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Luke Williams has clarified the absence of two players from his Notts County team during their loss to Wrexham on Monday. Aden Baldwin and Richard Brindley did not participate in the Magpies' 3-2 defeat at The Racecourse Ground, despite featuring in the previous game against Wealdstone three days prior.
During the 3-0 victory against Stuart Maynard's team, the pair played in the back three, with Brindley making his first start for Notts in nearly three months. Brindley had been battling a recurring back injury that he sustained earlier in the season.
Baldwin suffered an injury during the Eastleigh game in March, which caused him to miss three matches before returning for the Good Friday fixture. The reasons for their absence in the match against Wrexham were not disclosed.
Ahead of Notts County's upcoming fixture against Woking, the team's head coach, Luke Williams, has provided an update on the absent defensive pairing of Aden Baldwin and Richard Brindley. Both players were absent from the team's recent 3-2 defeat against Wrexham, and their absence was not explained at the time.
However, Williams has now stated that the two players are likely to feature in the upcoming game against Woking. Speaking to the Nottingham Post, Luke Williams said: "What's behind it is that both guys had not played for a while.
"They played against Wealdstone and were not recovered in time to go again in such a short turnaround.
"That was disappointing for us because we want every single player available, but fortunately it is nothing serious, it was purely the fact they hadn't recovered in time to feature."
Notts County is scheduled to compete against Woking on Saturday. Luke Williams' recent update on the defensive pairing for the upcoming game has left fans feeling hopeful for the Meadow Lane fixture this weekend.
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In a high-stakes encounter between two National League heavyweights, Notts County took an early lead through a brilliant John Bostock free-kick, but Wrexham quickly responded as Paul Mullin muscled his way onto a cross to equalise and then set up Jacob Mendy for the home side's second goal.
However, Kyle Cameron headed County level, and Elliot Lee restored Wrexham's lead with a close-range finish after another assist from Mullin.
In a dramatic finish, Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster saved a penalty from Cedwyn Scott to secure a vital win for the Dragons.
Before the match, both teams had amassed 100 points and 106 goals, with Notts County's Macaulay Langstaff breaking a National League and club record with 41 goals over the season, while Mullin led Wrexham's scoring with 34 goals.
Despite County manager Luke Williams suggesting that the title race was "over" in late March, the win allowed Wrexham to regain top spot and maintain their advantage with a game in hand.
The match was a cagey affair in the first half, but the tempo picked up in the second half as both teams fought for the win.
Mullin was a constant threat for Wrexham, muscling past defenders and providing key assists, while Cameron and Bostock were among the standout performers for Notts County.
In the end, Wrexham's sharpness in front of goal proved decisive, as they clinched a crucial win to boost their promotion hopes.
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Frank Vincent has emphasised that he and his fellow Notts County players will maintain their focus on one game at a time, following their latest results in the National League. The Magpies have surged back to the top of the table, having secured a comfortable 3-0 victory against Wealdstone. Goals from Sam Austin, Macaulay Langstaff, and Vincent have helped to take their points tally to a record-breaking 100 for the season. It's the first time in the club's history that they have achieved this feat.
However, the excitement wasn't just confined to the Meadow Lane ground. Just before Vincent scored Notts' third goal, cheers erupted around the stadium. Fans received news of Milli Alli's second goal of the game, which put Halifax Town 2-1 up against Wrexham. These cheers echoed throughout the stadium as people headed for the exits. Mani Dieseruvwe added a third goal late on to inflict only the third defeat of the season on Phil Parkinson's side, ahead of their highly anticipated match on Monday.
Despite the impressive victory, Vincent and his colleagues remain mindful of the importance of taking each game as it comes. They know that maintaining their focus will be crucial to achieving their ultimate goal of promotion to the Football League.
"It's been a mad title race with them, we have ultra respect for them as a team because they are just relentless," Vincent told BBC Radio Nottingham on how he views the title race after today's results.
"It is going to go right to the end, and we're trying not to focus too much on them, and it's just one game at a time, and today it was Wealdstone, and now we have to focus on our next match and get the three points.
