To bounce back from their National League defeat at Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday, Notts County will welcome bottom-of-the-table Dover Athletic to Meadow Lane on Monday afternoon with kickoff at 5 pm.
On Saturday, Grimsby Town’s Under-18s hosted Aldershot Town in the EFL Youth Alliance East Conference at Grimsby Institute.
Grimsby goals from Callum Roberts and Tom Lapslie looked to have earned a point on the day and a spot in the top four in the first half.
However, with no time left on the clock, Aldershot striker, Sam Staunton gave his side a shock lead and then netted again midway through the second half to earn them all three points.
Moreover, with Chesterfield and Lincoln City dropping points elsewhere at the weekend, the Magpies’ defeat went relatively unpunished, remaining in sixth place.
Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at home to Altrincham was another blow in what has been a miserable campaign for Dover.
Just two wins have been picked up all season long by Andy Hessenthaler’s side, and with relegation confirmed several weeks ago, the focus will have been turned to a full rebuild of the club from top to bottom in the summer.
However, the Whites must still look to play competitively in their last few matches to provide themselves with as much pride as possible.
Notts County vs. Dover Athletic Head to Head
Both sides have four games against each other, with each side sharing a win apiece and two draws. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Aldershot Town 3-1 Notts County
- Dover Athletic 0-3 Notts County
- Notts County 3-1 Weymouth
- Notts County 4-1 King’s Lynn
Away
- Dover Athletic 0-1 Altrincham
- Dover Athletic 0-3 Notts County
- Chesterfield 3-2 Dover Athletic
- Dover Athletic 1-4 Woking
Notts County Team News
Notts County should be able to welcome back 20-goal striker Kyle Wootton on Monday, with Zak Brunt set to drop out. Nottingham Forest loanee Harry Arter could come into the side after settling for a place on the bench on Saturday, with Edward Francis likely to make way for the experienced midfielder.
Dover Athletic Team News
Midfielder Myles Judd will serve the final game of his two-match ban for his red card in the reverse fixture against Monday’s opponents. He will join defender Koby Arthur, midfielders James Caton and Alex Green, striker Noah Carney and defender Travis Gregory on the sidelines.
Prediction and Odds
We predict that County will defeat Dover 3-0 next Monday to strengthen its grip on a playoff spot.
- Notts County Win
- Goals Over 2.5
- No Score: Away
