Sat, 21 Mar 2026, 15:00
League Two
England
England
Full Time

Match Timeline

10'
Isaac Hutchinson
Normal Goal → Josh Davison
16'
Jodi Jones
Normal Goal → Matt Palmer
28'
Matt Palmer
Normal Goal → Lewis Macari
35'
Isaac Hutchinson
Normal Goal → Harry Ashfield
46'
Lewis Macari🟨
Yellow Card
49'
Harry Ashfield🟨
Yellow Card
59'
Jacob Bedeau🟨
Yellow Card
65'
Conor Grant🔄
Substitution 1 → Oliver Norburn
65'
Nick Tsaroulla🔄
Substitution 2 → Maziar Kouhyar
65'
Harald Tangen🔄
Substitution 3 → Keanan Bennetts
66'
Tom Iorpenda
Normal Goal → Matt Palmer
72'
James Wilson
Own Goal
74'
Rod McDonald🔄
Substitution 4 → Lucas Ness
74'
Jodi Jones🔄
Substitution 5 → Tyrese Hall
75'
Harry Ashfield🔄
Substitution 1 → Ryan Broom
75'
Josh Davison🔄
Substitution 2 → George Miller
75'
Luke Young🔄
Substitution 3 → Cole Deeming
81'
Sam Sherring🟥
Red Card
85'
Jake Bickerstaff🔄
Substitution 4 → George Nurse
85'
Jordan Thomas🔄
Substitution 5 → Josh Martin
90+1'
Isaac Hutchinson🟨
Yellow Card
90+2'
Jonathan Tomkinson🟨
Yellow Card
90+4'
Tyrese Hall
Normal Goal → Keanan Bennetts

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal3
7Shots off Goal0
17Total Shots7
3Blocked Shots4
12Shots insidebox2
5Shots outsidebox5
8Fouls10
7Corner Kicks3
2Offsides2
59Ball Possession41
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards1
1Goalkeeper Saves1
565Total passes396
500Passes accurate321
88Passes %81

Starting Lineups

Notts CountyNotts County1:1

Starting XI

31James BelshawG
4Jacob BedeauD
10Jodi JonesM
27Harald TangenF
29Alassana JattaF
3Rod McDonaldD
14Tom IorpendaM
11Conor GrantF
28Lewis MacariD
18Matt PalmerM
25Nick TsaroullaM

CheltenhamCheltenham1:1

Starting XI

1Joe DayG
27Jonathan TomkinsonD
23Isaac HutchinsonM
20Jake BickerstaffF
5James WilsonD
8Luke YoungM
9Josh DavisonF
6Robbie CundyD
4Harry AshfieldM
11Jordan ThomasF
24Sam SherringD

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Notts County
Notts County
Form: W-L-W-L-W
Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Form: D-W-D-D-D
Record
6 W
1 D
3 L
2 W
6 D
2 L
Goals Per Game
1.9
Scored
vs
1.5
Scored
0.9
Conceded
vs
1.5
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
30%
Clean Sheets
20%
BTTS
50%
BTTS
80%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:2.0
Away:1.8
Conceded
Home:1.0
Away:0.8
Scored
Home:2.0
Away:1.2
Conceded
Home:2.0
Away:1.2

⚡ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1524
Average
1505
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1541
↑ Momentum (+18)
1475
↓ Momentum (-30)
Expected Outcome
35%
Home Win
34%
Draw
31%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1512
Attack
1478
1581
Defence
1472
Recent Form
1509
Attack
1482
1590
Defence
1461
Post-Match Changes
+10
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

📝 Match Preview

Notts County vs Cheltenham Betting Preview
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.55
Expected Value:+8.5%
Confidence:70

Howzit, bra! Welcome to the match preview for Notts County hosting Cheltenham in League Two. What do you mean no meat? We’re here for the meat and the football, not the vegetables! Today, we’re looking at the meat of the matter: a clash between the 4th placed Notts County and the 17th placed Cheltenham. The standings tell a clear story. Notts County sits comfortably in 4th place with 67 points, while Cheltenham is struggling in 17th with just 42 points. That is a massive 25-point gap. Notts County’s home form is solid, boasting a 60% win rate in their last five home games, averaging 2.00 goals scored per game at home. Conversely, Cheltenham’s away form is shaky, with only a 16.67% win rate on the road and an average of 1.17 goals scored away. Head-to-head history favors the hosts. In nine meetings, Notts County has won five times compared to Cheltenham’s three wins. More importantly, eight of those nine matches saw Over 2.5 goals, suggesting these teams tend to produce entertainment. However, Cheltenham’s recent form is very draw-heavy, with six draws in their last ten games, which might suppress the goal count. Despite the draws, the disparity in the table and home advantage points to Notts County. The odds for a Home Win sit at 1.55. Given Notts County’s strong home scoring rate and the significant points gap, this looks like good value. We’re looking for a win, not a vegetable salad. **Key Points:** * Notts County: 4th in League Two (67 pts). * Cheltenham: 17th in League Two (42 pts). * Notts County Home Win Rate: 60% (last 5 games). * H2H: Notts County leads 5-3 historically. * Goal Expectancy: Home 1.58, Away 1.08. **Summary:** The data strongly favors the home side. We recommend a bet on the **Home Win**.

