101 goals, 94 points, and 39 goals for the season. Notts County's Community Day certainly delivered as another 16,000+ crowd saw first-hand how Luke Williams' side are at the peak of their powers.
In the past five seasons, this Magpies side would have finished top of the National League with the points currently accumulated, but somehow find themselves three points behind leaders Wrexham.
It just goes to show what a freak season this is turning out to be, and it seems criminal that one of the best sides the fifth division has ever seen may find themselves preparing for another season in this league.
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Here is a look at the key talking points from the win at Meadow Lane.
Another record looming
When Macaulay Langstaff signed from Gateshead in the summer, many knew of his goal-scoring exploits with Gateshead in the season prior, with questions asked as to whether the 26-year-old could replicate that form at this level.
But 39 goals later and on the cusp of breaking two goal-scoring records, I think it is safe to say that the Notts number nine has most certainly answered those critics, and then some.
His ninth brace of the season yesterday put him in illustrious company at the top of Notts' goal-scoring charts in a season, equalling Tom Keetley's 93-year record with six games remaining of this remarkable campaign.
It seemed fitting that his first of the afternoon took the Magpies' league total for the season to 100 goals, finding space in the area to head home Sam Austin's inch-perfect cross - Langstaff also netted the club's first goal of the campaign in their 3-0 win over Maidenhead on the opening day of the season.
His second of the afternoon is something we have become accustomed to seeing so many times this season, creating space inside the area to tap home Matty Palmer's pullback to cap off a wonderful flowing move and another sensational performance in front of their home fans.
To put his goal-scoring exploits into perspective, the Notts number nine's total puts him 16 goals ahead of the Premier League's top goal scorer Erling Haaland, excluding penalty goals.
While Langstaff insists that he did not set himself any targets before the start of this season, his most recent strikes will surely see him looking towards Ricky Miller's record for the most goals in a National League campaign, with two more seeing him out on his own as the most prolific striker the division has ever seen.
A rule that needs changing
The only disappointing factor from the victory at Meadow Lane was the injury sustained by goalkeeper Sam Slocombe, an incident that could have been completely avoided.
We have seen from the National League all the way to the Premier League the effect of allowing play to continue even when there is a clear offside, and serious questions have to be asked ahead of next season whether this rule in particular benefits the state of play while also putting player safety at the forefront when coming to a conclusion.
With the Magpies two goals in front and in control of the encounter, an overhit ball over the backline towards Jacob Butterfield was one of the clearest offsides we have seen this season, nevertheless, the linesman kept his flag lowered with play continuing, only to raise it shortly after the collision with Slocombe occurred, frustrating everyone in attendance as to why these types of decisions are not made sooner to avoid these types of situations.
Ultimately, the result of the challenge forced the Notts number one to withdraw from the actions despite trying to continue having only just returned from injury, with Williams forced into making an early substitution and handing Norwich City loanee Archie Mair a first league start since joining the club in January.
The 22-year-old impressed having made just one appearance prior in the FA Trophy against Maidstone, producing some incisive passes into midfield and looking comfortable with the ball in his possession, rarely tested in terms of shot-stopping on a quiet afternoon for the Canaries loanee.
However, despite the earlier incident taking place, Mair was fortunate to come through unscathed from another incident that forced Slocombe to exit the action, doing well to clear under pressure from a Scunthorpe attacker who was again, in a clear offside position.
Slocombe's injury does provide Williams with a selection headache for the trip to Altrincham on Tuesday evening, with Tiernan Brooks available again following international duty with the Republic of Ireland's under-21's squad - but Mair's performance will provide another option for the Notts chief to utilise should Slocombe be unavailable.
The perfect response
With concerns from some about the Magpies not adding to their squad following Wednesday's deadline for registering players for the remaining games of the season, the performance at Meadow Lane proved that this current group of players is more than capable of ending Notts' four-year stay in the National League.
With injuries to Cedwyn Scott, Junior Morias, and Aden Baldwin, coupled with Jodi Jones and Tiernan Brooks' absences for international duty, Williams was down to the bare bones within his squad.
The timely return of both Slocombe and Richard Brindley eased the defensive concerns, but many were concerned with the attacking options at the Notts head coach's disposal after striker Connor Lemonheigh-Evans was recalled from his loan spell with the club, returning to Stockport County and playing 65 minutes in his side's 1-0 win over Swindon Town in League One.
However, this special group of players responded in some style, scoring four goals and playing some of the best football witnessed this season, albeit made easier by a poor Scunthorpe side who created very little during their visit to the East Midlands.
With those players currently out injured and edging ever closer to a return, it goes to show that Williams' decision to remain with the same players for the final six games of the season was the right one, not wanting to add to his squad unless the right player was available and able to benefit the team for the final run-in.
Another special day
With another 16,000+ crowd inside Meadow Lane to celebrate the club's Community Day, those in attendance witnessed four goals and another exceptional performance from this group of players.
It turned out to be another incredible day for those who purchased a ticket, with the club's charitable arm Notts County Foundation putting on several brilliant activities before kick-off, further highlighting the incredible work they do within the local community.
During the encounter, there was also a special moment as both sets of fans remembered the life of Iron fan Owen Newton, who sadly passed away on Monday.
In the 17th minute, everyone in attendance rose from their seats to applaud and celebrate the life of the 17-year-old in what was an emotional moment for everyone involved, and great credit to the home fans who paid their respects to the Iron fan.
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