Notts County vs Harrogate Town: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups
Notts County will face Harrogate Town this Saturday in a League Two match that holds significant implications for both teams. Currently, Notts County is positioned third in the league and is just two points shy of the leaders. Meanwhile, Harrogate Town finds itself in 21st place and struggling to find its footing.
Match Overview
Notts County’s recent performance has been strong, highlighted by a five-game unbeaten streak. Their form includes a useful 2-2 draw with second-placed Swindon Town, alongside victories over Oldham Athletic, Barnet, Cambridge United, and Cheltenham United. Despite a setback in the FA Cup against Brackley Town, they have capitalized on imbalanced performances from the league leaders.
At Meadow Lane, Notts County has also displayed an impressive home record, earning 16 points from seven matches. They have not lost a league game since mid-August. In stark contrast, Harrogate Town has suffered five consecutive League Two defeats, conceding a total of 12 goals in that span. Their recent outing against bottom-of-the-table Newport County resulted in a disappointing 3-0 loss.
Recent Form
- Notts County League Two form: L W W D W W
- Harrogate Town League Two form: W L L L L L
Despite their league struggles, Harrogate Town managed to break this losing streak with a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United Under-21s in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday. However, their last triumph in League Two dates back to September 27. Harrogate has recorded two away wins, including a notable performance against seventh-placed Gillingham, but they have also leaked three goals in three of their last five away matches.
Team News
Notts County will have to adjust their lineup due to defender Jacob Bedeau being suspended after receiving five yellow cards. Matty Platt is expected to step in to fill the gap. Other players, including Matthew Dennis, may also see action in the starting eleven.
Harrogate’s Tom Cursons, who scored twice recently, could earn his first league start of the season. However, the team has dealt with injuries, as Liam Gibson and Tom Hill joined the roster of sidelined players during their last match.
Expected Lineups
| Notts County | Harrogate Town |
|---|---|
| Roos | Oxley |
| Macari | Burrell |
| Ness | O’Connor |
| Platt | Faulkner |
| Tsaroulla | Slater |
| Iorpenda | Morris |
| Robertson | Evans |
| Bennetts | Duke-McKenna |
| Dennis | Muldoon |
| Hall | Taylor |
| Jatta | Cursons |
Prediction
Given the contrasting form of the two teams, Notts County appears to hold the advantage. While Harrogate may play freely, the expectations lean toward a solid performance from the hosts. The predicted scoreline favors Notts County at 3-1. This encounter promises to be critical, particularly as the season progresses and positions on the League Two table become increasingly vital.
