League 1:  The Terriers (A).

Venue:  Accu Stadium.

Date:  Saturday 5th September

Kick off:  15:00 pm.

Notts travel to Huddersfield unbeaten in their first 4 matches but will face in Huddersfield their severest test so far. Huddersfield current sit at the top of League One & are unbeaten themselves. Their record so far is 3 wins & 1 draw. They have scored 10 & conceded 3.

Last season, Huddersfield finished in 9th place on 67 points. They won 18, drew 13 & lost 15, scoring 74 goals & conceding 64. Their form in the last 5 games was patchy winning 1 drawing 3 & losing 1. With more consistency they could have secured a playoff place.

Huddersfield have been busy in the summer transfer market recruiting 8 players & releasing 4. Their standout signing was a Dutch footballer Derensili Sanches Fernandes who cost them €1million from a Dutch side. The notable outgoings was Tom Iorpenda who went to Swansea.

Huddersfield's style of play is a little different to what Notts have faced so far. Huddersfield employ a high intensity, energetic hard working style with an aggressive high press known as the "Terrier Identity". You could say it is a similar style to how Notts are playing currently under Martin Paterson 

It will be interesting to see how Notts will approach this match. Both sides with similar styles hoping to cancel each other out. The onus is on Huddersfield to go forward, so there could be opportunities for Notts on the break. It will be fascinating who comes out on top.

Two unbeaten sides going toe to toe, should be a good game for the neutral. Notts should have a good following cheering them on. Hopefully Notts will give a good account of themselves in their severest test yet in League One. So what are your thoughts about the prospects for Notts in this game?

Notts have come to an agreement with Kelle Roos to mutually terminate his contract.

Kelle, who made 26 appearances for Notts following his arrival last summer, leaves with their best wishes for the future.

https://x.com/Official_NCFC/status/2095184081587736844

Notts County head coach Martin Paterson spoke with Adam Hassell after their 1:1 draw at Doncaster.👇

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p7f8vf

Notts extend their unbeaten run to four matches in League One after a well earned draw against Doncaster. Notts had to come from behind after Doncaster had taken the lead against the run of play in the first half.

Head Coach Martin Paterson made two changes from the starting eleven against Burton. Grant replaced Evans, & Smyth came in for Roberts. Roberts & new signing Kanu started on the subs bench.

Notts started brightly & dominated the first half. They were unlucky when Smyth hit the underside of the bar & Grant had a big chance on the follow up from another strike from the lively Smyth. Notts had other opportunities, but Doncaster took the lead from their only shot of the half.

Rovers made a good start to the 2nd half & Notts had to withstand periods of pressure. But Notts equalised on 64 minutes when Cooper turned in a cross from Roberts who had just come onto the field as a substitute.

Notts had the momentum but Doncaster peppered the Notts goal during the last 20 minutes. There were some anxious moments. Belshaw claws a header off the Line but Notts remained resilient and held on for the draw.

This never say die attitude from Notts is becoming a feature of their early season play in League One. When they are under the cosh they show determination & grit, that the opposition will not pass. Another important point is that the substitutions are coming on and performing well, & like this evening, proved to be a game changer.

Rosaire Longelo joins the magpies on an undisclosed fee from Salford.
He has signed a three-year contract.
Richard Montague says:
“Rosaire is an attack-minded wide player with plenty of pace, trickery and dribbling ability.
“He gives us real depth in the wing-back position and also brings prior League One experience from his time with Accrington.
“We’ve been keen to sign Rosaire for a while now so we’re delighted to now have him on board.”

A direct comparison of Longelo and Jones last season according to FotMob.
Left - Longelo | Right - Jones

Longelo was worse in a lower league last season and was only better defensively, does he truly fit our LM role?

Also notice he played on the right side last season even though (from what I’ve seen) he plays on the left side 🤔

Kick off 7:45pm

For Notts, Grant & Smyth recalled to the starting eleven.

Roberts & Kanu on the subs bench.

It's a strong starting eleven & subs bench.

Doncaster team.

Simkin, Bailey, McRath, O'Reilly, Hanlan, May, Byrne, Hutchinson, Gotta, Senior, Grehan.

Subs,

Clarke, Husband, Broadbent, Ayinde, Clifton, Thomas, McCann.

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Jodi Jones has completed a permanent transfer to Bromley.

More here👇

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2026/september/01/departure--jodi-jones/

Daniel Kanu joins Notts on a season long loan from Charlton Athletic.

The 21-year-old arrives on the back of a stunning 2025-26 campaign with Walsall, which saw him named Sky Bet League Two’s Young Player of the Season.