"We know it is going to be tough, but we have to keep pushing."
On an emotional day for everyone associated with the football club, supporters, players, and coaching staff paid their respects to the late Jason Turner who sadly passed away last week. Vincent also spoke about the difficulties of dealing with the situation heading into the game. He hoped that the performance from himself and his teammates made Jason Turner proud yesterday.
"Today's result is a great dedication to Jason.
"Everyone has had that personal connection with him, he's a great guy, was full of energy, always smiling, and anything you needed to be done he was there to do it, he would have been proud of us today so really well done to everyone involved.
"It's been really tough - when the gaffer told us the news it was really shocking for all of us, and it has been hard to get over that shock really, he will be a big miss to this club.
"It is going to be virtually impossible to replace, but all my thoughts are with Jason and his family and I hope we made him proud today."
Vincent became the 16th different scorer for the club in the league last season with his strike that afternoon. He was the first to react to Cedwyn Scott's rebound and smashed the ball beyond Sam Howes, rounding off the perfect afternoon for the Magpies.
"Every time I come on I just wait for that opportunity to come, and today it presented itself in the best possible way.
"It bounced up perfectly and I believed in myself and I knew I was going to smash it home, buzzing!"
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Notts County boss Luke Williams is relentlessly pursuing perfection, having amassed 100 points and 106 goals this season. He was pleased with Friday's 3-0 win over Wealdstone at Meadow Lane, but remained critical of his side's first-half display, despite Sam Austin's sublime finish on eight minutes putting his team in front at the break.
Halifax Town's Milli Alli played a starring role as they upset the odds to beat Wrexham in a significant game for the National League. The Magpies have been matching Wrexham stride for stride throughout this campaign, and continued to do so with a comfortable win over Wealdstone.
Despite the scoreline, Notts County faced some nervy moments in defence during sustained pressure from Wealdstone in the middle part of the first half. This forced Williams' side to play long, departing from their usual possession-based style of play.
Williams remains determined to see his team thrive in the remainder of the season, pushing for the playoffs as Notts County continue to play their part in this remarkable National League campaign.
"To be honest, we were up against a team that played an incredibly high line." Said the Notts County boss, Luke Williams.
"When the keeper comes out to advance with the ball, there is no space to play football, and they were very brave in doing that, so then we tried to exploit the spaces in behind them.
"Once you do that, if you do not capture the ball behind the lines you have to then jump and press them, so it became a game of two teams with very high lines, very brave in their play, and willing to press each other.
"At times, it was the most sensible thing to go more direct but, I don't think that we did that quite well enough, but the guys recognised that situation, and we study this kind of thing, so I think the decision was right to play more direct at times, but probably the execution was a bit wrong."
Ahead of Monday's crucial match against Wrexham, Notts County was without three players in their matchday squad against Wealdstone. Among the absentees was goalkeeper Sam Slocombe, with Archie Mair stepping up to put on another impressive display in his place, showcasing his confidence and composure gained from his previous three league outings.
"I am the only head coach in the National League for sure with three first-choice goalkeepers," Williams said on the decision that awaits him on Monday afternoon for the trip to north Wales.
"I am very lucky, but also I have a big headache, but it's fantastic really because who wouldn't want to have three goalkeepers who all play so well?"
Defender Geraldo Bajrami and Ruben Rodrigues were the other two players absent from the matchday squad. Rodrigues was forced off during the win over Altrincham due to the difficult playing surface. Ahead of the upcoming fixture against Phil Parkinson's side, Williams provided details on their involvement.
"Baj has played incredibly well but we monitor the fatigue score, and his was quite high, so I felt in order for us to have the maximum for us to pick from, we need to remove him from his duties today, but he trained before the game, so we can monitor what he is doing and give him the correct workload.
"And Ruben trained as well this morning and trained brilliantly with no reaction, but we need to undergo a different type of training with him tomorrow to see that we can tick off everything if he comes through before the game on Monday."