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📝 Match Preview

Notts County vs Cheltenham - The Big O Tip
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.85
Expected Value:+29.5%
Confidence:70

Welcome back, goal-chasers. "Life's too short for nil-nil," and that's exactly why I'm here. When Notts County host Cheltenham, the stats suggest a night full of action rather than a dull stalemate. Notts County are firing on all cylinders at home, averaging 2.00 goals per game on their patch. They just hammered Accrington ST 4-0 last weekend, proving their attack is lethal. Cheltenham aren't exactly defensive giants, conceding 1.17 goals per game away from home. The head-to-head record is the real nugget here. In 9 previous meetings, 8 of them went Over 2.5 goals. That's an 88.9% strike rate for goalscoring action. Past scores include a 5-3 thriller and a 1-2 away win. The market is pricing Over 2.5 at 1.85, implying about a 54% chance, but the history screams goals. The bookmakers have set the odds at 1.85, but the fair probability derived from the market is 0.5132. That gives us a healthy edge. The overround is 5.34%, which is standard, but the H2H data pushes the true probability higher. Cheltenham's recent form shows 80% of their last 10 games saw Both Teams Score, and they've drawn 6 of those 10. Notts County have scored 19 goals in their last 10 matches. When these two meet, history suggests the scoreboard will be busy. With Notts averaging 2.8 goals per game recently and Cheltenham averaging 3.0 goals per game in their last 10, the conditions are ripe for an Over 2.5 Goals bet. Shots on target for Notts average 5.20 per game, ensuring they create chances. Looking at the goal expectancy, the Poisson model suggests 1.58 goals for Notts and 1.08 for Cheltenham, totaling 2.66 expected goals. While the recent trends show Cheltenham conceding slightly fewer goals, the historical data overrides this. I'm not here for boring draws or 0-0 sheets. The value at 1.85 is solid given the H2H dominance in high-scoring affairs. I'm confident the goals will come.

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📝 Match Preview

Notts County vs Cheltenham: Goal Fest Expected
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.85
Expected Value:+64.6%
Confidence:89

Right, listen up. It's League Two time, and we've got Notts County taking on Cheltenham at Meadow Park. The fixtures are set for March 21st, and if you want a quick read on the action, I've got you covered. No jargon, just the facts. Notts County are flying high. They're sitting pretty at 4th spot in the table with 67 points. Their last 10 games show a 60% win rate, and they're averaging 1.90 goals per game. At home, they've been particularly sharp, scoring 2.00 goals per game and keeping things tight with just 1.00 conceded per game. They just crushed Accrington ST 4-0 last week, so confidence is sky-high. Cheltenham, on the other hand, are having a tougher go of it. They're down in 17th place with 42 points. Their away form is a bit of a struggle, with only a 16.67% win rate on the road. They're conceding 1.17 goals per game away from home, and their scoring has been on a declining trend recently. Now, here's the juicy bit. Look at the head-to-head history. These two have met 9 times. In 8 of those 9 matches, there have been Over 2.5 goals. That's an 89% strike rate. The last meeting ended 2-1, and looking back, the 5-3 thriller in December 2024 stands out. The average goals per H2H match is 4.00. That's more than double the 2.5 threshold. The bookies have Over 2.5 Goals priced at 1.85. Given that the history screams 'goals', this looks like a no-brainer. Notts County at home are firing (2.00 goals/game), and Cheltenham's defense isn't exactly watertight (1.17 goals conceded/game away). When you mix a high-scoring home side with a leaky away defense and an H2H record that screams goals, the value is clear. Don't overthink it. The stats are loud. Notts County are pushing for playoffs, Cheltenham are fighting relegation, and history says the ball will hit the net a few times. I'm sticking with the Over 2.5 Goals market. It's simple, it's backed by the numbers, and it's where the value lies. Let's see if the goals come flooding in. Key Points: - Notts County are 4th with strong home form (2.00 goals/game). - Cheltenham are 17th with poor away win rate (16.67%). - H2H history shows Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of 9 matches. - Bookie odds for Over 2.5 are 1.85, offering strong value against the 89% historical rate. - Recent results show Notts County scoring freely (4-0 win last out). My tip: Over 2.5 Goals.

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