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Notts County and Leicester City face off in League One opener
Notts County and Leicester City are set to face each other in their opening match of the EFL League One season at Meadow Lane.
Notts County returns to the third tier for the first time since 2015 after winning the League Two playoffs. Under manager Martin Paterson, the club enters the season following a competitive Carabao Cup showing where they drew 1-1 with Burnley before losing on penalties.
Leicester City enters League One following two consecutive relegations from the Premier League. Managed by Russell Martin, the club has undergone significant squad changes over the summer and aims for immediate promotion. Leicester recently secured a 1-0 win over Northampton Town in the EFL Cup.
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Leicester City · Martin Paterson · Notts County · Russell Martin
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Leicester City entered League One following two consecutive relegations. www.goal.mu · the72.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Leicester City secured a 1-0 victory against Northampton Town in the EFL Cup. the72.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Notts County returned to League One following a League Two playoff victory. www.goal.mu · the72.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Notts County drew 1-1 with Burnley in the Carabao Cup before losing on penalties. www.goal.mu