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Notts County Edges Out Tranmere Rovers in Thrilling Meadow Lane Encounter
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire – Notts County secured a 2-1 victory over Tranmere Rovers in a captivating League Two clash at Meadow Lane on February 22nd, 2025. The match, officiated by J. Miles, was a hard-fought encounter characterized by high intensity and several yellow cards.
Despite Tranmere registering more shots on goal (19 to Notts County’s 13), the home side’s clinical finishing proved decisive. Notts County controlled possession with 59%, and struck two crucial goals in the closing stages. C. Whitaker broke the deadlock in the 80th minute, assisted by M. Traore, and A. Jatta doubled the lead in the 83rd minute, again with Traore providing the assist. Tranmere pulled one back in the 88th minute through K. Dennis, assisted by C. Merrie, but ran out of time to equalize.
Yellow cards were shown to players from both sides. L. O’Connor and T. Davies of Tranmere, and A. Jatta, A. Bass, and C. Merrie of Notts County were all cautioned. J. Turnbull of Tranmere also received a yellow card at the end of the match.
While Tranmere had more shots overall, Notts County’s shots on target (5 to Tranmere’s 6) proved more accurate. Notts County also had more corners (5 to Tranmere’s 7). The win leaves Notts County in a strong position in the League Two table.
Substitutions notts county: at minute 67 M. Traore came in and C. Grant went out., at minute 72 N. Tsaroulla came in and K. Gordon went out., at minute 85 C. Edwards came in and C. Whitaker went out., at minute 86 J. Hinchy came in and G. Abbott went out.
Substitutions tranmere: at minute 79 J. Williams came in and S. Finley went out., at minute 86 J. Hawkes came in and O. Patrick went out., at minute 87 K. Dennis came in and J. Davison went out., at minute 87 S. Mather came in and J. Garrett went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Notts County
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