An all-Midlands clash kicks off the 2026/27 League One season, so William Hill have previewed the intriguing encounter at Meadow Lane.
Leicester City hog the League One odds spotlight as former Premier League winners but they are now facing action in the third tier. Even so, plenty of other teams fancy their chances of gaining promotion up to the Championship.
Here is my analysis of the matchup in Nottingham, featuring my considered score prediction to assist your football betting.
Notts County v Leicester City
- Kick-off: 12.30pm
- Meadow Lane
Notts County preview
- Final position 2025/26: 5th in League Two
An appetising East Midlands derby between clubs who were two divisions apart last season. Notts convincingly beat Salford City 3-0 in the 2025/26 League Two Play-Off Final at Wembley Stadium. Potent striker Alassana Jatta subsequently moved on to join Casa Pia AC in Portugal.
Leicester City preview
- Final position 2025/26: 23rd in the Championship
Leicester are making a 29-mile trip north. The Foxes were Premier League champions just 10 years ago yet presently nurse back-to-back relegations. The former MK Dons, Swansea City, Southampton and Rangers boss Russell Martin was installed as Leicester’s first team manager on 15th June. On Tuesday, striker Admir Bristric was brought in from Slovenian club NK Olimpija Ljubljana. Meanwhile, there are interesting reports which claim Leicester City are up for sale.
Score prediction: Notts noble 3-1.
