Notts County have been promoted to League One after beating Salford City 3-0 in the League Two play-off final on Monday.

What happened?

The Magpies dominated the game with goals from Alassana Jatta and Lucas Ness in the first half. Jatta calmly slotted home inside the box from Jodi Jones’ fine assist, before Ness’ header inside the box beat Matt Young in goal.

Key performances

Jodi Jones was the star of the show, scoring a third goal in the 70th minute and providing an assist for Jatta’s goal. James Belshaw had a solid game, keeping a clean sheet and making important saves.

What comes next?

Notts County will play in the third tier of English football for the first time since 2015. Their promotion means they will face teams like Leicester City, Sheffield Wednesday, and Huddersfield Town next season. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League standing | 5th in League Two, 80 pts, 24W-8D-14L from 46 games | | Recent form | 3W-2D-0L (WWDDW, most recent first) | | Last result | Notts County 3-0 Salford City (2026-05-25) |

Current context

As of 27 Jun 2026, Notts County are preparing for their first season in League One since 2015, with a strong squad and a promising young team. Their recent form has been impressive, with 3 wins in their last 5 games, and they will be looking to build on this momentum in the new season. With a goal difference of +22 and 74 goals scored this season, Notts County are ready to take on the challenge of League One.