Notts County vs Grimsby Town prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
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The first round of the Football League Trophy will feature a match between Notts County and Grimsby Town on September 22, 2026. The hosts will look to prove that they are clearly the stronger side.
Notts County - Grimsby Town team news and expert analysis
The club from Nottingham finished only fifth in League Two last season, but then won the playoffs. After moving up to the country’s third tier, they have been actively collecting points, albeit largely through draws. However, this autumn they lost to both Bradford and Reading. They also drew 1-1 with Burnley in the League Cup in August, but went on to lose on penalties.
The team from Cleethorpes also took part in the playoffs in the spring, having finished seventh at the time. However, they were eliminated by their very first opponent, Salford, after conceding in extra time. Having remained in League Two, they began the new campaign with plenty of draws, after previously losing to Blackpool in the League Cup. But they defeated both of their most recent opponents, Bristol Rovers and Crawley.
The newcomers to England’s third tier score one goal per match on average while conceding 1.29. Morgan and company are currently scoring 1.57 goals per game and allowing just 0.86.
Previous matches: Notts County - Grimsby Town
The team from Nottingham won four of their five meetings, with one draw. However, they lost 0-1 at home in February.
The hosts play in the higher division, even if their results there have not been particularly impressive. We are backing them to win with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Notts County - Grimsby Town: key statistics and trends
- Notts County have lost both of their two most recent matches
- Both teams score in 71% of Notts County matches, while the average total goals per game is 2.29
- Grimsby Town have won twice in a row
- Both teams score in 43% of Grimsby Town matches, while the average total goals per game is 2.43
Notts County - Grimsby Town: possible starting lineups
Notts County play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Belshaw - Bedo, Ness, Gibbons - Lipsiuc, Evans, Finneran, Tsarulla - Roberts, Cooper - Kanu
Grimsby Town play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Harrington - Sweeney, McJannet, Katsouris, Rodgers - Touré - Vernam, Doyle, Green, Finch - Morgan
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