Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday: match statistics
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Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Notts County plays Sheffield Wednesday in EFL League One (England). The game is scheduled for October 20, 2026. Venue: Meadow Lane Stadium.
Recent form
Notts County has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Sheffield Wednesday has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Notts County scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.38. Sheffield Wednesday scores 1.88 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.87 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Notts County's games and 63% of Sheffield Wednesday's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 63%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sheffield Wednesday has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.25 per game. Notts County takes 12.0 shots per game, while Sheffield Wednesday takes 14.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Notts County leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Sheffield Wednesday leads at halftime in 38% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Notts County's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Sheffield Wednesday, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.87 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Notts County | Sheffield Wednesday | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sheffield Wednesday is 350% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Notts County · 1.8 pts / game - Sheffield Wednesday
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sheffield Wednesday is 88% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Notts County · 1.88 goals / game - Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.38 goals / game - Notts County · 1 goals / game - Sheffield Wednesday
Notts County scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 games), while Sheffield Wednesday keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 games).
Sheffield Wednesday scores in 63% of games (5 of 8 games), while Notts County keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 8 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Notts County
Over / Under - Sheffield Wednesday
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sheffield Wednesday is 178% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.63 pts / game - Notts County · 1.75 pts / game - Sheffield Wednesday
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Notts County - second-half results
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sheffield Wednesday - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Notts County
Sheffield Wednesday
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Notts County | Liga | Sheffield Wednesday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.38 | 2.87 | • 2.88 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 61% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 54% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 24% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 65% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 83% | ▼ 63% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Notts County and Sheffield Wednesday play?
Notts County face Sheffield Wednesday on October 20, 2026 in EFL League One at Meadow Lane Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Notts County score 1.00 goals per game on average and Sheffield Wednesday 1.88. The EFL League One average is 2.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Notts County's matches and 63% of Sheffield Wednesday's.
What form are Notts County and Sheffield Wednesday in?
Over the last 5 games Notts County have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Sheffield Wednesday 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Notts County vs Sheffield Wednesday?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.