Just one point separates Notts County in second place from leaders Wrexham, who have a game in hand, in the fiercely contested title race.
County’s 42-year-old head coach deserves credit for that switch, one of many impressive calls by someone whose only previous stint at the helm ended in relegation to League Two with Swindon Town in 2017. Macaulay Langstaff then made sure with a deft header three minutes from time, taking his tally of league goals for the season to an incredible 36. The second half, however, underlined why Notts will fancy their chances of pipping Wrexham despite that game in hand for the Welsh side. If Tuesday night’s 3-1 win for Notts over Eastleigh is anything to go by, there are plenty of twists and turns left yet in the scrap for automatic promotion. In the level below, AFC Fylde sit two points clear of King’s Lynn Town at the top of National League North. What takes the Notts-Wrexham battle to another level, however, is the sheer volume of points the pair have collected: 90 and 91 respectively.
We came from behind to earn a massive victory over Eastleigh thanks to a tremendous second-half display.
The midfielder danced past a couple of defenders in the area and sent McDonnell the wrong way with a calm finish. He got too much on his cross, though, and Langstaff couldn’t meet it on the slide. Former Magpie Joe McDonnell pushed away Rodrigues’ effort two minutes later, before Brooks gave himself a problem when his wayward pass presented the ball to Whitehall. His header was comfortably saved. Whitehall made no mistake from the spot. Eastleigh boss Lee Bradbury also saw yellow in the aftermath.
The Magpies boss has recalled Aden Baldwin into the middle of the back three after serving his two-match suspension following his red card against Dagenham and ...
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Macaulay Langstaff, taking on leadership responsibility, continued his inspired form – taking his goal tally to 35 for the season. Tough and gritty performances ...
Winning in the manner that they did should be a solid platform to build on for the remainder of the season. This goal epitomised the ruthless nature of The Magpies’ performance. For County, it was important to get back on track after a recent dip in form. The hunger to seek victory was exemplified through their pressing at the top of the pitch. For the remainder of the first half, County continued to look dangerous. The visitors’ early defensive solidarity was rewarded with an early goal in the 13th minute.
Eastleigh goalkeeper Joe McDonnell had to save from Rodrigues and Jodi Jones early on with County counterpart Tiernan Brooks thwarting Whitehall as both sides ...
Rodrigues stabbed County in front 14 minutes from time, before Langstaff rounded off the win with a late header. Eastleigh goalkeeper Joe McDonnell had to save from Rodrigues and Jodi Jones early on with County counterpart Tiernan Brooks thwarting Whitehall as both sides enjoyed chances. Ruben Rodrigues double helps Notts County to come from behind and beat Eastleigh
There were 18 games on Tuesday night - and there were some tricks repeated! Notts County are refusing to let Wrexham ride off into the distance and once again ...
In a big National League South night down the bottom, the Beavers defeated Cheshunt in the closing stages 2-1 - just like they did on Saturday against Chelmsford City. Giovanni McGregor got Chelmsford City’s winner at Concord Rangers as a late Jake McCarty goal saved a point for struggling Havant & Waterlooville at Farnborough. Boreham Wood are just brilliant at the moment and a Zak Brunt penalty earned them a fifth win on the spin - and they dented the hopes of play-off rivals Southend United in the process. Scott Wilson grabbed a late winner for Bath City as they broke Dulwich Hamlet hearts and kept their fans on tenterhooks. And just like on Saturday in the FA Trophy, Altrincham left York City with a 2-1 win - this time James Oliver nodded home the winner. Just like on Saturday, Jordan Thomas got a late winner for Hampton & RB.
Notts County news from NottinghamshireLive as the Magpies midfielder explains his mindset following his penalty miss against Eastleigh.
"I am that kind of player and person that when you do something wrong you have to prove yourself and prove others that you can do right. "The penalty happens but everyone came to me and they were so positive and gave me so much positive feedback and told me to keep going and then of course I score the second one and I am just really happy for the team. "I kept doing my thing and being patient, and when the first goal came my confidence was high - but then of course there was the penalty.
Jodi Jones is in contention to face the European champions after being called up by Malta – and both Macaulay Langstaff and Tiernan Brooks have also ...
Ruben Rodrigues struck twice to drag Notts County to within a point of National League leaders Wrexham after a hard-fought 3-1 victory over the Spitfires. With ...
We limited them in the first half and they know they have been in a good game," he added. “We showed them respect, they’re a really good team and we took them by surprise. “I think we shocked them with a different formation and took the game to them, they’re a good team and we got after them.