League One action on October 24th sees Notts County host Stockport County in a fixture where the visitors arrive with a clear statistical edge. Notts County's season has begun with a solitary loss, scoring two but conceding three, leaving them winless after their opening match. Their form is a concern, reflected in a 0% win rate.
Conversely, Stockport County have endured a mixed start, recording one win and one loss from their two outings. They’ve found the net three times while letting in two, giving them a 50% win rate. The head-to-head record further compounds Notts County's challenge; Stockport have dominated recent encounters, including a resounding 5-2 victory and two other comfortable wins. The bookmakers’ odds heavily favour an away win or a draw, with Notts County given only a 10% chance of victory. Stockport will look to exploit Notts County's early season struggles, while the Magpies desperately need a performance to ignite their campaign and defy the historical trends. Expect Stockport’s attacking prowess to test Notts County's defence from the off.
1. J. Gibbons, 12. L. Ness, 3. R. McDonald, 4. J. Bedeau, 25. N. Tsaroulla, 27. R. Finneran, 20. S. Robertson, 26. I. Samuels-Smith, 19. L. Smyth, 11. C. Grant, 9. D. Kanu
1. Oliver Whatmuff, 25. M. Jobe, 6. E. O'Connell, 5. E. Pye, 15. R. Glover, 4. L. Bate, 10. O. Norwood, 23. B. Osborn, 7. J. Diamond, 19. K. Wootton, 16. H. Wood
Match events
11' Goal Normal Goal — Scott Robertson (Notts County) (assists: Conor·Grant)
15' Card Yellow Card — Nicholas Tsaroulla (Notts County)
56' Card Yellow Card — Ben Osborn (Stockport County)
61' subst Substitution 1 — D. Kanu (Notts County) (assists: Jack Evans)
61' subst Substitution 2 — Nicholas Tsaroulla (Notts County) (assists: Darius Lipsiuc)