Match Reports

Notts County have finished the 2016-17 League Two season on a losing note, but all the pressure was on the opposition for 89 minutes as Newport County left it late to claim a 2-1 win at Rodney Parade on Saturday. After some nervy opening exchanges, Lenell John-Lewis caused concern when he beat his man and squared for Tom Owen-Evans, but Alex Howes weighed in to deny the youngster a certain goal. At the other end, Shola Ameobi got the better of former Magpie Scot Bennett on the right of

Notts County have edged up to second in League Two following another workmanlike performance in Tuesday night's 1-0 win over Swindon Town. Jon Stead's penalty just after the half-hour mark, after he was bundled over in the box by Olly Lancashire, was enough to secure the points for Kevin Nolan's charges. The first sighting of goal came in the eighth minute when Richard Duffy’s botched header fell to Keshi Anderson in the area, but the Swindon man volleyed straight at Adam Collin.

Notts County have moved into the top three of the League Two table thanks to a 1-1 draw at Cheltenham Town on Tuesday night. Originally meant to be played on Saturday afternoon, the fixture at Whaddon Road was moved back due to the adverse weather. The hosts weighed in with the first effort as Kevin Dawson fired an overhead kick wide while, at the other end, Jon Stead's cross failed to find a teammate's foot to send it goalwards. Some neat play in middle then lead to a chance for

Notts County fans have seen a lot of displays over the last few years that can be described as "the worst performance" they've ever seen and on Saturday there was another contender. The day's opponents, Cheltenham Town, were hardly setting League Two alight prior to kickoff but they ended up securing a 3-0 victory against a Notts side that was frankly diabolical. Steve Chettle had masterminded a decent 4-2 win over Doncaster Rovers in midweek and the hope was that something similar cou

Notts County have claimed an emphatic 3-2 win at Cheltenham Town in Saturday's League Two clash at Whaddon Road. John Sheridan's charges took the lead after just four minutes when a ball by Carl Dickinson fell to Jonathan Forte, who had enough space to fire a half-volley beyond Robins goalkeeper Russell Griffiths. The lead did not last long though, and in the 24th minute the hosts were level when Harry Pell whipped in a cross for Danny Wright to equalise with a close-range header.

Notts County have climbed out of the bottom two of League Two thanks to their first league win since October, a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Crawley Town. Neither side broke the deadlock in the first half, although Jonathan Forte came close on two occasions, forcing a save from Glenn Morris before nodding just over the bar. The visitors were forced to hang tight in the second half, although there was hope for them when Curtis Thompson was sent off in the 72nd minute. Nonetheless, Ke

Notts County's season continues to go from strength to strength as their unbeaten run now stretches to eight games, not to mention a four-match winning streak in League Two and four clean sheets in a row. The latest team to fall victim to the Magpies' continued renaissance is Crawley Town, with Kevin Nolan taking his team to the Broadfield Stadium and leaving with a 1-0 win. Notts weighed in with an effort on target after just two minutes when Jon Stead's low angled shot was held by Re

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

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

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

It really is going from bad to worse at Notts County, as the Magpies fell to a record-equalling ninth consecutive league defeat on Monday against Cambridge United at the Abbey Stadium. It wasn't a case of a near-miss either - it was a shambolic performance which saw ex-Notts boss Shaun Derry's charges put four goals past his old side for a 4-0 final result. The opening goal, on 19 minutes, set the tone perfectly for what was to come as Adam Collin fired a clearance into Luke Berry and

Notts County's 2017-18 season ended on a sour note as Coventry City put in an assured display, helped in no small part by several dubious refereeing decisions, to run out 4-1 winners at Meadow Lane. The first leg of their League Two playoff semi-final ended 1-1 as a contentious penalty saw the Sky Blues edge level on the night and in the tie, but the hope was that home advantage in the return leg could prove beneficial for the Magpies. However, the first half at the San Sirrel was litt

Well folks, I am absolutely thrilled to be able to tell you, in case you've been hiding under a rock this afternoon, that NOTTS COUNTY ARE STAYING UP!! It was a bumpy ride, and at one point, it really seemed like everything that could have gone wrong was going wrong, but things eventually worked out and the end result is that, despite being dead and buried as far back as six weeks ago, we will now spend another season in League One. Oldham Athletic were the team that stood between us a

Notts County put in one of their best performances of the season in front of the biggest Meadow Lane crowd of the 21st century in Saturday's 4-1 win over Crewe Alexandra. The Magpies charged just £2 for tickets for this League Two fixture, which went on to sell out on Friday afternoon, as part of Alan Hardy's one-year anniversary celebrations. From multi-decade season ticket holders to first-time attendees, the bumper crowd was rewarded with a great display against the Railwaymen after

The brief revival is just a memory now - the five-game unbeaten run has given way to two defeats on the trot and a renewed ringing of the alarm bells as Notts County loiter dangerously above the Notts County drop zone. Unlike the horror show at Bury last Saturday, the Magpies put in a much-improved performance, but if it isn't the players that screw things up, then chances are it'll be the officials as in tonight's case. Notts went to MK Dons, a side flying high in the fourth tier, and

Notts County put in a much improved performance in Harry Kewell's first home league game in charge but defensive issues came back to haunt the Magpies as they were held to a 3-3 draw by Stevenage at Meadow Lane. Three times Notts went ahead in the game and three times they were pegged back by the visitors, yielding just a second point of the season. The Magpies took the lead midway through the first half as Ben Nugent brought down Jon Stead in the box for a penalty, which the veteran s

Notts County's poor form continues as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Cambridge United in Tuesday night's League Two clash at Meadow Lane. The first chance of the game fell to U's forward Uche Ikpeazu, who made the most of a deflection in his favour but was unable to find the target from 18 yards. Shaun Derry's charges, however, continued to impress, and they duly took the lead on 26 minutes when Ikpeazu bumped off Louis Laing before playing COnor Newton through on goal to sidefoot p

Another matchday, another impressive Notts County performance as Kevin Nolan's genius continues to translate to his team, the Magpies claiming a 3-1 win over Colchester United in Saturday's League Two clash at Meadow Lane. The hosts began brightly and were ahead after just seven minutes as Haydn Hollis nodded home after a goalmouth scramble which saw Shola Ameobi and Jon Stead come close right before the defender made sure of the goal. Colchester were level midway through the first hal

Notts County have seen their unbeaten run come to an abrupt end as they travelled to Stevenage FC on Saturday and left on the receiving end of a 3-0 defeat. It had been exactly a month ago that the Magpies lost in League Two as Accrington Stanley claimed a 2-0 win on their own turf, after which Notts three wins and two draws to ease their relegation fears. However, the gap between Kevin Nolan's side and the bottom two has now been narrowed to just five points as Boro got off to the per

Notts County earned their first away win of the season with a 2-1 win at Tranmere Rovers. The hosts went ahead before the break, but County responded well. Matthew Dennis equalised early in the second half, and Kellan Gordon struck the winner with a composed finish. The Magpies stayed organised and saw out the match with little fuss. Martin Paterson kept faith with the same starting eleven that drew 2-2 with Bromley, though there was a welcome return to the bench for Alassana Jatta following sus

Notts County were held to a 2–2 draw by Bromley at Meadow Lane, despite a brace from Matthew Dennis. Head coach Martin Paterson named an unchanged line-up from the midweek win over Shrewsbury Town. With Alassana Jatta ruled out through a back spasm, Jodi Jones again started up front alongside Dennis, who came into the game looking to score for the third consecutive match. The Magpies began strongly and almost took an early lead when Dennis headed wide from Nick Tsaroulla’s cross. Minutes later,

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