With so many changes made before their trip to Eastleigh, many would not have predicted the performance that followed.
Luke Williams made four alterations to the side that drew 2-2 away to Southend, with questions of fatigue answered by the Magpies boss at a ground they had previously never won at in the National League.
Questions have been asked about the strength in depth within this current Notts side, but those critics were certainly answered with a first win at the Silverlake Stadium at the fourth time of asking.