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Wrexham AFC has secured the National League title with a stunning come-from-behind victory over Boreham Wood at the Racecourse Ground. Co-chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were present to witness Phil Parkinson’s men recover from an early setback and emerge as 3–1 winners in front of over 10,000 fans.
After the game, the Hollywood duo paid tribute to the Reds fans, top goalscorer Paul Mullin, and title challengers Notts County in an interview with BT Sport. They were visibly moved as the team secured their first silverware since the takeover in 2021.
Paul Mullin scored twice, and Elliot Lee added a header to clinch the victory against an impressive Boreham Wood outfit chasing promotion to the Football League. Wrexham’s final game as a non-league outfit will be against Torquay United at Plainmoor next week.
Speaking to BT Sports, in the post-match interview. Ryan Reynolds said: "I am not sure I can process what happened tonight, I am still little speechless."
"'Why Wrexham?' [when people ask], This is why Wrexham. This happening, right now, is why."
When asked about the significance of Wrexham’s return to the Football League and what it means to supporters, McElhenney stated: "I think the sound of the town speaks for itself."
"It’s a time of celebration and be welcomed into their community and be welcomed to this, it is the honour of my life."
Reynolds praised Notts County, who were long-time title challengers and pushed Wrexham to the limit. He stated: "This entire story, the reason we are all on edge of our seats is because Notts County are so damn good.
"They deserve to go up. We are rooting for Notts County. We want to see them go up." McElhenney then signed off by exclaiming: "Paul Mullin is one of the greatest football players in the world."
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Jim O’Brien scored a hat-trick in a thrilling win against Maidstone in the final away match of the season. However, Wrexham secured the title with a 3-1 win over Boreham Wood. 
O’Brien and Cedwyn Scott put the team ahead before Maidstone scored two quick goals. Ruben Rodrigues won and scored a free-kick before O’Brien completed his hat-trick.
Manager Luke Williams made several changes to his team. Archie Mair started in goal instead of Sam Slocombe. 
Connell Rawlinson was left out of the defence, and Aden Baldwin and Kyle Cameron formed a back three with Richard Brindley. Frank Vincent replaced Adam Chicksen at left wing-back, and Jodi Jones took the opposite slot over Aaron Nemane. 
O’Brien played in midfield, while Rodrigues and Sam Austin were slightly ahead of him. Scott was given the nod up front over Junior Morias.
Scott opened the scoring after five minutes, with O’Brien adding a second ten minutes later. Maidstone struggled to contain Jones, who set up several chances for the team. 
In the second half, O’Brien extended the lead before Maidstone scored two goals in quick succession. Rodrigues scored a free-kick to make it 4-2 before setting up O’Brien for his hat-trick.
Although Maidstone had a chance to score again, Mair made an excellent save to secure the win.
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Luke Williams, the head coach of Notts County, has emphasised the importance of pushing hard in the remaining two games of the National League season. Williams wants his team to take advantage of any mistakes made by the leaders, Wrexham.
Following their 3-0 victory over Yeovil on Tuesday evening, Phil Parkinson's side is four points ahead of the Magpies. However, a win against Boreham Wood this weekend would secure the title for Notts County before the final day of the season.
Despite the recent setback suffered in the defeat at the Racecourse Ground, Notts County bounced back with a 3-0 win against Woking at Meadow Lane last weekend. However, Williams was not pleased with his team's first-half performance, which he described as disappointing. The team headed into the interval goalless, having created very few chances and struggled to maintain possession due to the away side's relentless pressing.
When asked about addressing the first-half display, Williams stated that the team's sole focus is on producing a better performance when they travel to Kent this weekend.
"We had many excuses if you want, but we have the option, and we have to choose whether we want to use the excuses or push for better," Luke Williams told BBC Radio Nottingham.
"We have to push to be better and to overcome our feelings and not be affected by things going on around us or because we have a certain amount of points and we potentially we don't get anything for that.
"All those things are irrelevant, and we have to make sure our minds are focused on the performance, and there was enough in there to win the game, but it is certainly something that had to be highlighted and as a group, we have had to face up to that and try to make sure we give a better account of ourselves in the whole game next time out."
