Notts County are currently in the play-off places, sitting just outside the automatic promotion spots as they push for a return to League One. The Magpies suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against promotion rivals Cambridge United last weekend, who scored three first-half goals from set pieces. Notts County are set to face Barnet at Meadow Lane in a crucial League Two match. The Magpies will be looking to bounce back against the Bees, who came from behind to beat Barrow 3-2 at home last time out. Barnet's last five results have been impressive, with the Bees winning four out of their last five matches. Notts County's last five results have been less impressive, with the Magpies losing three out of their last five matches. Alassana Jatta is Notts County's leading goalscorer, but the Gambian forward is currently serving a three-match suspension. This weekend will be the final game of his ban before he is eligible to return. Matthew Dennis is the club's next top goalscorer, recording 14 goals in 40 appearances. The 24-year-old previously spent 12 years in the Arsenal Academy before multiple spells across the football pyramid. Notts County's manager, Martin Paterson, will be looking to get his team back on track against Barnet. The 38-year-old former Northern Ireland international forward arrived at Meadow Lane after managing Burton Albion and is supported by assistant head coach Andy Edwards and First Team Coach Sam Slocombe. The last meeting between Barnet and Notts County ended in a 1-0 victory for the visitors at The Hive. The Bees dominated much of the first-half and created the better chances but were unable to find a breakthrough before the interval. Both sides continued to push in a tightly contested second-half, with opportunities at either end but neither team able to find the back of the net.