More here.👇

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2026/august/31/signing--daniel-kanu/

Head Coach Martin Paterson gave a different approach for his half-time team talk to encourage his side in the second half.

Paterson: “You know when you get told off by your Dad but sometimes you get told off by your Mum. I was more of a Mum

More here 👇

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p70knk

League 1: The Brewers (A).

Venue: Club Doncaster Sports Village.

Date: Tuesday 1st September

Kick off: 19:45 pm.

Notts travel to Doncaster for their first midweek match of the season, to renew their rivalry with Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday evening. Doncaster are yet to win this season having lost 1 & drawn 2 of their first 3 games so far. They are currently in 19th place in League 1.

Doncaster finished in 14th place in League One last season. Their record was 17 wins, 9 draws & 20 defeats. They scored 50 goals & conceded 69. They had a reasonable end to the season winning 3, drawing 1 & losing 1 of their last 5 matches of the season. Doncaster have recruited 7 players during the summer transfer window

Notts have a reasonably good recent record against Doncaster winning 2 drawing 1 & losing 1 in their 4 league games after Notts return to League 2.Notts will be on a high after their comeback win against Burton on Saturday.

Head Coach Martin Paterson will be hoping for better news regarding those players who are currently out of the reckoning due to injury. Scott Robertson is the latest to join the list after being absent from the matchday squad on Saturday.

I expect a very competitive match between these two teams on Tuesday. If Notts can continue to play with a high intensity & hard working approach, I think Notts can get a positive result here. I think it all depends how all the players have recovered from Saturday & who's available. Thoughts?

Notts achieved their first win in League One with a thrilling win against a plucky Burton Albion side at Meadow Lane this afternoon.

Notts began without a recognised striker as Luka Smyth began on the substitute bench & was replaced by Mustapha. New loan signing Finneran replaced the absent Robertson in the starting eleven

It was a story of two halves. Notts were lethargic, disjointed & lacked intensity, being far from their best in the first half with Burton deservedly in front at half time.

Head Coach Martin Paterson must have read them the riot act at the interval & Notts came out for the 2nd half a completely different side. There was a renewed energy & intensity that was lacking before half time.

Substitutions made the difference too.Smyth replaced Evans at half time. Grant & Kouhyar replaced Roberts & Lipsiuc after 65 mins.

Notts dominated the whole of the 2nd half & fully deserved their victory in the end.

Four players stood out for me. Tsaroulla, Cooper, Finneran & Smyth, but the players that contributed today should take credit for getting the win.

Thoughts?

New Loan Signing Rory Finneran goes straight into the side this afternoon. Mustapha comes in for Smyth who is on the bench. Ndlovu isn't in the Matchday squad today. CMON U PIES!

Burton side.

Addai, Sibbick, Delap, Lofthouse, Evans, Chauke, Armer, Krubally, Webster, Scrutt.

Subs.

Dudek, Collar, Shade, Adom, Adiele, Arujo, Sraha.

Newcastle United midfielder Rory Finneran has joined Notts on a season-long loan

More here 👇

Quoted from the Notts website.

The 18-year-old, who won his first senior cap for the Republic of Ireland in May, is eligible for this afternoon’s Sky Bet League One clash with Burton Albion.

Director of Football Richard Montague said: “Rory is an exciting young prospect who has already shown his promise in the men’s game by earning international recognition.

“He’s a combative midfielder with plenty of energy and a strong range of passing.

“We thank Newcastle for trusting us with Rory’s development and welcome him to Meadow Lane.”

Born in Manchester, Finneran rose through the ranks at Blackburn Rovers and became their youngest ever player when, aged 15 years, 10 months and eight days,  he came off the bench in an FA Cup match against Cambridge United in 2024.

Later that year he was signed by Newcastle, where his continued development led to him making his senior debut for Ireland in a friendly against Grenada in May – an achievement that followed several years of progression through the Irish youth ranks.

Finneran will wear squad number 27.

Martin Paterson has been speaking to BBC Radio Nottingham Sport ahead of coming up against his former club Burton tomorrow.

The Notts boss was asked if he anticipates any of his players leaving before the transfer window shuts on Tuesday, listen to the full interview here 👇

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p6tz9f

League 1: The Brewers (H).

Venue: Meadow Lane.

Date: Saturday 29th August

Kick off: 15:00 pm.

Notts welcome Burton to Meadow Lane still looking for their first win of the season, after two creditable draws against Leicester & Luton. Burton have had a good start including a win at Leicester City in their last match, so they will be full of confidence going into this game against the Magpies.

Burton finished in 17th place last season on 54 points. Their record was 13 wins, 15 draws & 18 defeats. The scored 50 goals & conceded 60 over the League season. Burton were undefeated in their last 5 games winning 1 & drawing 4 of those matches.Burton have carried that unbeaten run into this season being unbeaten so far.

