Nottingham Magic 1 vs Nottingham 1 at Bilborough Sixth Form College is an early-season Nottingham derby with real table impact, even with 57 games still to be played in the Midlands Regional League. With both sides having played only three matches and sitting mid-pack, this is a chance to turn momentum in a division where the top spot is the only promotion place.

The Story So Far

Nottingham Magic 1 go into Sunday 8 November 2026 (14:20) in 6th place with 2 points from three games and a goal difference of -11, while Nottingham 1 sit 3rd on 4 points from three games with a GD of +12. The table is still taking shape after 15 of 72 total fixtures, and both teams have played fewer matches than some sides around them, so results are swinging positions quickly.

Magic’s recent form line of LLW (40 scored, 51 conceded) reflects the challenge of turning scoring into results, although their home record (LW) suggests Bilborough can bring a response compared to their single away loss. Nottingham arrive with WLW (63 scored, 51 conceded), showing they have found more scoring output across their three games, even if they’ve also slipped from the top spot after spending one week there. The most recent head-to-head comes from last season’s league meetings, split 1-1: Magic won 22-17 on 1 February 2026, before Nottingham replied with a 17-13 home win on 22 February 2026.

What's At Stake

• If Nottingham Magic 1 win: they close the gap on Nottingham 1 and add points to a start that currently leaves them level on points with teams just above the bottom two, while also improving a -11 goal difference picture.
• If Nottingham 1 win: they strengthen their push towards the top of a table where University of Nottingham 1 lead with 6 points, and keep pressure on the promotion place while building on a +12 goal difference.
• With both teams having games in hand: a win carries extra value because it can reshape the mid-table order quickly once the schedule evens out.