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Notts County have had a difficult start to the 2026–27 campaign. In their last six competitive matches they manage to win only once against Burton Albion. They have also scored only five goals across those matches. Grimsby, by comparison, are coming into the game in a good mood, recording two wins and four draws, meaning they haven't lost any of their last six. They have also scored in five of those six games. In last five head-to-head games Notts County won three, Grimsby won one, and one finished in a draw. However, Grimsby won the most recent match, which came at Meadow Lane. For this game the biggest factor could be team selection. This is a group-stage EFL Trophy game, and both sides are expected to rotate. Notts County are likely to make several changes, while Grimsby are also expected to rest some regular starting elevn players.