Notts and Leicester settle for 1‑1 draw at Meadow Lane

NOTTINGHAM, England (Interstat) — Jayden Joseph scored in the 62nd minute and Conor Grant equalized for Notts in the 81st as Notts and Leicester played to a 1-1 draw Friday in a League One match at Meadow Lane Stadium.

Joseph, a substitute, opened the scoring. Will Alves and James Gibbons each had an assist. Notts’ record in League One is 0-0-1, and Leicester’s is 0-0-1. Both teams also have 0-0-1 records across all competitions after their season opener. The result left both teams winless to open the season.

Jack Evans was shown a yellow card in the 15th minute for Notts, and Gibbons followed in the 43rd. Alves was booked for Leicester in the 44th minute.

Leicester next hosts Burton on Aug. 21, and Notts travels to Luton the same day. Notts hosts Burton on Aug. 28, while Leicester visits Milton Keynes on Aug. 28. Leicester also hosts Plymouth on Aug. 31, and Notts plays at Doncaster on Aug. 31.