Notts County will be looking to avenge their 3-1 defeat to Dorking Wanderers earlier in the season when they welcome Marc White's side to Meadow Lane this ...
George Francomb clearance cannons off Austin to set him free down the left - his cross finds Langstaff inside the area to place home! At this moment in time Wrexham are six points clear at the summit of the National League. Jones does well to dig out a ball into the area - Rodrigues tries the spectacular with an overhead kick, with the ball eventually falling to O'Brien on the edge with his strike glancing off the post. A massive let-off for Dorking as Rodrigues pick pockets possession, leaving a two-on-one with himself and Langstaff - he picks out the Notts number nine but he drags his shot wide! He wants more and almost gets it - Langstaff is found on the edge by Austin but is unable to keep his effort down. Notts almost have a third as the ball breaks for Austin inside the area - his shot looks destined for the top corner but is brilliantly cleared off the line by Tony Craig!
The Magpies are four points behind the leaders, who won 4-0 at Dagenham and Redbridge in midweek, but that gap could be extended to seven points if Wrexham beat ...
Before that, a 1-0 defeat to Boreham Wood and 3-1 loss at Wrexham proved closer games than many expected. “We’re going to try and pick on them defensively, that’s how it is. That should be motivation enough for the title hopefuls. Nothing but a convincing win will be the expectation against a Dorking side struggling at the wrong end of the division and leaking goals at an alarming rate. Still, wins are essential given the pace at the top of the division and County are in need of a response this weekend. Notts County host Dorking on Saturday afternoon looking to keep pace with Wrexham at the top of the National League.
Macaulay Langstaff took his season tally to 35 as we earned a deserved victory over Dorking Wanderers.
Notts' marksman striker was on hand to help them return to winning ways.
[Sam Austin](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/03/14/1105085-spennymoor-town-vs-kidderminster-harriers-how-to-watch-kick-off-time-team-news-predicted-lineups-and-ones-to-watch.html) took the first shot of the game but fired well over. [Jason Prior](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/05/13/1111568-dorking-wanderers-v-oxford-city-play-off-semi-final-preview-form-guide-predicted-lineups-previous-meetings-and-ones-to-watch.html) gave the visitors an unlikely lead early on by slotting the ball home from Joshua Taylor's cross. [Ruben Rodrigues](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/06/11/1114366-5-players-notts-county-should-sign-ahead-of-the-202223-campaign.html) managed to win the ball in a dangerous area and feed the ball into the man who was recently called up to the [England C](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2023/03/05/1139649-paul-fairclough-names-provisional-england-c-squad.html) squad. [Vanarama National League](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/10/1140140-strevens-above-ben-back-in-the-dugout-with-dagenham.html) goals of the season on the night, Langstaff has undoubtedly been a revelation for The Magpies. [Luke Williamson](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2022/11/19/1129864-the-ones-to-watch-32-players-to-keep-an-eye-from-every-nation-competing-at-the-world-cup-2022.html)'s side soon after though, as Langstaff scored once again for [Notts County](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/02/27/1139057-wrexham-chesterfield-preview-february-28.html) in the 18th minute. [Notts County](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/02/26/1138964-barnet-fc-4-1-aldershot-town-a-bees-fourfold-sees-off-the-shots.html) had been the better side, Dorking had defended well and had punished their opponents effectively to keep the game at 1-1. [Notts County.](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/08/1139933-national-league-title-fight-going-down-to-the-wire.html) [Jodi Jones ](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/27/1135884-most-excited-ive-felt-over-a-loanee-for-an-age-notts-county-fans-react-to-their-newest-january-addition.html)drove down the wing for The Magpies and managed to win a corner, which came to nothing. [Tony Craig.](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/01/29/1099937-bradford-city-1-2-crawley-town-late-drama-sparks-devils-comeback.html) [Dan Lincoln](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/05/15/1111760-dorking-wanderers-3-0-oxford-city-hosts-one-step-closer-to-promotion-dream.html) was called into action for the first time in the day when Austin found himself in space in the box, but he dragged his effort and it was easily saved. [Marc White](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/11/25/1130489-dorking-wanderers-vs-york-city-national-league-preview-gameweek-21-2022.html) made two changes for Dorking for their trip to [Meadow Lane](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/02/23/1138591-notts-county-boost-promotion-hopes-with-lemonheigh-evans-arrival.html), with [Isaac Philpot](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/04/03/1107286-dorking-wanderers-5-0-slough-town-title-challengers-rediscover-ruthless-edge.html) coming in for Ed Harris in defence and [James McShane](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/09/28/1124547-dorking-wanderers-vs-dagenhamredbridge-national-league-preview-gameweek-11-2022.html) replacing [Luke Moore.](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/05/21/1112379-dorking-wanderers-3-2-ebbsfleet-united-aet-dorking-on-air.html) [Macaulay Langstaff ](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/03/22/1106040-vanarama-national-league-north-round-up-york-finally-beaten-as-pilgrims-march-on.html)scored a brace in a vital 3-1 win for [Notts County](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/02/26/1138951-wrexham-3-1-dorking-wanderers-dragons-gain-ground-in-race-for-automatic-promotion.html) against [Dorking Wanderers](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/02/24/1138729-the-end-for-mcmahon-dagenham-announce-managerial-departure.html) at [Meadow Lane](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/03/26/1106455-notts-county-1-1-chesterfield-pies-held-to-just-a-point-by-local-rivals-spireites.html). [Vanarama National League,](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/06/1139716-bromley-vs-york-city-national-league-preview-gameweek-37-2023.html) who beat [Southend United ](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/02/28/1139143-southend-united-pay-hmrc-debt.html)1-0 earlier on in the day. [Matt Palmer](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/03/30/1106805-wales-c-4-0-england-c-cymru-premier-triumphs-over-national-league-on-memorable-night-for-dragons.html) secured the points late on, curling the ball in after a wonderful flowing move.
FC Halifax Town, Gateshead, Barnet and Altrincham all go through and find out who they face on Monday. Ad. That meant a reduced National League programme ...
Josh Parker got two a Oxford City strolled to the win at Hemel Hempstead. Chester didn’t manage to grab another win but a 0-0 draw at Leamington was well earned and not to be sniffed at. It was a good day for AFC Fylde in the National League North - eventually. There was no such issues for Woking, a goal in each half from Padraig Amond and Luke Wilkinson eased them to the points at home to Maidenhead United. It was another Saturday to remember for Micah Obiero and Wealdstone, pictured, after their late win at Torquay United added to the hosts’ problems. The leaders beat the snow and Southend United to win for a 17th time in 18 home games.