Match Report
In the standings it was Notts County 5th on 80 points, Salford City 4th on 81 — separated by 1. Recent form told a different story for Notts County: only 10th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 5th. Against a league average of 1.29 goals per team per game, Notts County ran at 1.61 scored and 1.13 conceded, Salford City at 1.33 and 1.11.
6 matches unbeaten backed Salford City's arrival.
The sides have met 7 times in the GioScore results database: 1 win for Notts County, 0 draws and 6 for Salford City, at 2.86 goals per meeting. 71% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 57%.
The match was played at Wembley Stadium (capacity 90,000). On the scoreboard, Notts County led 2-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 3-0.
Goal scorers
Notts County: Lucas Ness (45'), Jodi Jones (70'), Alassana Jatta (32')
Key stats
Possession: Notts County 59% · Salford City 41% · Total shots: 7-7 · On target: 5-2 · Corners: 2-3