Notts County v Wimbledon Match Report & Stats: 1-0 – Defensive Resilience Seals Narrow Win
| Competition | EFL League Two |
|---|---|
| Date | 19 October 2022 |
| Teams | Notts County vs Wimbledon |
| Final Score | Notts County 1-0 Wimbledon |
Notts County v Wimbledon Match Report
Notts County claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon in a hard-fought League Two encounter. The game, played at Meadow Lane, was settled by a second-half strike from defender Max Platt. Stuart Maynard’s side managed to hold firm and secure all three points, bouncing back from recent stumbles in their promotion bid.
Both sides began the match cautiously, and the first half saw little in the way of clear-cut chances. While Notts County dominated possession (70%), their probing efforts often fell short of breaching Wimbledon’s disciplined defence.
The breakthrough came shortly after the break in the 67th minute when Platt latched onto a cross from Palmer and guided the ball past Wimbledon’s keeper. Despite Wimbledon’s attempts to find an equaliser, their limited scoring opportunities were expertly managed by Notts County's backline.
Key Moments
- 46’: Notts County made two substitutions at the start of the second half, with Tsaroulla and Austin coming on to provide fresh energy.
- 67’: Max Platt scored the decisive goal, assisted by Palmer, putting Notts County in front.
- 75’: A triple substitution for Wimbledon, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.
- 90’: Furlong received a yellow card for a late challenge, adding to a frustrating end for the visitors.
Stats at a Glance
| Statistic | Notts County | Wimbledon |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 70% | 30% |
| Goal Attempts | 11 | 15 |
| Shots on Goal | 3 | 7 |
| Shots off Goal | 6 | 8 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 0 |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 7 | 2 |
| Fouls | 14 | 21 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
Lineups
Notts County (3-5-2):
Bass; Macari, Platt, Bedeau; Abbott, Crowley, Palmer (C), Robertson, Gordon; Jatta, McGoldrick.
Substitutes: Tsaroulla, Austin, McDonald, Johnson, Pigott, Kelly, Biler.
Wimbledon (3-5-2):
Goodman; Harbottle, Ball (C), Ogundere; Neufville, Maycock, Smith, Hippolyte, Tilley; Stevens, Bugiel.
Substitutes: Austin, Brown, Hinchy, Martin, McDonald, Slocombe, Tsaroulla, Furlong, Johnson, Kelly.
Pre-Match Predictions Evaluation
- Notts County to win (✅): Gab Sutton’s prediction came through, as Notts County managed to edge Wimbledon for a valuable home victory.
- Low-scoring game (✅): Both teams were solid defensively, and the match produced just one goal, reflecting a tight contest.
Overall, the predictions were spot-on in anticipating a closely contested match that would favour Notts County at home. The Magpies’ ability to grind out results at Meadow Lane was evident once again.
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