Notts County FC: Meadow Lane club back in EFL League Two
Introduction
Notts County Football Club, commonly referred to as Notts County FC, is one of England’s historic professional football sides. Based in Nottingham and nicknamed the Magpies, the club’s status, grounds and rivalries remain of interest to supporters and observers of the English Football League pyramid. Understanding the club’s recent promotion, historical turning points and local connections provides context for its current position in EFL League Two.
Club profile and history
Notts County Football Club competes in EFL League Two, the fourth tier of English football, after securing promotion from the National League in the 2022–23 season. The club plays its home matches at Meadow Lane (NG2 3HJ), with contact details listed publicly (Tel: 0115 952 9000, Fax: 0115 955 3994). Official channels include the club website (www.nottscountyfc.co.uk) and an active official Facebook page.
Historically the Magpies have experienced notable highs and lows. Records show that in the 1924–25 season the team conceded only 31 goals and were in contention for the league championship for much of the campaign, yet they suffered relegation the following year. Commentators such as Keith Warsop have speculated that changes to the offside law contributed to the club’s swift decline at that time.
Controversies, rivalries and fixtures
The club’s past also includes disputes over match venues: other clubs once argued that Stoke had gained advantage by not playing at Notts County’s main home ground. In 1902 the Football League intervened and requested that Notts County play all home matches at a single ground. Locally, Notts County’s established derbies include fixtures against Mansfield Town, with the two clubs most recently meeting during the 2023–24 season.
Archival match results and histories—such as reports headlined “Swindon 3–1 Notts County: Magpies relegated from Football League”—reflect the club’s fluctuating fortunes over time and remain part of the broader narrative followed by supporters.
Conclusion
Now back in EFL League Two, Notts County FC combines a deep historical record with contemporary ambitions to consolidate its league status. For readers and supporters, the club’s Meadow Lane base, contact information and ongoing local rivalries offer clear touchpoints to follow future seasons and developments as the Magpies seek stability and progress in the English football league system.
