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Notts County Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday Sheffield Wednesday

League One

League One · Oct 20, 2026 · 18:45

Final score: Notts County 2–0 Sheffield Wednesday

Match preview

A struggling Sheffield Wednesday side travels to Meadow Lane to face Notts County in League One action on October 20, 2026. The Magpies, fresh off a season-opening defeat, will be eager to register their first points, despite a challenging start that saw them concede three goals. Their home advantage could be a crucial factor in this encounter.

Sheffield Wednesday arrive in dire straits. With a solitary win and a staggering 32 losses from 46 matches, their season has been one of extreme difficulty. The Owls have shipped 89 goals and their recent form offers little comfort, having won just one of their last five league outings. However, the head-to-head record heavily favors Wednesday, with three consecutive victories against Notts County, including a dominant 3-0 win in their most recent meeting. This historical dominance might provide a much-needed psychological edge. The high draw probability suggests a tight affair, with both teams desperate for a positive result. Notts County will look to exploit Wednesday's defensive frailties, while the visitors will hope their historical supremacy can spark an overdue upturn in fortunes.

Standings

Recent form

Notts County

Sheffield Wednesday

Head-to-head

  • : Sheffield Wednesday 3–0 Notts County
  • : Notts County 1–2 Sheffield Wednesday
  • : Sheffield Wednesday 2–1 Notts County

Lineups

Notts County (Formation: 3-4-2-1)

1. J. Gibbons, 12. L. Ness, 3. R. McDonald, 4. J. Bedeau, 2. J. Gibbons, 6. M. Sanders, 15. J. Evans, 25. N. Tsaroulla, 7. C. Roberts, 27. R. Finneran, 39. L. Ndlovu

Sheffield Wednesday (Formation: 4-2-3-1)

13. A. Maynard-Brewer, 7. Y. Valery, 5. D. Bernard, 6. L. Cooper, 33. R. James, 18. J. Heskey, 10. B. Bannan, 8. C. Slattery, 50. D. Keillor-Dunn, 24. H. Gray, 9. J. Lowe

Match events

  • 14' subst Substitution 1 — Di'Shon Bernard (Sheffield Wednesday) (assists: Gabriel·Otegbayo)
  • 15' Card Yellow Card — Callum Slattery (Sheffield Wednesday)
  • 34' Card Yellow Card — Luka Smyth (Notts County)
  • 38' Goal Penalty — D. Kanu (Notts County)
  • 45'+2 Card Yellow Card — Conor·Grant (Notts County)
  • 45' subst Substitution 2 — Callum Slattery (Sheffield Wednesday) (assists: Ali Al-Hamadi)
  • 50' Card Red Card — Jamal Lowe (Sheffield Wednesday)
  • 56' subst Substitution 3 — Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) (assists: Billy Mitchell)
  • 56' subst Substitution 4 — Reece James (Sheffield Wednesday) (assists: Max Lowe)
  • 63' subst Substitution 1 — Luka Smyth (Notts County) (assists: lee ndlovu)
  • 63' subst Substitution 2 — Nicholas Tsaroulla (Notts County) (assists: Callum Roberts)
  • 71' subst Substitution 3 — Conor·Grant (Notts County) (assists: Darius Lipsiuc)
  • 71' subst Substitution 4 — Scott Robertson (Notts County) (assists: Max Sanders)
  • 78' subst Substitution 5 — Gabriel·Otegbayo (Sheffield Wednesday) (assists: Kieran Morrison)
  • 80' subst Substitution 5 — D. Kanu (Notts County) (assists: Jack Evans)
  • 81' Goal Normal Goal — Darius Lipsiuc (Notts County) (assists: Rory Finneran)
  • 89' Card Yellow Card — Jaden Heskey (Sheffield Wednesday)

Match statistics

  • expected_goals: 0 — 0
  • Passes accurate: 4 — 4
  • Total passes: 7 — 7
  • Free Kicks: 0 — 1
  • Fouls: 1 — 0
  • Red Cards: 0 — 0
  • Yellow Cards: 0 — 0
  • Shots on Goal: 0 — 0
  • Shots off Goal: 0 — 0
  • Ball Possession: 47% — 53%