Match report
Notts County Defeats Accrington ST 4-0 in League Two Clash
Accrington ST
0–4
FT
Notts County
Mar 17, 2026
Notts County stunned Accrington ST with a dominant 4-0 victory in a League Two match at the Brunton Park. The visitors capitalized on early opportunities, with goals from J. Jones, K. Bennetts, and C. Grant putting them in control before T. Hall sealed the win late in the match. Accrington's inability to respond allowed Notts County to dominate the game, leaving Accrington searching for answers in their bid to climb the League Two table.
Key Facts
- • Notts County scored four goals, with J. Jones, K. Bennetts, C. Grant, and T. Hall finding the net.
- • Accrington ST failed to score, making it a shutout for Notts County.
- • N. Tsaroulla of Notts County received a yellow card for a foul in the 23rd minute.
- • D. Martin of Accrington ST was shown a yellow card for a foul in the 88th minute.
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, with Accrington ST making more changes due to the game's outcome.
Lineups
Accrington ST
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 13 O. Wright
- 17 D. Matthews
- 5 F. Rawson (D)
- 3 F. Sass
- 38 C. O'Brien (M)
- 24 L. Butterfield (M)
- 4 C. Grant (M)
- 20 C. Brown (M)
- 39 J. Woods (F)
- 7 S. Whalley (F)
- 8 P. Madden (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. Kelly
- 26 C. Hall
- 28 S. Conneely
- 11 I. Sinclair
- 22 D. Martin
- 25 J. Smith
- 27 D. Abimbola
Notts County
Starting XI
- 31 J. Belshaw (G)
- 28 L. Macari (D)
- 3 R. McDonald (D)
- 4 J. Bedeau (D)
- 25 N. Tsaroulla (M)
- 18 M. Palmer (M)
- 14 T. Iorpenda (M)
- 10 J. Jones (M)
- 47 K. Bennetts (F)
- 27 H. Tangen (F)
- 11 C. Grant (F)
Substitutes
- 21 H. Griffiths
- 17 Q. Kouhyar
- 29 A. Jatta
- 12 L. Ness
- 23 L. Browne
- 26 T. Hall
- 53 H. Iwunze
Timeline
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9' Notts County Goal · Normal GoalJ. Jones · Assist: H. Tangen
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23' Notts County Card · Yellow CardN. Tsaroulla
Foul
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31' Notts County Goal · Normal GoalK. Bennetts · Assist: C. Grant
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38' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 1Off: Conor Grant · On: S. Conneely
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46' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Sass · On: D. Martin
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68' Notts County Goal · Normal GoalC. Grant
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70' Notts County subst · Substitution 1Off: H. Tangen · On: A. Jatta
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70' Notts County subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Bennetts · On: T. Hall
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73' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Madden · On: I. Sinclair
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73' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Whalley · On: D. Abimbola
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77' Notts County subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Tsaroulla · On: Q. Kouhyar
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77' Notts County subst · Substitution 4Off: Jacob Bedeau · On: L. Ness
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77' Notts County subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Palmer · On: L. Browne
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83' Notts County Goal · Normal GoalT. Hall · Assist: A. Jatta
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88' Accrington ST Card · Yellow CardD. Martin
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Accrington ST | Notts County |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 61% | 77% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 19 |
| Corners | 3 | 12 |
| Total Passes | 309 | 481 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 9 |
| xG | 0.67 | 2.40 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 2 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 189 | 368 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 15 |
| Saves | 5 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ J. Jones opened the scoring for Notts County in the 9th minute, capitalizing on an assist from H. Tangen, setting the tone for the game.
- ▸ The second goal by K. Bennetts in the 31st minute, following an assist by C. Grant, further cemented Notts County's dominance.
- ▸ C. Grant's third goal in the 68th minute and T. Hall's fourth in the 83rd minute were crucial in securing the win and putting any doubt to rest.