- Notts County finished 5th in League Two, 1 point ahead of Chesterfield in 6th.
- Chesterfield have won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1 of their last 5 games.
A local rivalry to spice up the League Two promotion race
Our Notts County vs Chesterfield prediction is shaped by the fact that Notts County had the better of the initial semi-final clash between these two sides, but only by a single goal and on the road. Back at Meadow Lane, the hosts are winless in 2 (D1, L1), while Chesterfield are in good form and will likely provide a stern test for the home side in this clash.
Notts County are a very direct side, they get the ball wide or into the box quickly and with lots of energy. Martin Paterson’s side have made a virtue of being difficult to pin down since his appointment in June 2025, not adhering to any one playing style, instead switching between systems to keep their opponents guessing.
This Notts County vs Chesterfield preview highlights that Chesterfield are a possession side, they like to get it down and get players forward through the thirds, patiently breaking teams down. Paul Cook, who has been in charge since 2022, is an extremely adaptable manager and can alter his approach if necessary, though his sides are generally a good team to watch in terms of structure and execution.
Notts County’s talisman, or Chesterfield’s clinical marksman?
Alassana Jatta has been the talisman for Notts County this season, scoring 15 goals in 31 League Two outings, while Lee Bonis has been a clinical finisher for Chesterfield all season, scoring 12 in 45 appearances.
Bonis is perhaps the better choice for the anytime goalscorer market here, as he has found the net 4 times in Chesterfield’s last 7 games and could be the difference between the sides in this important second leg based on our Notts County vs Chesterfield prediction.
Chesterfield are in form
While Notts County have won just 2 of their last 5 matches (W2, D1, L2), Chesterfield have hit their stride at the perfect time, winning 3, drawing 1, and losing 1 of their last 5 outings.
They’ve won 10, drawn 8, and lost 5 away from home in League Two this season, averaging 1.43 goals scored and 1.39 conceded per-game.
Paterson has had his side playing at a very high tempo this season; it will be interesting to see whether he can use that to his advantage in this one, but with Chesterfield’s good form and the importance of this game, I’m expecting the visitors to at least get a result here. For those seeking Notts County vs Chesterfield betting tips, the odds on a Chesterfield win are more than fair at 2.86, while both teams to score - yes, and over 2.5 goals look good, as the home crowd will ensure this is an exciting game.