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Notts County have claimed the top spot in the National League from Wrexham, following their 3-0 triumph over Wealdstone, in which Macaulay Langstaff set a new goalscoring record.
Langstaff, who scored his 41st goal of the season, broke the record for the most goals in a single campaign since the league was rebranded in 2015. County have now amassed 100 points this season with four games still remaining.
The Magpies' fortunes improved further upon learning of Wrexham's 3-1 loss to Halifax. Despite having played one more game than Wrexham, County leads the table on goal difference, ahead of the two teams' upcoming encounter in Wales on Monday.
County took an early lead against mid-table Wealdstone when Sam Austin curled the ball into the net off the far post in the eighth minute, after Langstaff had capitalized on a defensive error.
Langstaff then broke the record in the 60th minute, when he seized on goalkeeper Archie Mair's clearance and scored his landmark goal.
Francis Vincent added a third for the home side in the 76th minute, securing the win and establishing a three-goal advantage over Wrexham.
Notts County had a successful day, claiming top spot in the league while showing their ability to dominate and score.
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Luke Williams, the manager of Notts County, has clarified that the timing of his team's games is inconsequential, following the most recent rescheduling of their National League fixture. The Magpies were originally scheduled to play against Woking, who are in third place, at 3pm on April 15th. However, the match has been pushed back to 5:30pm to facilitate its broadcast on BT Sport live from Meadow Lane.
Similarly, Wrexham, who are currently the league leaders, have had their fixture against promotion contenders Barnet rescheduled for the same day, with the match at The Hive Stadium now beginning at 12:45pm. It is unsurprising that the fixtures involving the top two teams in the National League have been selected for television coverage, but Notts fans are far from pleased.
Since the beginning of the season, there have only been six 3pm Saturday kick-offs at Meadow Lane. Moreover, the National League's latest update confirms that Notts' final Saturday 3pm match of the season against York City has also been moved to 5:30pm. This has left fans of the club feeling frustrated with the constant changes to their team's fixture schedule, which they believe has negatively impacted their ability to attend games and offer their support.
Despite the fans' dissatisfaction, Williams has emphasised that the timing of the games is not a concern for the team. The manager believes that the team's performance on the field is not dependent on the time of their matches, and that his team will be able to handle any changes to their schedule. As Notts County continues to push for promotion to the Football League, Williams and his team remain focused on their goal, regardless of the timing of their matches.
"No, we don't look at it like that at all," Williams replied when questioned about whether the frequent changes in fixtures could be viewed as a disadvantage in light of their league position.
"I think quite honestly it is irrelevant as to when we kick-off, we only have to make sure that we change our preparations at times and that is not a big deal to us.
"We haven't even looked to see whether this is an advantage or a disadvantage, it quite honestly does not register to us and when we know the kick-off time, we work backward through our schedule to make sure that we arrive at the right place at the right time to play football."
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Luke Williams gave a positive injury update on Notts County's Cedwyn Scott and Junior Morias before their Easter weekend games against Wealdstone and Wrexham. Scott has been absent for over two months, having suffered an injury during their win over Barnet. He later sustained another setback on his return to the first team, keeping him out since early February. Meanwhile, Morias has not played since arriving from Dagenham and Redbridge due to a slight injury problem.
The absence of both players highlights the significance of Macaulay Langstaff, the National League's top scorer, who has netted 14 times in his last ten matches, including six consecutive games leading up to their game against Stuart Maynard's team. Langstaff broke a club record for the most goals in a league season away to Altrincham.
However, with two games in four days, including a potential title-deciding match at the Racecourse Ground, the Notts head coach provided a positive update on both Scott and Morias ahead of the final five games of the season.
"Of course, they will be important because, at the moment, Luke Williams told the Nottingham Post.
"My anxiety is very high because Macaulay is on the pitch every minute - and as you know if he does the business he normally comes off. 
"I think he is very relieved to be picking up more minutes but of course as a head coach, you always worry about having the reinforcements and firepower to be able to sustain anything that might come our way.
