Notts County face Leicester City in League One opener
Notts County begin their League One campaign against Leicester City, who have lost just one of their last seven league games against the Magpies. The Magpies have faced Leicester on matchday one of a league campaign twice before, losing 3-0 in 1952 before winning 4-0 in 1983.
What happened?
This will be the first league meeting between Notts County and Leicester City since a 4-1 victory for the Magpies in March 1994. That is County's only victory in their last 13 home league matches against the Foxes, however (D6 L6).
Why it matters for Notts County
Leicester City have lost just one of their last seven league games against Notts County (W4 D2), though will be looking to avoid losing successive league fixtures against the Magpies for the first time since 1914. The Magpies have faced Leicester on matchday one of a league campaign twice before, losing 3-0 in 1952 before winning 4-0 in 1983.
What comes next?
Notts County have a tough start to the season, with their next fixture against Barnsley on January 1, 2027. The Magpies are currently 7 points behind leaders Bromley in the League Two table, with a goal difference of +22. They have scored 74 goals this season, conceding 52.
