During the 1997–98 English football season, Notts County F.C. competed in the Football League Third Division.
Season summary
In the 1997–98 season Notts County secured promotion in March and finished top of the division.
Final league table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
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1 | Notts County (C, P) | 46 | 29 | 12 | 5 | 82 | 43 | +39 | 99 | Promotion to the Second Division |
2 | Macclesfield Town (P) | 46 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 63 | 44 | +19 | 82 | |
3 | Lincoln City (P) | 46 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 60 | 51 | +9 | 75 | |
4 | Colchester United (O, P) | 46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 72 | 60 | +12 | 74 | Qualification for the Third Division play-offs |
5 | Torquay United | 46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 68 | 59 | +9 | 74 |
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: In the Football League goals scored (GF) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
Rules for classification: In the Football League goals scored (GF) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
Results
Notts County's score comes first.[1]
Legend
Win | Draw | Loss |
Football League Second Division
Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
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9 August 1997 | Rochdale | H | 2–1 | 4,173 | |
16 August 1997 | Hull City | A | 3–0 | 7,142 | |
23 August 1997 | Lincoln City | H | 1–2 | 5,707 | |
30 August 1997 | Cardiff City | A | 1–1 | 6,191 | |
2 September 1997 | Hartlepool United | A | 1–1 | 2,010 | |
7 September 1997 | Scunthorpe | H | 2–1 | 5,009 | |
13 September 1997 | Mansfield Town | H | 1–0 | 6,706 | |
20 September 1997 | Shrewsbury | A | 2–1 | 2,532 | |
27 September 1997 | Scarborough | A | 2–1 | 2,751 | |
4 October 1997 | Darlington | H | 1–1 | 4,428 | |
11 October 1997 | Macclesfield Town | H | 1–1 | 4,871 | |
18 October 1997 | Swansea City | A | 2–1 | 3,668 | |
21 October 1997 | Rotherham United | A | 1–1 | 3,161 | |
25 October 1997 | Cambridge United | H | 1–0 | 4,279 | |
1 November 1997 | Barnet | A | 2–1 | 2,530 | |
4 November 1997 | Chester City | H | 1–2 | 3,104 | |
8 November 1997 | Exeter City | H | 1–1 | 5,107 | |
18 November 1997 | Colchester United | A | 0–2 | 2,635 | |
22 November 1997 | Leyton Orient | A | 1–1 | 4,321 | |
29 November 1997 | Peterborough United | H | 2–2 | 8,006 | |
3 December 1997 | Brighton and Hove Albion | A | 1–0 | 1,239 | |
13 December 1997 | Doncaster Rovers | H | 5–2 | 4,024 | |
20 December 1997 | Torquay United | A | 2–0 | 2,536 | |
26 December 1997 | Scunthorpe United | A | 2–1 | 4,781 | |
28 December 1997 | Hartlepool United | H | 2–0 | 6,073 | |
10 January 1998 | Rochdale | A | 2–1 | 2,387 | |
17 January 1998 | Cardiff City | H | 3–1 | 6,214 | |
20 January 1998 | Hull City | H | 1–0 | 4,017 | |
24 January 1998 | Lincoln City | A | 5–3 | 6,059 | |
31 January 1998 | Mansfield Town | A | 2–0 | 6,786 | |
7 February 1998 | Shrewsbury Town | H | 1–1 | 5,790 | |
14 February 1998 | Darlington | A | 2–0 | 2,781 | |
21 February 1998 | Scarborough | H | 1–0 | 5,645 | |
24 February 1998 | Swansea City | H | 2–1 | 4,484 | |
28 February 1998 | Macclesfield Town | A | 0–2 | 5,112 | |
3 March 1998 | Exeter City | A | 5–2 | 2,966 | |
7 March 1998 | Barnet | H | 2–0 | 6,081 | |
14 March 1998 | Chester City | A | 1–0 | 2,753 | |
21 March 1998 | Colchester United | H | 0–0 | 6,284 | |
28 March 1998 | Leyton Orient | H | 1–0 | 8,389 | |
3 April 1998 | Peterborough United | A | 0–1 | 2,485 | |
11 April 1998 | Brighton and Hove Albion | H | 2–2 | 5,344 | |
13 April 1998 | Doncaster Rovers | A | 2–1 | 2,485 | |
18 April 1998 | Torquay United | H | 3–0 | 5,183 | |
25 April 1998 | Cambridge United | A | 2–2 | 4,009 | |
2 May 1998 | Rotherham United | H | 5–2 | 12,431 |
FA Cup
Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R1 | 16 November 1997 | Colwyn Bay | H | 2–0 | ||
R2 | 6 December 1997 | Preston North End | A | 2–2 | ||
R2R | 16 December 1997 | Preston North End | H | 1–2 |
League Cup
Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R1 1st Leg | 12 Aug 1997 | Darlington | A | 1–1 | 2,189 | |
R1 2nd Leg | 26 Aug 1997 | Darlington | H | 2–1 (won 3–2 on agg) | 1,925 | |
R2 1st Leg | 16 Sep 1997 | Tranmere | H | 0–2 | 1,779 | |
R2 2nd Leg | 23 Sep 1997 | Tranmere | A | 1–0 (lost 1–2 on agg) | 3,287 |
Football League Trophy
Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NR2[2] | 27 January 1998 | Burnley | A | 0–2 | 2,442 |
Squad
[3] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
- ^ "Notts County results for the 1997-1998 season - Statto.com". Archived from the original on 13 May 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ Awarded a bye in the first round
- ^ "All Notts County players: 1998".