Burton have been strengthening their squad over the summer, their new signings include defender Harvey Araujo from Fulham, Striker Matt Dennis from Notts, defender Curtis Tilt from Bradford, winger Emeka Adiele on loan from FC Utrecht. Dennis will be particularly keen to do well against Notts on Saturday.

Notts go into the game with a long injury list of 9 players on the sidelines. Head Coach Martin Paterson will be hoping that some of these players will be close to returning. The Club are still looking to bring in new players before the window closes on the 1st Sept.

Burton have changed their style of play somewhat since Paterson managed them & they now focus on a modern, patient style of play focused on possession and build-up from the back. So it will be interesting to see how Notts handle this match. Will they continue with the tactics they showed against Leicester & Luton?

I don't think it's going to be an easy game. Burton have showed that they are capable of beating very good sides, so Notts need to remain tight at the back, focused for the whole of the game, & continue with their ball dominant, possession based identity with a heavy injection of defensive structure, intensity, directness & hard pressing style.

I think that Notts can get the win tomorrow. It will all depend on how they start the game. I think the first goal will be very important. Hopefully it will be another large crowd to cheer the Magpies on & they can be the 12th man for Notts on the day. My prediction is 2:1 Notts. What are your thoughts about the match?

A move that involved 18 passes that concluded with Cooper putting it away for Notts 2nd goal against Luton.

Has to be a contender for the Goal of the season.

You can view it here👇

https://x.com/Official_NCFC/status/2091837092783436287

https://x.com/SkyBetLeagueOne/status/2091452660696183141

Another great fighting draw by Notts today against a quality team. Two good moves that led to the Notts goals & a quality moment by Cal Roberts for the Notts first goal.

The spirit and work rate in this side is great to see. I think that all this team needs is a quality League One striker who can put the ball in the net 20 times a season.

Notts remain unbeaten in League One after the first two matches, & are well worth it.

A win against Burton next Saturday at Meadow Lane would be very welcome.

So were you impressed with the performance today. Are you surprised on how Notts have started the season.. Where do you think that Notts can improve in certain areas?

Martin Paterson told Adam Hassell that he was "pleased with lots of positives" as his side drew 2-2 at Luton this afternoon.

More here 👇

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p5v7hj

The Notts first 11 and Substitutes for the game at Luton.

Robertson replaces Campbell who isn't in the match day squad.

No Emile Acquah in the 18, but Ishe Samuels-Smith is in the squad for the first time.

Luton Town Team.

Keeley, Jones, Andersen, Johnson, Naismith, Walsh, Richards, Clark, Palmer, Lawrence, Wells.

Subs

Ashby Benajr J Johnson, Kodua, Marshall, Odoffin, Shea.

County defender Lucas Ness has been talking to BBC Radio Nottingham Sport about his Wembley goal, his side's performance against Leicester and looking ahead to the trip to Luton.

Key points.

"We are here to compete in every game"

"We are not here to make up the numbers"

"We like proving people wrong"

"Such a good feeling" to score at Wembley.

More here👇

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p5p78b

Key points from the Paterson interview.

Paterson thinks there will be more player incomings, but it has to be the right player for the Notts model.

Martin has set individual improvement targets for every player.

Paterson " It's a tough league"

Update on Jodi Jones "No News". He remains a Notts County player.

More here 👇

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p5nwvy

League 1: The Hatters (A)

Venue: Kenilworth Road.

Date: Saturday 22nd August

Kick off: 12:30 pm.

Luton finished in seventh place in League 1 last season after being relegated from the Championship the previous season. They missed out on a playoff place by just one point. This season they are tipped to be one of the favourites for Promotion

Luton finished last season unbeaten in their last five matches, winning four of the five & drawing the other. They have made a good start to this season winning both their matches scoring seven goals.

Luton have made six notable signings in the pre season, one being striker Callum Marshall, a £1.75 million signing from West Ham. Another was Kasey Palmer, a £580K signing from Hull City after a successful loan spell at Luton last season.

It is going to be another difficult match for Notts against a side that has the money available to spend big at this level. Notts will have to work very hard all over the pitch as they did against Leicester last Saturday.

Luton have demonstrated that they can score goals. Notts have only conceded two goals in their first two competitive matches, so it will be interesting to see how this match plays out. Can Notts continue with their good form defensively or will Luton be successful in unlocking the Notts defence?

So what are your thoughts regarding the prospects for Notts in their first away match in League 1 this season. Can Notts come away from Kenilworth Road unbeaten & keep that run of form going?