Match report

Notts County Edge Past Fleetwood Town 2-1 In League Two

Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town
1–2
FT
Notts County
Notts County
Jan 31, 2026

Notts County stunned Fleetwood Town at Highbury Stadium on Tuesday night, securing a crucial win in the League Two battle. Goals from A. Jatta and M. Dennis were enough for Notts to overcome Fleetwood's late effort by Will Davies. This victory propels Notts up the table, while Fleetwood struggles to find form.

Key Facts

  • • Notts County wins 2-1 against Fleetwood Town in League Two.
  • • A. Jatta scored first for Notts at minute 38, assisted by J. Jones.
  • • Will Davies equalized for Fleetwood at minute 65.
  • • M. Dennis secured the win for Notts with a goal at minute 70.
  • • Notts County made multiple substitutions to maintain momentum.

Lineups

Fleetwood Town

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Lynch (G)
  • 18 H. Holgate (D)
  • 35 C. Haughey (D)
  • 32 K. Hughes (D)
  • 16 E. Ennis (M)
  • 6 E. Bonds (M)
  • 8 M. Virtue-Thick (M)
  • 22 J. Powell (M)
  • 10 M. Helm (F)
  • 9 W. Davies
  • 17 C. Evans (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 L. Hewitson
  • 29 O. Devonport
  • 30 M. Lane
  • 34 L. Roberts
  • 38 C. McLean
  • 39 R. Cirino
  • 44 T. Mullarkey

Notts County

Starting XI

  • 31 J. Belshaw (G)
  • 28 L. Macari (D)
  • 5 M. Platt (D)
  • 4 J. Bedeau (D)
  • 25 N. Tsaroulla (M)
  • 8 O. Norburn (M)
  • 26 T. Hall (M)
  • 10 J. Jones (M)
  • 14 T. Iorpenda (F)
  • 11 C. Grant (F)
  • 29 A. Jatta (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 H. Griffiths
  • 12 L. Ness
  • 20 S. Robertson
  • 17 Q. Kouhyar
  • 22 B. Enoru
  • 19 M. Dennis
  • 39 L. Ndlovu

Timeline

  1. Notts County
    38' Notts County Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Jatta · Assist: J. Jones
  2. Notts County
    46' Notts County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Hall · On: S. Robertson
  3. Notts County
    52' Notts County Card · Yellow Card
    A. Jatta

    Foul

  4. Notts County
    56' Notts County Card · Yellow Card
    James Belshaw

    Time wasting

  5. Fleetwood Town
    59' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow Card
    H. Holgate

    Foul

  6. Notts County
    61' Notts County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Jones · On: Q. Kouhyar
  7. Notts County
    61' Notts County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Iorpenda · On: M. Dennis
  8. Notts County
    61' Notts County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Jatta · On: L. Ndlovu
  9. Notts County
    64' Notts County Card · Yellow Card
    M. Dennis

    Time wasting

  10. Fleetwood Town
    65' Fleetwood Town Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Davies · Assist: M. Helm
  11. Fleetwood Town
    70' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow Card
    Will Davies

    Foul

  12. Notts County
    70' Notts County Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Dennis · Assist: L. Ndlovu
  13. Fleetwood Town
    79' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ched Evans · On: O. Devonport
  14. Notts County
    79' Notts County subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Tsaroulla · On: L. Ness
  15. Notts County
    81' Notts County Card · Yellow Card
    O. Norburn

    Foul

  16. Fleetwood Town
    87' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Josh Powell · On: L. Roberts
  17. Fleetwood Town
    90'+1 Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Virtue-Thick · On: C. McLean

Match Stats

Stat Fleetwood Town Notts County
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 69% 68%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 8
Corners 2 8
Total Passes 408 350
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 2 3
xG 0.53 1.53
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 282 238
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Jatta's early goal in the 38th minute gave Notts County an early lead and confidence boost, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
  • ▸ M. Dennis' second goal at the 70th minute was crucial as it countered Fleetwood's equalizer and secured a vital two points for Notts County.