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Walsall won: Notts County 1-2 Walsall in the League Two (Round 24) on Wed, 1 Jan 2025 at Meadow Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. Notts County goals: Alassana Jatta 27'. Walsall goals: Jamille Matt 65', Nathan Lowe 82'. Expected goals: 1.99-1.85. Possession: 72-28. Player of the match: Evan Weir (9.2).
Walsall came from behind to beat Notts County 2-1 away from home at Meadow Lane on Wednesday 1 January in the League Two.
Alassana Jatta put Notts County ahead on 27' (1-0), Jamille Matt levelled for Walsall on 65' (1-1) and Nathan Lowe restored Walsall's lead on 82' (1-2).
Notts County had 72% of the ball, shots were 14-16 (5-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.99-1.85.
Evan Weir (Walsall) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 4,610. Referee: Farai Hallam.
| Notts County | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 72 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.99 | 1.85 |
| Total shots | 14 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 32 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 576 (86%) | 160 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 10 | 8 |
| Total shots | 14 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 10 |
Notts County (3-4-3): Alex Bass, Rodney McDonald, Matty Platt, Jacob Bedeau, Sam Austin, David McGoldrick, George Abbott, Josh Martin, Daniel Crowley, Alassana Jatta, Matthew Palmer
Walsall (3-5-2): Tommy Simkin, David Okagbue, Harry Williams, Evan Weir, Connor Barrett, Jamie Jellis, Ryan Stirk, Charlie Lakin, Liam Gordon, Albert Adomah, Nathan Lowe
26 league meetings since 1996: Notts County 9, draws 6, Walsall 11.
Walsall won, 1-2 (League Two) on Wed, 1 Jan 2025.
Wed, 1 Jan 2025, 15:00 UTC at Meadow Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, League Two.
In 26 league meetings since 1996: Notts County 9 wins, 6 draws, Walsall 11 wins (goals 34-38).