Despite amassing a triple-digit score and scoring numerous goals, Notts County's quest to return to the English Football League on their fourth attempt may be decided this weekend.
Wrexham is aware that securing three points against Boreham Wood will bring an end to their 15-year spell in the National League. Nevertheless, Williams has stated that his team is motivated to capitalize on any errors made by the league leaders. He also emphasizes the significance of maintaining their winning mindset and momentum if that is the route they have to take into the playoffs.
"To go into these two final fixtures feeling like we don't want to push ourselves, and we don't want to play as well as we can possibly play and give everything to the cause, would be a mistake because potentially there is a change elsewhere and Wrexham do manage to somehow not win their games.
"If we didn't win our games, we would feel like we missed a massive opportunity, so we have to remain driven to win, but that will also protect our mentality potentially going into the play-offs.
"We have to remain focused and try to win our remaining two games."
As this weekend's rivals, Maidstone, have already been relegated, some may assume that only one outcome is likely, given the divergent paths the teams have taken this season. 
Nevertheless, the head coach of Notts anticipates another arduous challenge for his squad, stating, "Maidstone no longer have any pressure on them and can now play with a newfound freedom."
"I think players will be trying to show up well so that they are in the plans going forward whether they are trying to make a jump to another club to try and impress - and that can be difficult to play against.
"Sometimes when you play a team that is close to a bad situation, they can become anxious and that may affect their performance - and equally with a team chasing a huge goal it can become anxious also, and it can become a problem for them.
"There is an unknown with a team that has already suffered their worst fear, now it is up to them about how they want to approach the game, and we're anticipating a really tough game against a team who has freedom and energy and want to try and impress."
With the possibility of the play-offs approaching, it is crucial to have a significant number of players available at this phase of the season.
In the latest developments, Williams has received Cedwyn Scott and Richard Brindley back, who were absent for a considerable part of the season due to injury. The club's latest signing, Junior Morias, also made his debut for Meadow Lane last weekend, despite suffering from a minor issue sustained at Dagenham and Redbridge.
"Everyone is training, but we do have a few guys that are nursing small problems, but nobody is completely off the training pitch," Williams explained when asked about the shape of his squad for the trip to Kent this weekend.
"We have some sore bodies as you can imagine at this stage of the season - we have a number of players that have been carrying issues for a while now, and they don't go away if you don't rest.
"We are there or thereabouts, there are one or two that we are looking after, but I think we will have a very healthy squad to pick from for the game."
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Notts County Football Club has opened up voting for their player of the season, following an impressive campaign in the National League 2022/23 season. The club has two remaining league games in the regular season and secured 2nd place on 25th March 2023 with a superb 4-0 win over Scunthorpe United.
Their journey to the playoffs was not without its challenges, as seen in their closely contested matches against Boreham Wood and Gateshead, both of which resulted in draws back in August 2022. This placed Notts in 6th in the National League 3 games into the season, with Barnet and Chesterfield sitting joint top on 7 points.
After 8 games undefeated, Notts lost in a shock result to Dorking Wanderers on 17th September 2022. The semi-professional club based in Surrey defeated Notts at their home ground Meadow Bank 3-1, courtesy of a James McShane hat-trick.
Notts then pushed on, forming another successful undefeated run of 25 games, defeating promotion rivals Wrexham at Meadow Lane 1-0, Wealdstone 1-6 at Grosvenor Vale, and Dagenham & Redbridge 5-0 away at Victoria Road.
So far, Notts have scored 111 goals and conceded only 39, hitting the 103 mark, with a potential 109 points remaining. The National League title is still yet to be claimed, despite Wrexham having a game in hand and sitting on 104 points.
One standout player for Notts County this season was left-back Adam Chicksen, who has scored 10 goals and put in many stellar performances. Forwards Macaulay Langstaff and Ruben Rodrigues are also in good contention as the players have scored a combined 58 goals, 41 of which were scored by the player fans dubbed the "Non-League Harland".
