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  • MANAGERM. Paterson appointed manager5 Sep
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Notts County predicted lineup vs BlackpoolMOST USED XI

Notts County's expected lineup at home to Blackpool in the L1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 7 official matches: Belshaw in goal, a back three of Gibbons, Ness and Bedeau, and Roberts and Smyth further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 22 of the last 29 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 7 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Notts County, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

M. Paterson, Notts County manager
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M. Paterson
Northern IrelandSince Sept 2026
Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 22 of last 29
3-4-2-1
76%
3-1-4-2
14%
3-4-1-2
7%
5-3-2
3%

Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.

Most Common Notts County Starting XI

Based on 7 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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What is Notts County's expected lineup?
Notts County's expected lineup at home to Blackpool in the L1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 7 official matches: Belshaw in goal, a back three of Gibbons, Ness and Bedeau, and Roberts and Smyth further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Belshaw, Gibbons, Ness, Bedeau, Cooper, Tsaroulla, Lipsiuc, Evans, Finneran, Roberts, Smyth.
Who started Notts County's last match?
Notts County's starting XI on 12 Sept 2026 in the League One (3-4-2-1): J. Gibbons, L. Ness, J. Bedeau, N. Tsaroulla, R. Finneran, J. Evans, D. Lipsiuc, O. Cooper, H. Mustapha, L. Smyth.
What was Notts County's last result?
Notts County lost to Reading 0–2 on 19 Sept 2026.
When did Notts County last win?
Notts County last won on 29 Aug 2026, beating Burton Albion 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Notts County?
L. Smyth has taken the most penalties for Notts County this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Notts County this season?
J. Gibbons leads with 7 starts for Notts County across all competitions this season.
What formation does Notts County use most often?
Notts County have used a 3-4-2-1 in 4 of their 5 matches this season.
Which Notts County goalkeeper has started the most this season?
James Belshaw has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Notts County this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Notts County defender has started the most this season?
James Gibbons has made the most starts as defender for Notts County this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Notts County midfielder has started the most this season?
Oliver Cooper has made the most starts as midfielder for Notts County this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Notts County forward has started the most this season?
Callum Roberts has made the most starts as forward for Notts County this season, starting 5 matches.
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