Sky Blues On The Road - Notts County

City look to do their Sunday Best with a trip to Notts County.

WHO ARE THEY?
Known as the oldest professional club,County were formed in 1862 and were founder members of the Football League in 1888. County were in the top flight for three seasons in the early 1980's but it has been downhill ever since with the club. Like many clubs, finances have been tight and County have been close to folding, but good work from management and supporters keeps them in business and looking for promotion from League Two
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THEIR WEBSITE
http://www.nottscountyfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Home/0,,10426,00.html
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RECENT FORM
A City X1 lost at Halesowen and Nuneaton, whilst The Magpies drew 0-0 at Arnold Town. The last time,we played at Meadow Lane was a friendly on July 28th 2004. The game finished in a 2-2 draw with Eddy Johnson and Bjarni Gudjonsson scoring for City and Gavin Gordon and Paul Bolland netting in front of a crowd of 2,471. City Reserves twice played Notts County in friendlies last season. Both games were at Ryton and saw City lose the first game 2-1 but won 3-1 in the second match.
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CITY TEAM NEWS
Micky Adams is expected to name a strong side for this game. Stern John could be back. Robert Page and Wayne Andrews are likely to be missing, but Gary McSheffrey is expected to overcome a calf injury. ____________________________________________________________
MATCH DETAILS
Admission prices for City supporters are £10 adult, £5 concessions £1 junior.
City supporters will be in the Kop Stand
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WEATHER FORECAST
Warm and sunny.
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HOW TO GET THERE

From Junction 24 Of The M1
Exit Junction 24 of the M1. Follow the signs for Nottingham on the A453, continuing through Clifton, passing the Trent University on your left-hand side. At the next set of traffic lights, continue straight over and follow the signs for West Bridgford (B679). Continue for two miles, at the junction turn left onto the A60. Continue over Trent Bridge and take the first right turn at the lights into Cattle Market Road. Meadow Lane Stadium is on your right-hand side.

From Junction 26 Of The M1
Exit Junction 26 of the M1 and follow the A610 to Nottingham. When you come to the traffic lights at the roundabout take the 3rd exit. Continue through two sets of traffic lights and at the next roundabout go straight on (the Gateway Hotel is on your left). Go through a further five traffic lights and at the main junction (Trade Kitchens on your right) turn right onto the main ring road and follow the signs for football traffic. Once you go past the Forest Ground on your left, carry on over Trent Bridge and turn left at the bottom onto Meadow Lane. Carry straight on and the ground is in front of you.

BY TRAIN
Midland Mainline, Central Trains and Virgin Trains all operate services to Nottingham Midland Railway Station which is situated just two minutes walk from Meadow Lane. Upon your arrival at the Station, exit via the main doors and turn to your left. Take a left turn again onto Queens Road and follow this road to the end where a T-Junction meets London Road. Turn right here onto London Road and follow the road until the first left turn onto County Road. You will now see the Stadium on your right.

BY BUS
There are a number of bus services operating from Nottingham City Centre that pass Meadow Lane on a frequent basis. For timetables and prices, please contact Nottingham City Transport on 01159 50 60 70.

BY PLANE
East Midlands Airport is 14 miles from the ground.