In addition to signings such as John Bostock, who scored a brilliant free-kick in their match against Wrexham on 3rd January, the goal gave Notts County the lead, but Wrexham managed to come back and secure a 3-2 victory.
Consistent players throughout the 2022/23 season include Matt Palmer, who is the heartbeat within the Magpies' midfield. Cedwyn Scott, who has scored 14 goals, mostly featuring from off the bench due to the tactical formation of head coach Luke Williams. Sam Austin is currently in superb form on the back of scoring a brace against Woking.
As the oldest professional association football club in the world, Notts County has a long and storied history. They will be hoping to add to that history by securing promotion to the English Football League in the upcoming season.
The club's fans have until the end of the season to vote for their player of the season, and the winner will be announced at the end-of-season awards ceremony.
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July 2022 and it was a chance to look at Notts’ array on new signings for the first time with a short journey to Basford.
Yes, it was against a side which had struggled 2 divisions below Notts the previous season, but there were some hugely positive outcomes from this first run out.
As supporters, we all want new faces to excite us, that marquee signing which sells a few extra season tickets for those sitting on the fence, but Notts have moved on from the fanfares and Hollywood glamour of a big name on the way down and our summer business at that time numbered 2 players each from Kidderminster and Gateshead and one from Ebbsfleet.
While most of us have grown to trust the radar, it would surely not be enough to convince the uncommitted as none of those players had a proven track record at National League level while the remaining players from the previous season had shown a soft underbelly and tendency to underperform on a regular basis.
On that sunny evening, however, clinical finishes from Langstaff and Scott showed that we had signed genuine goalscorers – but could they do it in tier 5? – and all 22 players involved that evening looked to have a spring in their step.

We stepped it up against Leicester City to beat them with some style and the rest of the pre-season campaign gave me huge optimism for the season ahead. To many of us, it seemed as if we’d be playing for a home semi-final by finishing either second or third, as surely Wrexham would stroll to the title with a squad signed from League One and the upper reaches of League Two and a wage bill likely to be several times that of most National League sides.
Surely no-one would give them a serious long term challenge, would they?
With a new coach in Luke Williams, could Notts build on the 3 failed play off campaigns and dismiss a few of those ‘bogey’ clubs as well as show a harder edge? We all knew Notts could outflank football sides, but could they win the ugly games? Could they scrap to protect a one goal lead? Could their away form on some dubious surfaces match those on the carpet of a pitch we have at Meadow Lane?
A comfortable opening day win and 2 goals from new signing Langstaff gave us hope, but this is Notts and when we gave away the lead twice to draw at Borehamwood then rely on an own goal to get a point at newly promoted Gateshead, it seemed as if the old problems hadn’t gone away with 4 points dropped already and only one clean sheet.
A turning point – albeit early in the season – may well have been what came next.
With half an hour to go and 2-0 down at home to old foes Chesterfield, a double substitution changed the game and 2 more goals from Langstaff showed he was adjusting well to the higher level, and we earned a point from a seemingly lost position with 4 of the 5 new signings on the field at the end of the game.
A first reverse of the season may just have seen us wobble in previous seasons but this Magpies team responded with 7 straight wins although 3 draws in 4 November games showed this was still a work in progress, and we did have some issues trying to break down a team which had little to no positive intent.
The away form, meanwhile, had been a revelation and any concern about ‘bogey’ clubs was swept aside with wins at Eastleigh, Aldershot and Torquay as well as a thrilling win at Chesterfield to prove we can win on TV!
Another tv game – at home to Dagenham – may be the one which cost us the title. (Really? We matched the Hollywood Globetrotters this far?!) as a completely dominant performance saw 2 breakaway goals send us to a first home defeat of the season.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a game where one team hits the woodwork 3 times AND has 3 cleared off the line in the same game. Added to that, one absolutely nailed on penalty was ignored and another good shout was waved away. If that game were played 100 times, I feel Notts would win 98 with maybe one draw. Of all the seasons for the away win, it had to be this one…
The most hyped game in non-league history is likely to have sealed our play off fate with defeat at Wrexham but with 2 games left we have exceeded all pre-season predictions and can still win the league. Unlikely, given that Wrexham need to fail to win 2 of their last 3 games, but pretty much everyone expected the title race to be over by Easter – practically, if not mathematically.
