Harrogate Town vs Notts County: Predictions, Team News, Lineups Preview
Harrogate Town host Notts County at Wetherby Road on Saturday afternoon. Both teams arrive having lost their most recent matches to Oldham Athletic.
Standings and recent form
Harrogate sit in the League Two relegation zone after 39 matches. They remain one point shy of safety with seven wins, nine draws and 23 defeats.
Simon Weaver’s side scored just 29 league goals this season. That tally is the division’s lowest. Stephen Duke-McKenna and Jack Muldoon have five goals each.
Harrogate showed late-season signs of life with back-to-back draws. They then beat Tranmere 3-0 in March. Their latest result was a 1-0 loss to Oldham.
Notts County occupy fourth spot after 39 games under Martin Paterson. Their record stands at 21 wins, seven draws and 11 defeats.
The Magpies trail third-placed Cambridge United by two points. They have lost three of their last six matches to Grimsby, Chesterfield and Oldham.
Notts County have scored 64 league goals this term. Only Milton Keynes Dons have scored more.
Form guide
Harrogate Town League Two form: D D L L W L. Notts County League Two form: L W L W W L.
Team News
Harrogate will be without Chanse Headman after he left the last game injured. Lewis Cass is likely to fill the full-back role.
Manager Simon Weaver may tweak his attack. Duke-McKenna is pushing to start and add threat up front.
Notts County will miss Oliver Norburn after a second red card this month. Rob McDonald is the only expected injury absentee.
Matthew Dennis, with 14 league goals, returned to the bench last time. He could be recalled to the starting XI.
Filmogaz.com provides this Harrogate Town vs Notts County: Predictions, Team News, Lineups Preview to guide readers.
Possible lineups
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Prediction and analysis
Notts County possess a markedly stronger attack. Harrogate remain the division’s lowest scorers and a poor home side.
That contrast points to a clear advantage for the visitors. Filmogaz.com predicts a 3-0 win for Notts County.
