Notts County prepare to host league leaders Stockport County at Meadow Lane this Saturday in a key League One fixture. The Magpies, currently 18th in the table with 10 points from 10 games, will look to use their home advantage against a side 12 points clear at the summit. Their record of two wins and four draws from their opening ten matches leaves them with work to do.
Their form has been mixed, with a 2-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday last time out providing a welcome boost. That win, secured by a penalty from D. Kanu and a late strike from Darius Lipsiuc, snapped a run of consecutive defeats to Wycombe and Oxford United. The recent 2-0 loss at Wycombe on Saturday 17 October featured an own goal and a late concession.
Stockport County arrive with momentum, having won their last two matches against Bromley and Shrewsbury. Their 3-4-3 formation, featuring players like Oliver Whatmuff and K. Wootton, presents a significant challenge for the Notts County defence.
Recent form and results
Notts County's recent results show a pattern of inconsistency. Following the win over Sheffield Wednesday, their last five outings read win, loss, win, loss, win. This sequence includes a 5-1 victory over Nottingham Forest U21 and a 2-1 win against Grimsby, but also a 2-0 loss at Reading. They have scored 10 goals this season but conceded 13, leaving them with a negative goal difference. The team's last starting XI, a 3-4-2-1 setup, included J. Gibbons in goal and attackers like C. Grant and the match-winner D. Kanu.
Stockport's strong start has them sitting pretty at the top of the standings. A win for Notts County would not only halt the leaders' progress but also provide key points in their own battle to climb the table. The match kicks off at Meadow Lane on Saturday, October 24.