"It's great news to see both these guys out on the pitch and fully training with the squad.
"We have a good idea of their conditioning, so it's great news for this period of the season, now it is going to be very important for us to have a healthy squad."
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Notts County's manager, Luke Williams, has cautioned fans against expecting a repeat of the scoreline from their earlier fixture at Grosvenor Vale as they prepare to host Wealdstone in the East Midlands this coming weekend.
In October, the Magpies had dominated their game in northwest London, scoring six goals away from home for the first time since February 1924. Macaulay Langstaff, Adam Chicksen (2), Matty Palmer, Aaron Nemane, and Geraldo Bajrami were among the scorers in the one-sided match.
However, Stuart Maynard's Wealdstone team has had a commendable campaign so far, being one of the few part-time teams in the league and vying for a play-off spot as they occupy 10th place, eight points behind Eastleigh. In their previous encounter, Maynard had admitted that the Notts squad assembled by Williams was the finest he had seen in the National League. Nevertheless, the Magpies' coach praised Maynard for the job he has done with his team this season.
Speaking to the Nottingham Post, Luke Williams said: "Without a doubt, he has done a brilliant job because when you watch them you can clearly see the work unfolding in front of you on the pitch, and they have a different set-up to us, more challenging actually.
"We are extremely well catered for and we know that and appreciate that and they have more challenges than ourselves, so really the work that Stuart has done there is excellent and of a very high level."
The playing style adopted at Grosvenor Vale has been compared to Williams' method of patient, possession-based football with a counter-attacking ability. Wealdstone showcased their excellent footballing skills in their recent fixture against Oldham, with Sonny Blu Lo-Everton scoring the winner off an 18-pass move.
Despite Notts County's impressive 6-0 win against Wealdstone earlier in the season, Williams has cautioned fans against assuming that the outcome of their upcoming fixture is already determined by the previous encounter.
"There is a lot of respect and I think to put the game at their place into context, we started the game very well and were able to score goals early on.
"The other thing we should remember from that game is that we scored goals that are very difficult to convert, so on a different day that would not have been the case.
"It was almost like the perfect storm in terms of the way we started and in terms of taking difficult opportunities to score being converted, but everything fell into place for us and once you are in front very early, you have a different confidence and play with a different freedom, and we were able to be very dominant on the day.
"We don't look at the game and think everything is going to be fine, or that this team are going to be easy to play against, we don't - we are not naïve enough to think that we were that good on the day that the result was inevitable.
"It was a combination of us playing well and good fortune that gave us that great start, so we look at them and know this team is very well coached and are a very difficult model to play against and we know that."
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Notts County has declared that Jason Turner, a highly respected chief executive, passed away suddenly last night.
The Magpies employed Turner in 2016, and he aided the club in navigating a challenging period off the field. He was referred to as "an exceptional CEO who was respected throughout football" and had previously worked for Bath City, Newport County, Plymouth Argyle, and Cardiff City.
The official Notts County website published a statement saying: "We are devastated to report the loss of our much-loved chief executive, Jason Turner.
"Jason, who passed away suddenly last night, was appointed in 2016 and devoted himself to the club thereafter. He was an outstanding CEO who was respected across football.
"Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time."
A statement from his parents, Jen and David, read: "Words cannot express our sadness following the loss of our dear son, Jason. We understand that his colleagues and many, many friends share this emotion. While we come to terms with this news, we request that our family's privacy be respected."
We at the Pride of Nottingham would like to extend our deepest condolences to everyone at the club and to the family and friends of Jason Turner. The sudden loss of such a highly respected and dedicated Chief Executive is a profound shock to all of us.
Jason was a true visionary leader who devoted himself to the club and helped navigate it through a challenging period. His hard work and dedication will always be remembered and his contribution to the club's success will never be forgotten.
We understand the sorrow and grief that the Notts County family is feeling during this difficult time, and we would like to offer our support in any way we can. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you come to terms with the loss of a beloved colleague and friend.
May the legacy of Jason Turner continue to inspire and guide the club towards a brighter future.
