Notts County were held to a 0-0 draw by Walsall at Meadow Lane, with manager Martin Paterson left frustrated by his team's inability to find the final moment.

What happened?

The Magpies had the majority of the possession against the League Two leaders, but were unable to find the net. Matthew Dennis' strike from the edge of the six-yard box for County was as close as either side got to breaking the deadlock, but visiting goalkeeper Myles Roberts was equal to the shot.

Why it matters for Notts County

The draw leaves Notts County 5th in League Two, with 80 points from 46 games, and 7 points behind leaders Bromley. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 games, including a 3-0 win over Salford City on 2026-05-25.

What comes next?

Notts County will look to bounce back from the frustrating draw and close the gap on the leaders. Their next game will be crucial in determining their chances of promotion. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 5th in League Two | | Points | 80 | | Recent form | WDWDW | | Goals this season | 74 scored, 52 conceded | | Title race | 7 points behind leaders Bromley | The team's performance was dominant, but they just couldn't find that final moment to win the game. Credit to Walsall, they defended well and were organized, and Notts County didn't do enough to win the game.