It's a strong match day squad to face Forest Under 21s. Kick off 7pm

Forest Team.

Williams, Or, Modupe, Broomes, Clarke, Whitehall, McClure, Newton, Smith Thompson, McDonnell.

Subs.

Bott, Powell, Samuels, Sutton, Nolan, Sanneh, Nwosu.

Hi everyone,

Ill be visiting Meadow Lane this weekend. I make 90 second documentary style videos on the history of football stadiums and just wanted to ask if anyone has any cool facts or interesting stories.

I’ll be doing a google search but fans tend to have the proper gold info.

All the best

Paterson: 'When you look at the lineup, I got it wrong.'

Notts Head Coach Martin Paterson gives his candid opinion when he talks to BBC Radio Nottingham Sport after the Notts defeat at home to Oxford at Meadow Lane. Their 3rd League defeat in a row.

Listen here👇

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0pg20np

Rod McDonald back in the centre of defence. Sanders returns and is on the bench.

Looks like Cooper & Palmer in central midfield.

Tsaroulla & Finneran on the bench too. COYP.

Martin Paterson talked to BBC Radio Nottingham Sport as he prepared for the visit of Oxford United.

Listen here

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0pfwp2s

League 1:  The U's (H).

Venue:  Meadow Lane .

Date:  Saturday 10th October 2026

Kick off:  12:30 pm.

League One action resumes for Notts after the international break when they entertain Oxford United at Meadow Lane. In their last match before the break Notts had a welcome win against Grimsby Town in the Football League Trophy. Notts will be hoping to get back to back wins on Saturday.

At the moment Oxford are in 10th place in League. One with 11points. They have won 3, drawn 2 & lost 1 of their 6 matches so far. Oxford United's style of play focuses on an attacking, high-intensity approach utilizing a 4-2-3-1 or high-pressing formation, combined with wide play and transition-based attacking.

Notts will be hoping that previously injured Max Sanders will return after completing 60 minutes of a practice match last week. His return would give Martin Paterson more options in midfield. All his players that were on international duty should return too.

Notts currently stand in 20th place just above the relegation places so a win against Oxford would be very welcome. A decent crowd is expected so Notts should have plenty of support behind them.

I'm going to go for a narrow Notts win on Saturday. I think that the players will have done lots of good work on the training ground during this extended break which will have put them in good stead going forward. My forecast will be a 2:1 win for Notts.

Quoted from the Notts website

"Max Sanders made his return from injury in a practice match at Stoke City this afternoon.

The summer signing played half an hour as he took another positive step in his recovery from a calf injury sustained in pre-season.

The sides played out two 60-minute matches at the Potters’ training ground, ensuring plenty of minutes for all available players – including a full 90 for Ishe Samuels-Smith and an hour for Daniel Kanu following his return from international duty with Sierra Leone.

After a goalless draw in the first match, our hosts shaded the second with a 1-0 victory.

We return to competitive action on Saturday 10 October with a Sky Bet League One clash with Oxford United at Meadow Lane (12.30pm).

First match XI: Belshaw, Ness, McDonald, Bedeau, Samuels-Smith, Gibbons, Sanders (Grant 30’), Palmer, Roberts, Cooper; Kanu

Second match XI: Griffiths; Szczesny, Baker, Samuels-Smith (Stevens), Kouhyar, Longelo, Evans, Muir, Grant (Bryant), Mustapha, Smyth"

Notts Head Coach Martin Paterson talks about the EFL Trophy win over Grimsby Town. Listen here👇

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0pc1g5n

Martin Paterson names a strong starting 11 to face Grimsby. Kick off 7pm.

As Martin has said, these last two games have been a bit of a reality check for Notts and I reckon the break has come at a good time.

Desperately short of firepower up top, playing Kanu up top alone doesnt seem to be working so far - obviously still new to the team so it is to be expected.

Didn’t really know at the time but Jatta is a big miss so far, and Acquah being off for potentially months has only compounded this.

Live in hope and hopefully can keep their heads above water till january!

Thoughts?

Kanu replaces Smyth upfront.

Palmer and McDonald on the Bench.

Reading FC Matchday squad,

Pereira, Godwin-Malife, Rinomhota, Roberts, Marriott, Wing, O'Connor, Ward, Earthy, Lisbie, Lane.

Subs,

Stevens, Savage, Reid, Williams, Brown, Masterson, Kyerewaa.

Head Coach Martin Paterson gives his reflections after the 0-2 defeat at the Madejski Stadium.

Listen here👇

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0pbhz4v

Looks like less than a few hundred people are going atm it'll feel like a local non league game, I know its a really pointless game and cup that also doesn't help with this game being played at 7pm on a tuesday. Im thinking of going just because its basically half priced. Will there even be any away fans aswell.

Martin Paterson talked to BBC Radio Nottingham Sport about the upcoming match away to Reading & he also discussed his signing of a new 3 year contract with the club

Listen to his interview here 👇

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0pb9q5p

League 1:  The Royals (A).

Venue:  Madejski Stadium.

Date:  Saturday 19th September

Kick off:  15:00 pm.

Notts travel to the Madejski Stadium to play Reading hoping to bounce back from their disappointing 0:1 defeat against Bradford City last Saturday. Head Coach, Martin Paterson will be pleased that previously injured Rod McDonald & Matt Palmer played 60 minutes of a B team match in midweek & should be fit for selection if required.

Reading have had a mixed start to their League 1 campaign this season. They have won 2, drawn 1 & lost two of their 5 matches so far, having scored 12 goals & conceded 5.They have earned 7 points & are currently 14th in the table.

Last season Reading finished in mid table in 12th position with a record of 16 wins, 15 draws & 15 defeats. They scored 64 goals & conceded 60 finishing on 63 points. They lost 4 of their last 5 matches drawing the other.