Rest in peace, Jason.
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Notts County boss Luke Williams is facing a 'good' problem ahead of the National League clash against Altrincham on Tuesday. During Saturday's win over Scunthorpe, Williams was forced to make an early change following an incident involving Sam Slocombe. As a result, Archie Mair, who arrived on loan from Norwich City in January, was introduced for his league debut. With Tiernan Brooks away on international duty with the Republic of Ireland under-21s, Mair impressed with his composure in possession.
Despite Slocombe's injury, Williams was able to provide an encouraging update on his fitness. Speaking ahead of Tuesday's game, the Magpies manager revealed that the keeper had suffered an impact injury rather than a twist or tear. Williams added that Slocombe was experiencing discomfort but expressed confidence that the muscle would be relaxed enough to do its job and not remain contracted throughout.
As Notts County head to Altrincham, Williams may have to decide between Slocombe and Mair in the goalkeeper position. The Magpies are currently second in the National League table, three points behind Wrexham who have a game in hand. A victory over Altrincham could see them go top of the league, but Williams will need to make the right decision regarding his team selection to achieve this.
Speaking to the Nottingham Post, Luke Williams said: "Sam's in discomfort, but it is not a twist or a tear, it is an impact injury, so we have to feel confident that the muscle is relaxed enough and it can do its job and not stay contracted the whole time.
"We have a bit more time with that so we will see how he goes, but fortunately it was not a break or a tear. We will have to do a fitness test tomorrow and see where we are then."
With three goalkeepers having been utilized in Notts' previous two National League fixtures, Williams is currently faced with the daunting task of selecting his starting goalkeeper for the upcoming match tomorrow.
The Magpies' boss must weigh up the performances of all three shot-stoppers in order to determine the best candidate for the job. This has undoubtedly posed a significant selection headache for Williams, as he must choose wisely in order to secure a victory against their upcoming opponents.
"It is only good problems, Sam has played consistently well over the course of the season and Tiernan has gone in and done incredibly well, and then I thought Archie also did well at the weekend. Williams added,
"It is the perfect problem for me and I need to weigh up all things now and try to pick the most sensible decision and the one that is in the best moment to play the game - and that will be the one that goes in."
Following their win over Scunthorpe on Saturday, Connell Rawlinson praised Archie Mair's impressive performance, despite challenging circumstances. This sentiment was echoed by Notts County boss, Luke Williams.
"His first action was a big one, I think everyone in the ground took a gasp because he made a really big action to get us through the first press, and after that, he showed a good range of passing - he dropped some balls into the guys on the outside and on the angles and into the guys in midfield.
"He was able to open the game up like we want all of the guys to be able to that when they see opportunities to play right to the top of the pitch, he showed everything and it was a good display of what he has got."
Notts County boss, Luke Williams, received some relief in the defensive department with the return of Richard Brindley to the matchday squad for the first time since January. This comes as the club enters the final six games of the National League season.
However, Jodi Jones is expected to miss the upcoming game against Altrincham due to his participation in Malta's 2-0 Euro 2024 qualifier defeat against Italy. On a positive note, Williams was able to give updates on Cedwyn Scott and new signing Junior Morias, indicating they are close to making a return to action.
Williams said: "Junior joined in with the whole group today for the first time and did some conditioning after to get closer to where he needs to be.
"Cedwyn worked really hard today in conditioning to try and get him closer and closer, so the fact that both out on the grass and not inside in the gym is a great sign."
After tomorrow's match, Notts County will enjoy an 11-day break before their next National League fixture against Wealdstone at Meadow Lane. The Magpies will then face a crucial top-of-the-table clash with Wrexham on Bank Holiday Monday.
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Notts County returned to winning form with a commanding victory over Scunthorpe in the National League, with Macaulay Langstaff scoring twice in the match.
The Magpies started strongly, with Adam Chicksen scoring in the eighth minute after a well-placed cross from Ruben Rodrigues. Just three minutes later, Scunthorpe suffered a setback when Ben Richards-Everton scored an own goal, giving Notts County a 2-0 lead.