And now we face the end of the season. Hopefully just 2 more games but realistically hopefully not 3 more games.
For all the previous play off campaigns, this is one we can justifiably feel confident. The soft underbelly has gone (although tier 5 defenders still make mistakes) and the gap between Notts and the rest is the same as it would be between second place and mid table in a normal season.
Of course, that doesn’t guarantee anything in a one off game but one thing we do know is that it’s been an incredible season and Luke Williams will not allow any complacency to get into this squad.
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Luke Williams, the Notts County manager, has clarified the rationale behind the tactical alteration that saw Jodi Jones and Adam Chicksen swap positions during their victory over Woking. In what was a challenging first half for the Magpies, the Notts coach felt that a change in tactics was necessary to break down the compact and determined Cardinals defence.
After the interval, the home side was able to turn on the style, with two goals from Sam Austin and a second goal of the season from substitute Aaron Nemane, reducing the gap to only one point behind leaders Wrexham, with just two games remaining in the season. Notts' improved quality in the wide areas as the game progressed was a significant factor in their eventual ability to break through the Woking defence. Nevertheless, Jones and Chicksen were still unable to locate Macaulay Langstaff within the penalty area, and the Notts number nine was visibly frustrated throughout the game.
When questioned about the change in personnel, Williams explained his thought process behind the decision and how it can benefit his team as the play-offs approach.
Notts County's tactical adjustments were vital in their win over Woking. Now, the team is concentrating on the upcoming fixtures to preserve their momentum for the playoffs.
Speaking to the Nottingham Post, Luke Williams expressed his reasoning behind the tactical switch: "Because Jodi naturally is a dribbler and he wants to infield to try and affect the game, 
"We need to create the best chances in this team at this moment in time from the outside. So, Jodi can go on the outside even with his weaker foot because he doesn't have a weak foot really, 
"He can go to the outside to create chances but he was reluctant - so then he goes on the left and he was very first action. He hit an incredible ball across the box like a rocket and into the zone which is the best place to put a ball and we almost score and it immediately gives us a completely different feel.
"In recent weeks when Adam Chicksen has played on the other side, I think he has done great - he made a brilliant run in the last home game. 
"Then slid the ball across the box perfectly from the right-hand side, so I have confidence that Chicks can play on the right, but I needed Jodi to play on the left because I wanted his left foot to be the tool. 
I wanted him to feel more comfortable to take the outside of the pitch."
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Notts County kept up the pressure on National League leaders Wrexham by beating Woking at Meadow Lane. Sam Austin scored twice and assisted another as Notts County secured an excellent victory over fourth-place Woking.
The win moves Notts County one point behind first-place Wrexham, who play their game in hand on Tuesday.
Notts County made three changes to the side that lost to Wrexham. Aden Baldwin replaced Geraldo Bajrami in defence, Jodi Jones replaced Aaron Nemane and Sam Austin came in for Jim O’Brien. 
Junior Morias was named in the match day squad for the first time. After a first half of few clear-cut chances, Notts County turned up the pressure in the second half. 
Austin brilliantly dispatched Palmer's low cross to open the scoring. He then turned provider, playing a delicious cross into the area which Nemane directed goalwards with an acrobatic effort inside the six-yard box.
It was half saved by the keeper, but the ball ricocheted off the sub and into the net. 
Scott then played the perfect through ball for Austin to scamper into the area and apply the coolest of finishes for Notts County's third goal.
Slocombe saved from Rhys Browne as Woking tried to find a way back into the match, but Notts County remained relentless. 
Palmer controlled the ball superbly 25 yards out before curling an effort just wide. On the stroke of full-time, Palmer had another chance to score, but his shot was saved. 
Morias, who had replaced Langstaff earlier in the half, controlled a looping ball on his thigh, but his powerfully-struck half-volley was well-kept out by the Cards’ keeper.
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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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