Notts County (a): Team News From Meadow Lane

The Imps take on Notts County at Meadow Lane in the First Round of the League Cup this evening. This match will be refereed by Martin Woods. The kick-off is at 19:45, and team news will be provided below once we have it. Refresh the page at 18:45 for team news from both sides and have a go at our quiz about the last time Notts County hosted The Imps: QUIZ HERE! (quiz link open in new tabs).

Pre-match articles: A superb Q&A with a Notts County supporter & a fantastic summary of what Mark Kennedy said in his pre-match interview!

Match Thread: Notts County v Lincoln City

Notts County XI: 1. Slocombe, 23. Chicksen, 4. Cameron (c), 2. Brindley, 26. Bajrami, 15. Baldwin, 6. O’Brien, 8. Austin, 19. Scott, 21. Adebayo-Rowling, 7. Crowley.

Subs: 5. Rawlinson, 33. Tipton, 16. Bostock, 10. Jones, 9. Langstaff, 11. Nemane. 27. Morias.

Lincoln City XI: 1. Jensen, 2. Sørensen, 22. Eyoma, 23. Roughan, 3. Brown, 15. O’Connor (c), 8. Smith, 6. Erhahon, 19. Walker, 7. Hackett-Fairchild, 14. Mândroiu.

Subs: 12. Wright (GK), 20. Benn, 11. Hamilton, 17. Duffy, 26. Gallagher, 18. House, 27. Makama.

Referee: Martin Woods.
Assistants Referees: Stephen Wade and Ollie Williams.
Fourth Official: Declan Brown.

Pre-match views from the Match Thread:

berksimps: “Tonight’s match is there to be won, both teams still working out the best formations and partnerships. Nothing like game time to get the squad fit and alert with matches coming thick and fast.”

Scotimp: “Strong team – surprised to see Jensen in goal for a cup game, but the right decision in terms of integrating him.”

sedgleyimp: “Strong team indeed. Good to see Brown get some real minutes into his legs.”

hulloutpost: “The return of Brown should at least immediately provide a return and upscale in terms of balance and shape. Quality and outcome remain to be seen but this is a more realistic yardstick than Bolton in my opinion, regardless of County being a division below us.

gijsbert_bos: “Strong team but pleased to see we are taking this competition seriously. Makes sense with a number of new faces to try and integrate them better, and if they need a rest this early on, there’s something wrong. We also haven’t had much of a pre-season, so this should help with fitness and cohesion.”

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