Langstaff's first goal came in the second half, with a powerful header from a cross by Sam Austin, bringing the score to 3-0 in favour of Notts County. He then added to his tally with a stunning goal in the 76th minute, taking his goal tally to 39 for the season, which equals the club record for most goals scored in a season.
This victory was crucial for Notts County's promotion ambitions, as they bounced back from their draw against Barnet last weekend, reducing the gap between them and league leaders Wrexham to just three points.
The win was also a milestone for Notts County, as it marked their 101st league goal of the season. With this win, the Magpies will be looking to build momentum and secure their promotion to the Football League.
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Meadow Lane is the perfect stage for Notts County, according to their manager, Luke Williams. The team is gearing up for their upcoming Community Day, which is expected to draw yet another massive crowd. This Saturday, they will host Scunthorpe United, who are currently on the opposite end of the National League table. Despite Jimmy Dean's team's impressive 4-1 victory over Wealdstone last week, they remain four points behind safety with only eight games left in their season. Meanwhile, Notts County is still in contention for the automatic promotion spot, but their aspirations took a hit during their previous encounter with fellow promotion hopefuls, Barnet, resulting in a draw.
Despite the setback, the Magpies head coach is looking forward to another thrilling match at Meadow Lane, with the added excitement of a potential sell-out crowd. The club's successful Community Day incentive, which offers discounted tickets to fans, has helped to sell over 13,000 tickets. However, Williams recognizes that Scunthorpe United will present a different challenge than their previous meeting earlier this season.
As they prepare for this weekend's game, Notts County's manager, Luke Williams, emphasised the significance of Meadow Lane, where they will host Scunthorpe United. With the club's Community Day approaching, another bumper crowd is expected to attend. Despite Jimmy Dean's side's impressive win over Wealdstone, they remain four points from safety, with only eight games left in their season. Meanwhile, Notts County is still in contention for the automatic promotion spot, but their title aspirations took a hit in their previous match against Barnet, resulting in a draw.
Speaking to the Nottingham Post, Luke Williams said: "They have got everything to play for, as have we, there is not a better setting to play football, certainly in the division, and with this crowd, it is going to be really special.
"It is difficult for me to know as it is a team we have not played because they have so many new players 
"so the previous time we played Scunthorpe is irrelevant to us so now we are actually playing a team for the first time at this late stage in the season which is remarkable.
"We know that it is going to be a tough challenge, but we have to be ready to face all of these challenges and strong enough to try and impose ourselves on the game."
The club has organized a minute's applause in the 17th minute during the Community Day festivities to honour Owen Newton, a Scunthorpe United fan who passed away on Monday. 
Notts County's manager was present to express his condolences to the 17-year-old's family. He was confident that those in attendance would carry out the applause impeccably, thereby commemorating Owen's life.
"It's just awful, but the one thing I am sure of is that the reception at Meadow Lane will be brilliant.
"It will be delivered perfectly, I have no doubt - and what a great place to have the game and have so many people to show respect in that way.
"I really hope it's a good moment for the family, the situation is just awful and we look forward to showing our support."
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Notts County FC and Notts County Foundation are teaming up to provide a fun-filled Family Fun Zone ahead of their Community Day fixture against Scunthorpe United on Saturday 25 March.
The event will take place from 12pm to 2pm at the Nottingham Padel Centre, accessible off Iremonger Road close to the junction with Cattle Market Road.
The Family Fun Zone promises to have something for everyone, with a range of free activities on offer. Attendees can try their hand at padel tennis, scale the heights of the climbing wall, show off their skills at aeroball, take part in a penalty shootout, and enjoy a ride. There will also be tasty pizza and brownies for sale from local vendors.
In addition to the Family Fun Zone, fans can also take advantage of reduced ticket prices for the match. Tickets can be purchased through the Notts County FC website.
Notts County FC has a long and storied history, having been founded in 1862 and being the oldest professional association football club in the world. The club has a strong community focus, with Notts County Foundation delivering a range of innovative programmes to make a positive difference to people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. By working together, the club and foundation continue to inspire active change for those they serve.