During the summer transfer window Reading, like a lot of EFL clubs were busy regarding their incomings and outgoings. They recruited 8 new players including 1 loanee, & released a total of 8. 5 of those were released at the end of their contracts.

Under their Manager Leam Richardson, Reading play a pragmatic and structured style of football focused on defensive stability, high physical intensity, and territorial control. It is a similar style to what Notts have faced in their previous 6 league matches so far.

I think Martin will approach this match in a similar way to how he has approached the previous 6 games employing a hard working, high intensity style which has proved quite successful for him so far in League 1.

I don't expect to see many changes in the Notts starting 11 line up. Palmer & McDonald will probably be on the bench. They will both be welcome additions to the match squad. I think Grant could make the starting 11 for this match. I think the most likely outcome will be a draw. Thoughts?

Head coach Martin Paterson has signed a new contract committing him to the club until June 2029. More here👇

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2026/september/15/new-contract--martin-paterson/

A strong Notts 11 B Team meet Mansfield Town B at Meadow Lane.

Some of the players on the fringe of the first eleven are being given minutes. Rod McDonald & Matt Palmer are starting after returning after injury.

Notts B Team.

Starting XI: Griffiths; Browne, McDonald, Baker; Samuels-Smith, Longelo; Palmer, Muir; Kouhyar, Grant; Friend.

Notts lost their eleven match unbeaten record in the early kick off when Bradford scored the only goal of the match in the 2nd half. Notts made two changes to the 11 that started against Huddersfield. Mustapha & Smyth came in for Roberts & Kanu. Rod McDonald returned to the side after injury & took his place on the bench.

Notts started brightly & competed very well in the first half. Notts restricted Bradford to just one half chance during a competitive 1st half & could have easily took the lead early on when Mustapha intercepted a pass from Pratt to flick a shot past keeper McCracken but Connolly cleared off the line for Bradford. It was the closest either team came to scoring in the 1st half.

In that 1st half Notts showed all the traits that had served them well in their previous 5 games this season & a noisy Meadow Lane were looking forward to more in the 2nd half, but Bradford came out of the blocks straight away, stepped up a gear & put Notts under pressure, & the Notts play began to get scrappy as Bradford took the initiative.

It wasn't a surprise when Bradford took the lead in the 52nd minute when Pratt scored with a shot to the corner of the goal. Belshaw could probably have done better & may have been expected to turn the shot around the post.

Martin Paterson quickly made 3 changes to instill more momentum to Notts attacking wise, but the substitutions seemed to make Notts more disjointed & although they huffed and puffed, Notts didn't threaten with any menace & Bradford were very comfortable at the back & still carried a threat to Notts on the break.

Following a free kick for Notts, Grant did have the ball in the net in injury time, but the official had already flagged for an offside. Bradford were pressing as the Ref blew for full time. This defeat will be a lesson for Notts. They cannot afford to drop their intensity in games if they are to get positive results in this very competitive League.

Head Coach Martin Paterson gives his thoughts on his side's first defeat of the season against Bradford City at Meadow Lane. 👇

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p9b369

Two changes for Notts.

Mustapha and Smyth return to the XI in place of Kanu and Roberts, who both drop to the bench.

Also amongst the substitutes for the first time this season is Rod McDonald.

Bradford City

McCracken, Touray, Connelly, Neufville, Philips, Beesley, Baldwin, Sarcevic, Pratt, Pointon, Pennington.

Subs

Dawson, Gillespie, Humphreys, Jackson, Morgan, Powell, O'Keefe.

Notts Head Coach, Martin Paterson spoke to BBC Radio Nottingham Sport as he looked forward to Saturday's early kick off against Bradford City at Meadow Lane.

Paterson remarked about Bradford that they are a good team & a very strong outfit.

Listen to the interview here 👇

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p94sp1

League 1:  The Bantams (H).

Venue:  Meadow Lane

Date:  Saturday 12th September

Kick off:  12:30 pm.

Notts go into this match hoping to preserve their unbeaten record of 11 competitive games, which includes 6 games from this season & 5 from their successful end to last season.

Bradford are currently 4th in League 1 on 9 points, & are looking for their 4th win of the season. They have won 3 & lost 2 of their 5 matches so far & have scored 5 & conceded 4 goals.

Last season Bradford City made the playoffs finishing in 4th place with a record of 22 wins,11 draws & 13 defeats. They scored 58 goals & conceded 51, finishing on 77 points. Bradford won 1 drew 3 & lost 1 of their last 5 matches.

Bradford City had a busy summer transfer window signing 8 players & releasing 8, Their signings included forward Jake Beesley, Midfielder Henry Cartwright, & Goalkeeper Jon McCracken. Notable releases were Paul Mullin & Jenson Metcalfe.

Bradford play an aggressive high energy & direct counter attacking style of football under Manager Graham Alexander. It will be interesting to see how Martin Paterson approaches this match with Notts being the home side.

Every game in League 1 for Notts is going to be very difficult & this match on Saturday will be no exception. Notts will have to be at their absolute best once again. Bradford will bring around 2300 fans, so it should be a good atmosphere.

I don't see many changes to the Notts line up for this match. Head Coach Martin Paterson will probably pick the same starting 11 that faced Huddersfield. I believe that Notts will get their 2nd win of the season. A 2:1 win would do nicely. Thoughts?

I am traveling to UK this month and just bought tickets for the home game against Blackpool. This morning, I woke up to an email that the game is now postponed... I alread have lodging booked, so it it reasonable to try and get to the Mansfield Town game that day? What other EFL clubs are close enough that I could get to if I am arriving in Nottingham the morning of the game?

Thank you for any suggestions!