Notts County 2026/27 League One Preview
Promoted through the League Two play-offs, Notts County have found the step up a grind. One win in seven games has them 20th, though four draws in that run – including 1-1 results at Doncaster and Huddersfield – show a side that is rarely outclassed.
Oliver Cooper leads the scoring with three and Nick Tsaroulla has been the most creative outlet from right wing-back, with 10 chances created, two assists and three direct free-kicks. James Belshaw has made 15 saves but is still waiting for a first clean sheet of the season.
Fifth and 80 points got County up last season, and the squad that did it is being asked to adapt quickly. Martin Paterson’s side are competitive in almost every game; converting that into wins is the difference between a comfortable season and a nervous one.

Notts County’s set-piece specialists
- Penalties: Luka Smyth
- Free-Kicks: Nick Tsaroulla, Callum Roberts
- Corners: Rory Finneran, Qamaruddin Maziar Kouhyar
Rory Finneran has taken 11 of Notts County’s corners to Qamaruddin Maziar Kouhyar’s 7. Nick Tsaroulla has had three of the direct free-kicks. Luka Smyth has converted from the spot.
Notts County FAQs
Where did Notts County finish in the 2025/26 season?
Notts County finished fifth in League Two in 2025/26, with 80 points from 46 games (24 wins, 8 draws, 14 defeats).
Who is the Notts County manager?
Martin Paterson is the manager of Notts County.
Where do Notts County play their home games?
Notts County play their home games at Meadow Lane. The club was founded in 1862.