The Family Fun Zone promises to be a great way for fans to get in the spirit ahead of the match and enjoy some quality time with their loved ones. It's an excellent initiative from Notts County FC and Notts County Foundation, and one that will surely be enjoyed by many.
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Notts County's hopes of securing promotion to the English Football League suffered a setback as they were held to a 1-1 draw away at Barnet in the National League. 
Despite taking the lead through Macaulay Langstaff, the Magpies were unable to hold onto their advantage and were pegged back by a powerful header from Idris Kanu.
The first half was evenly contested, with both sides creating a few half-chances but failing to trouble the keepers. 
However, Notts County finally broke the deadlock just before half-time when Ruben Rodrigues produced a moment of magic with a wonderful pass that Langstaff swept home with ease.
The lead was short-lived, though, as Barnet hit back almost immediately with Kanu's header off the crossbar. The second half saw Notts County dominate proceedings as they looked for a winner, but they were thwarted time and again by Barnet's defence and the heroics of their goalkeeper, Laurie Walker.
Rodrigues came close to restoring Notts County's lead when his deflected cross found Langstaff in space, but the striker's effort was saved by Walker. The Magpies continued to pile on the pressure in search of a winner, but they were unable to find the net again and had to settle for a draw.
Despite being held to a draw, Notts County remain in contention for automatic promotion to the English Football League, sitting just three points behind league leaders Wrexham, who have a game in hand.
With several games remaining in the season, the Magpies have ample opportunity to close the gap and secure their promotion to the EFL. They will be focused on picking up points quickly and performing at their best to achieve their goal.
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Andy Morrell is of the opinion that Notts County has helped Wrexham produce their best performance this season, which could lead them to break a club record for most points in a single season. Morrell was in charge of Wrexham when they narrowly missed out on winning the National League title in the 2011-12 season to Fleetwood Town, despite achieving their highest-ever points tally of 98. However, with 91 points already secured from 37 matches, Phil Parkinson's side is on track to surpass that record.
Although Wrexham is currently one point ahead of Notts County, who have a game in hand, the title race is far from over, with County in contention for automatic promotion. Despite Wrexham's unbeaten streak of 25 league games, County recently managed to come back from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over Eastleigh. With nine games left, the fate of the title is still undecided, but Wrexham's strong performances so far this season put them in an excellent position to secure the title.
Morrell believes that the rivalry between Wrexham and Notts County has inspired his former team to produce their best form this season, as they aim to surpass their previous highest points tally. Having gained 91 points already, they are in a good position to achieve this feat. However, with Notts County hot on their heels and still in contention for the title, the final outcome is not a foregone conclusion. Nonetheless, Wrexham's unbeaten run of 25 games should provide them with the confidence to secure the title.
Speaking to the leaderlive.co.uk, the former Reds player and manager said: "We can only worry about ourselves, we can’t worry what they are doing."
"I think the number of points Wrexham have got is because of Notts County. Wrexham have had to keep winning to be able to stay right in there so both of them have pushed each other to this ridiculous amount of points that they’ve both got, and could get.
"Wrexham have already surpassed the amount of goals they scored last year, they have already got more points than last year, and with nine games to go that is ridiculous.
"I can’t see anything other than Wrexham getting out of this league this year.”
On Tuesday, the Magpies managed to overcome Eastleigh by 3-1 despite initially being behind. 
As a result, they are now only one point behind the Reds, who have a game in hand. Wrexham, who have gone undefeated for 25 consecutive league games, have the fate of the title in their own hands, and their former coach Morrell is confident that they will successfully conclude their campaign.
"It is just about wins now, Wrexham just got over the line, although they did have the better chances and Southend didn’t create a great deal.
"You have got to find a way to win and they did that.
"It wasn’t pretty, it wasn’t the free-flowing football that you are used to here, the goals and the mauling’s they have given out to some teams, but they dug in and got through it; that is all that matters."
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