long season & players will get injured. 

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Fan of Big Tone

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Despite having three players missing I thought Notts played superbly, McGoldrick had another masterclass performance and showed why he’s played at the very top. The young lad George Abbot from Tottenham had a really good game and showed maturity above his years it was hard to believe he’s only 19. A great all round performance from the team.

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liampie

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notts played very well, against a team that knew that their fouls and challenges would make it more of a challenge. i dont think they looked like scoring, we just looked calm and i never once thought notts would concede to accrington. their player smuggly trying to take on bass when the offside went up and he knowingly still tried to play on. bass was determined just as much as our defenders to keep a clean sheet. we cant get carried away tho, accrington played well but are in poor form and we just need to take the positives.

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JustLikeJuve

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Notts County dominated the match, with outstanding performances from Conor Grant, Alex Bass, Matty Platt, and Jacob Bedeau. David McGoldrick's clinical finishing sealed the deal. A well-deserved win for the Magpies.

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KingMaynard

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Love seeing the young players stepping up. Abbott was brilliant in midfield.

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OoooooTommy

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Brilliant result! McGoldrick’s finishing was on another level. Bass in goal was outstanding, making critical saves when needed. Abbott’s work in midfield was top-notch, breaking up play and linking up well. Solid performance from the team, against a disappointing dirty Accrington Stanley.

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JIMBO

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David McGoldrick’s goals were pure class. Credit to the team for remarkable performance. The team showed great depth and resilience. Controlling possession and creating chances, they looked confident all match. Brilliant effort, Notts!

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ExiledPie

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That was a superb display from Notts. McGoldrick's goals were the highlight, but it was a solid team effort overall. Bass was great in goal, making some important stops to secure the clean sheet. The midfield, especially Edwards and Abbott, was dynamic and did well to maintain control. Accrington never really got a foothold thanks to our dominance in possession. It's impressive to see such a performance with several key players missing. It's clear that this squad has great depth and resilience, which bodes well for the future. Really looking forward to seeing more games like this.

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TheSkipper

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I thought the performance levels of the whole squad were very good, the win was a sign of the class and belief we are building amongst our camp. I can't fault a single player's performance, it was a very well managed game and Accrington Stanley had no answers on how to deal with Notts. If it wasn't for some fine saves by their keeper, they would have been thrashed by a higher goal margin. I thought they looked a bit lost and lacking creativity, defensively they should have been much better.

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Blake

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I thought it was a big improvement compared to last season. We managed the game well and took the chances we had. I'm not sure how we didn't score two more goals!

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Joshua

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The result and clean sheet are very important. I agree. I think the unbeaten start is often overlooked. It shows that the pre-season worries were nonsense. Accrington Stanley weren't at their best. We played well and were determined to win. It was a professional performance. They seemed to be struggling to create good chances, at least not enough to threaten Alex Bass seriously.

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