Notts County

Who is going to this one? Grandson going to his second Tuesday night game of the season ( he has been a good boy)

Notts have received an allocation of 310 tickets, more tickets as been sold for this coming Saturday game then this match.

I'll be there, but the junior DRF won't. Got a late night tomorrow watching the Kaiser Chiefs at pavilions!

Few bumps and bruises for boss Kevin Nolan - Plymouth v Notts County in focus

Notts County make the long trip to Plymouth on Tuesday night hoping to cause an upset. Here Magpies writer Leigh Curtis gives you the lowdown on the team news, the tactics and the key battles.

Team news

Notts County boss Kevin Nolan admitted his squad had suffered a few bumps and bruises following their weekend clash with Yeovil.

The former West Ham midfielder plans to give those players affected as long as possible to prove their fitness as they prepare to face the challenge of high-flying Plymouth.

Thierry Audel did return to the squad at the weekend following a groin problem but had to make do with a place on the bench.

Thierry Audel is fit again.

And he is highly unlikely to be given a place back in the first team given Notts' defence kept a clean sheet at the weekend.

A definite absentee will be centre-back Richard Duffy who is serving the second game of a two-match ban.

Notts also have Michael O'Connor on nine yellow cards and he could suffer a similar suspension if he is booked against Argyle on Tuesday night.

Talking tactics

Given that Plymouth are flying high at the top of League Two, the bookmakers have given Notts little chance of victory.

But the 'Pies can take solace from the fact that Leyton Orient secured a surprise victory there two weeks back which was one of the shock results of League Two this season.

It just goes to show that Argyle do have off days and with Notts high on confidence following a four-game unbeaten run, they have nothing to fear.

In fact, with many not expecting Notts to bring any reward back north, the Magpies can go there without any pressure.

With Plymouth not having won in their last three matches, now seems to be a good time to play Derek Adams' side who are just three points behind Doncaster in the race for the title.

They are likely to want to come out and attack Notts and look for an early goal so frustration might be the best way for Notts to get into the game.

It might be they have to play percentages just to take the sting out of the home attack which will be buoyed by one of the biggest crowds of the season.

And if Nolan's side can get Shola Ameobi into the game early on and frustrate the home side then the anxiety might creep into the home terraces, which will work in Notts' favour.

Key Battle: Graham Carey v Michael O'Connor

Both players are the creative heartbeats of their team and this will be a hugely influential battle.

They are both excellent midfielders for this level of football, but both bring different qualities.

O'Connor has the ability to pick a pass, which is allied to a combative nature that means he won't be afraid to get stuck into the tackles.

Carey, meanwhile, is a lovely footballer and packs a goal threat having scored nine goals in the league this season.

He seems to revel playing against Notts so it will be O'Connor's job not just to keep the shackles on him, but also try to help Nolan's team create chances at Home Park.

Both sides will look to the pair for inspiration and a terrific battle awaits, one which you sense will ultimately decide where the points end up going.

Last time out: Notts County 1 Plymouth 2, August 16, 2016

Jake Jervis returned to haunt Notts County as he inspired Plymouth Argyle to victory at Meadow Lane.

The striker had a loan spell with the Magpies in the early part of his career when at Birmingham City, but failed to score a single goal for the club.

But he produced a stunning strike early in the first half when he drilled in from 18 yards following a sublime first touch.

Jon Stead scores against Plymouth.

Jon Stead scored his second goal of the season with a wonderful solo effort, and when Sonny Bradley hit his own post it looked only a matter of time before Notts made another breakthrough.

But Nauris Bulvitis headed in Connor Smith's corner to give Plymouth a 2-1 win.

Notts tried desperately to get themselves back into the game and nearly snatched a last-gasp equaliser, but Luke McCormick made a brilliant save to deny Michael O'Connor.

NOTTS POST

Small crowd tonight 6,500 score 3-1 to Argyle

deluded Notts view wrote:

They are likely to want to come out and attack Notts

small crowd, big disappointment

Argo always second best in a 2-0 defeat

The crash continues

Freathy wrote:

small crowd, big disappointment

Argo always second best in a 2-0 defeat

The crash continues

You mean the "crash" from second in the league to second in the league.

I thought it was the 'crash' from 3rd in the league to 2nd!

Argo 3 Cnuty 1 7,209

No sign of melt down in tickets sell for tonight game. Saturdays is looking good

Gotta be 8,500 plus surely !! This is the business end of the season

harvetheslayer wrote:

Gotta be 8,500 plus surely !!  This is the business end of the season

You would have to think 8,500 will be there on a chilly night.

3-0 to the greens.

Interesting avatar you have there !!

VillageGreen wrote:

harvetheslayer wrote:

Gotta be 8,500 plus surely !!  This is the business end of the season

You would have to think 8,500 will be there on a chilly night.

3-0 to the greens.

Interesting avatar you have there !!

Heinrich Baron Von Blair

Need to win tonight after just 2 points from 3 games, 2 of which we were expected to win.

Just to calm any jitters we may all be feeling.

The tickets are flying out this afternoon, The weather forecast must be good

THERE may not be many in attendance this evening, but Notts County fans making the long trek to Plymouth Argyle for tonight's League Two clash are, quite literally, in for a treat.

County fans face a 500-mile round trip for tonight's match at Home Park, but as a gesture of goodwill, new Notts owner Alan Hardy has arranged for a free pie for the first 100 County fans through the Home Park turnstiles that venture to the food kiosks this evening.

Hardy took to his twitter account to break the news:

Hardy then told the club: "I really do take my hat off to everyone who's attending the match.

"It's a massive commitment to make in midweek and hopefully the lure of some free food will make the journey that little bit easier!"

Now, what are the odds on former Sutton United Wayne Shaw being among the travelling contingent tonight

From local rag

Gavin Ward will be the man that takes charge of Plymouth Argyle's game against Notts County on Tuesday night.

The Surrey based official has officiated in 30 games so far this season and in that time he has shown 109 yellow cards and five red cards.

The last time he refereed an Argyle match was on September 14, 2016, a game that finished 1-1 against Hartlepool.

that match was also at Home Park and Ward was kept busy that day as he handed out seven yellow cards and one red.

Gary Miller was the only Argyle player to be booked and it was Hartlepool defender Scott Harrison that was sent off after he received a second yellow card in the 90th minute.

One hour before we pick up the grandson and his dad as we goes though Hartley. Grandson first game since the Liverpool replay.

That's a very strong midfield

Shola Ameobi will keep Bradley busy

Easy 2 nil Argyle win.

Notts County on top by the sounds of it

one nil to a shit team, mistake by Mc Cormack, what the feck! Sort it Derek!

LOL surprised we held on as long as we did.

Game over. Season over.