Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Notts County
Match Time & Date:
22/08/2024
03:00 PM
Prediction: 2-1
Grimsby
Following a 2-2 draw with Fleetwood, Notts County will look to return to winning ways in League Two when they take on Grimsby Town on Matchday 3. The Magpies have yet to record a win in the new season, but it seems as if their performances are much better than the results. Experienced striker David McGoldrick should once again start from the bench, while Gambia international Alassana Jatta is likely to prove a handful for the opposition back-line.
The Mariners, on the other hand, continue with their old habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels. As Grimsby failed to impress in a 1-0 loss at Fleetwood, we predict that the hosts are going to emerge triumphant in Saturday’s showdown. In their last encounter at Meadow Lane Notts County defeated Grimsby Town 3-2. A man to watch in the away team will be Jordan Davies, who scored a brace in a 3-2 win over Cheltenham at the weekend.
Highlighted Player (David McGoldrick):
David McGoldrick is an Irish international who was born in Nottingham, England on 29 November, 1987. McGoldrick was eligible to play for both England and Republic of Ireland and he decided to play for the Irish national team. The striker made his Ireland debut on 18 November, 2014, in a 4-1 win over USA and it has to be noted that he provided assists for Robbie Brady and Anthony Pilkington.
McGoldrick began his senior career at Nots County and he played for the likes of Northampton, Bournemouth, Port Vale, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield Wednesday and Coventry City in the past as well. The Irish attacker he joined Ipswich Town on loan until the end of the 2012/2013 campaign and he signed a permanent deal with the club in July 2013.
David McGoldrick scored 14 goals in 31 appearances for the Tractor Boys in the 2013/2014 Championship campaign and that is considered his most successful season. You should have in mind that his Ipswich teammates Daryl Murphy and Stephen Hunt backed David for his first-ever Ireland call-up.
Highlighted Team (Grimsby):
Founded back in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham, Grimsby Town are a professional football club that compete in League Two, the English fourth tier. Grimsby Town welcome their opponents at Blundell Park, the stadium which has the capacity of 9,027 people (all seated).
The Pilgrims are well known for their black jerseys with white stripes, whilst blue is the dominant colour of their away kit. Grimsby Town made it to the FA Trophy final on two occasions (2012/13, 2015/16), but they have yet to win the title in the competition. The likes of Hull City and Scunthorpe United are regarded as the club’s main rivals.
The Pilgrims registered their biggest win on September 4, 1925, as they crushed Tranmere Rovers 8-0. Speaking of their heaviest loss, Grimsby Town were beaten by Arsenal 9-1 on January 28, 1931. Pat Glover is sitting in top position in the club’s all-time goal-scoring chart with 180 league goals on his account.
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