Notts County vs Cheltenham - League Two

The League Two returns to the home ground on March 21, 2026, where Notts County and Cheltenham will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the League Two contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Cheltenham travel in decent nick, WDWDL in their last five and a win rate of 50% this season. He was sacked by Fiorentina after Che Adams' late goal for Torino left them bottom of the Serie A table with three defeats out of three.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Notts County may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Cheltenham have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. They are sticking to the principles of possession and pressing that have taken them from the fourth tier.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Once that deal is completed, Coventry want to bring in a left-back and a right winger, while there is also a possibility they target a new striker.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the League Two standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".