5 – 2
“Isaac Hutchinson completes his brace to level the match at 2-2 after an entertaining first half”
“Tom Iorpenda breaks the deadlock with the crucial third goal to put Notts County ahead”
Pivotal“James Wilson's defensive error results in an own goal, extending Notts County's lead to 4-2”
Pivotal“Substitute Tyrese Hall caps off the victory with a fifth goal in stoppage time”
Notts County produced a devastating second-half performance to turn a 2-2 deadlock into a comprehensive 5-2 victory over Cheltenham Town at Meadow Lane. After Isaac Hutchinson's early brace was matched by strikes from Jodi Jones and Matt Palmer, the Magpies took control following the break. Tom Iorpenda's 66th-minute goal broke the deadlock before James Wilson's unfortunate own goal doubled their advantage. Sam Sherring's red card for a reckless challenge left Cheltenham down to ten men, and substitute Tyrese Hall completed the rout with a stoppage-time strike. The victory strengthens Notts County's push for automatic promotion while leaving Cheltenham struggling in the lower reaches of League Two.
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