Match Reaction: Notts County 1-1 Swansea City, Saturday 27 January 2018

Jon Stead kept up his record of scoring in every round of the FA Cup as his equaliser earned Notts County a deserved replay in a 1-1 draw with Swansea City in the fourth round.

Luciano Narsingh's strike on the stroke of half-time put the Premier League's bottom club ahead at Meadow Lane but the Magpies went up a gear after the restart, with Jorge Grant coming close on three occasions in quick succession.

Stead, who famously put in a superb performance for Bradford City in their fourth-round upset of Chelsea several years ago, then fired home on the hour mark to guarantee a place in the hat for round five and a replay at the Liberty Stadium next month.

Pride of Nottingham has compiled some of the key post-match reaction from Notts boss Kevin Nolan, the players, and the fans.

Kevin Nolan

"I'm absolutely delighted and immensely proud. We got we deserved and made the better chances throughout the game.

"But against a Premier League team they only need half a chance and it's in the back of the net and that showed today.

"We were really good in the first half but all it took was one slip and we were 1-0 down.

"The reaction after the break was fantastic and we had some excellent opportunities both before and after our goal."

"The way the players have performed today is a testament to what they are all about."

Jon Stead

"We matched them and we've got to be immensely proud of ourselves.

"We were a bit cagey in the first half but at the start of the second half we really showed what we are capable of and pushed them all the way.

"You know they are going to have large amounts of possession and keep the ball well so it's about getting in the right areas and limiting their space.

"We had to work hard for it but we gave as good as we got and created some decent chances.

"If we had won the game I don't think you could have argued too much about it but, on reflection, a draw is probably a fair result."

Shola Ameobi

"We got our just rewards for a really tough, battling performance. We're in the draw for the fifth round, and in the FA Cup magical things can happen.

"We know it'll be a tough order at Swansea, but the team spirit in that dressing room right now is fantastic. We'll go there and give it all we've got."

Players on social media

The Black and White Army

Who R Ya? You Pies!: That was class , great atmosphere , great occasion , terrific result, in the draw , get the replay on TV , well done Notts great combative performance had our moments as well , so proud COYP

Chris: No criticism of either us or Swansea, I felt both teams did very well. Second half again for Notts was a delight to watch and, although I think it shown how the formation being 4-4-2 suites us best. I do feel we gave Swansea a good fight and wholeheartedly deserved the draw. Very impressed with our fans and the fact the performance was motivated.

Liampie: I thought we could count ourselves lucky that swansea seemed poor on goal in the first half. we had a few okay chances but never really tested their keeper, i do think we defended well throughout the game. good to get level with them after the lapse in concentration.

Jay Dalton: notts gave 100% shola held the Ball well Collin made some crucial saves and when stead got the leveller the fans errupted l with sheer jubilation brilliant kop atmosphere

Trevor Robinson: Great support from the kop today. I'm in Pavis stand and you lot sounded fantastic. Pat yourselves on the back.

Jimmy Gee: Soft goal just before halftime spoiled good work. Deserved equaliser, Notts had more chances to win it. Well done!

Richard Thompson: Much better 2nd half, sat back a bit at times, we were at our best putting pressure on them, then again why am I moaning? a draw against a team 3 leagues above? great result really

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