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Walsall won: Walsall 3-2 Notts County in the League Two (Round 18) on Tue, 3 Dec 2024 at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Walsall goals: Taylor Allen 57', George Hall 64', Nathan Lowe 86'. Notts County goals: David McGoldrick 74' (pen), Jack Hinchy 90'+4. Expected goals: 1.72-1.47. Possession: 24-76. Player of the match: Nathan Lowe (8.6).
Walsall edged Notts County 3-2 at Poundland Bescot Stadium on Tuesday 3 December in the League Two.
Taylor Allen put Walsall ahead on 57' (1-0), George Hall made it 2-0 on 64', David McGoldrick pulled one back for Notts County from the penalty spot on 74' (2-1), Nathan Lowe made it 3-1 on 86' and Jack Hinchy pulled one back for Notts County on 90+4' (3-2).
Nathan Lowe's 86' strike proved decisive.
Walsall had 24% of the ball, shots were 22-14 (7-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.72-1.47.
Nathan Lowe (Walsall) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 5,720. Referee: David Rock.
| Walsall | Notts County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 24 | 76 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.72 | 1.47 |
| Total shots | 22 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 18 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 131 (68%) | 555 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 2 | 7 |
| Total shots | 22 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 8 |
Walsall (3-5-2): Tommy Simkin, David Okagbue, Harry Williams, Taylor Allen, Connor Barrett, George Hall, Ryan Stirk, Charlie Lakin, Liam Gordon, Nathan Lowe, Jamille Matt
Notts County (3-5-2): Alex Bass, Lewis Macari, Lucas Ness, Jacob Bedeau, Madou Cisse, Sam Austin, Matthew Palmer, Jack Hinchy, Nicholas Tsaroulla, David McGoldrick, Alassana Jatta
26 league meetings since 1996: Walsall 11, draws 6, Notts County 9.
Walsall won, 3-2 (League Two) on Tue, 3 Dec 2024.
Tue, 3 Dec 2024, 19:45 UTC at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands, League Two.
In 26 league meetings since 1996: Walsall 11 wins, 6 draws, Notts County 9 wins (goals 38-34).