Pre-Season: Walsall v Notts County

This pre-season friendly brings together Walsall and Notts County for a competitive warm-up ahead of the 2026–27 campaign. Notts County are preparing for their first season back in League One since 2014–15, having earned promotion via the League Two play-offs. The match offers fans an early look at both squads as they fine-tune tactics and build match fitness.

Set in Birmingham, the fixture is part of Notts County's broader pre-season schedule, which also includes a tour of Denmark with friendlies against Viborg and Randers, plus a home match against Nottingham Forest. For Walsall, this is a chance to test themselves against a side climbing the divisions, making for an engaging contest.

Attendees can expect a standard pre-season atmosphere—lower intensity than league matches but with plenty of effort as players stake their claims for starting spots. It's a solid outing for local football fans eager to see new signings and emerging talent in action before the competitive season begins.