Notts County’s first home game of 2026/27 will be on Sky Sports

Notts County’s 2026/27 League One campaign kicks off at Meadow Lane on 14 July 2026, with the Magpies hosting Leicester City live on Sky Sports Football at 12:30pm. The EFL has published the opening TV selections, giving fans their first look at when key matches will air. Russell Martin’s Leicester side will then face Burton Albion before heading to MK Dons, while their Carabao Cup draw paired them with Northampton Town at the King Power Stadium.

League standing: 5th in League Two, 80 pts, 24W-8D-14L from 46 games, recent form WDWDW. Goals this season: 74 scored, 52 conceded (+22 goal difference). Title race: 7 points behind leaders Bromley. Last result: Notts County 3-0 Salford City (2026-05-25). Recent form (last 5): 3W-2D-0L (WWDDW, most recent first); on a 2-game winning run.

When will TV selections for Notts County’s games be confirmed?

Broadcast picks could still shift fixtures, so supporters should plan away days carefully. The EFL has set deadlines for selections: by 2 July, August and September games will be confirmed. By 31 July, picks up to and including 8–11 January 2027 will be named. Then on 6 November, selections up to and including 2–3 March 2027 land, with 5 February covering 5–8 March 2027. From March, decisions move to a rolling weekly basis, looking four weeks ahead. TV picks for the penultimate weekend arrive three weeks out, while the final weekend is announced the following week.

Why Leicester City’s trip matters for Notts County

Leicester City’s visit is more than just a curtain-raiser. It’s a chance for Notts County to test themselves against a Championship side on day one. The Foxes, managed by Russell Martin, will arrive fresh from the Premier League, giving the Magpies a tough early test. For County fans, it’s a chance to see how their side handles top-flight opposition before the league proper begins.

What’s next for Notts County after the opener?

After the Leicester City clash, Notts County face Burton Albion at home before travelling to MK Dons. The Carabao Cup draw also handed them Northampton Town at the King Power Stadium. With TV selections still pending, fans must wait for fixture announcements that could shuffle dates. The schedule’s early shape suggests a packed start, so supporters should watch the EFL’s rolling updates closely.

The Magpies sit fifth in League Two with 80 points from 46 games, seven adrift of Bromley. They’ve scored 74 goals but conceded 52, leaving a +22 goal difference. Their last outing was a 3-0 win over Salford City on 25 May 2026, and they’ve won their last two games. With TV picks looming, the focus turns to how the broadcast schedule might reshape the early weeks of County’s campaign.