Notts County found themselves in an astonishing late comeback after Boreham Wood initially stunned in playoff semi final on Sunday.
Notts County were in for quite the surprise when Boreham Wood came to play at Meadow Lane, with both sides battling for place in the National League playoff final.
The Magpies finished the season in second with 107 points from 46 games played, four points behind champions Wrexham and 23 points ahead of third place Chesterfield, and 35 points more than their opponents Boreham Wood.
Luke Williams’ team knew they would face a tough test against the Wood, and boy that is what they got, especially after Boreham defeated Barnet earlier this week in their playoff elimination match.
Boreham Wood are also one of the only two teams Notts has failed to defeat this season with the other being Chesterfield’s playoff opposition Bromley, who beat Woking in midweek.
So, here’ what happened at Meadow Lane when Notts faced Boreham Wood.
The deadlock broke on 37 minutes when George Broadbent beat the offside trap and cut the ball back to Femi Ilesanmi who made a late run into the area as he bundled the ball home. 1-0 Boreham.
The away side them extended their lead on the verge of half time as Lee did so well driving through on goal and slots the ball past Slocombe to double the scoreline.
Just minutes into the second half, Aden Baldwin pulled one back for the hosts with a long range strike.
And then two minutes later, Joe dived right and gets a strong hand to Rodrigues’s penalty, to keep the Wood in front.
Then in the sixth minute of stoppage time in the second half, Notts County made it 2-2 as Baldwin steered home Jones’ cross with seconds left.
Jodi Jones proved vital again as he scored right at the death of extra time, 3-2 and won the game… cue wild celebrations!
There’s an upset on the cards at Meadow Lane! ๐
Femi Ilesanmi converts from close range to give @BOREHAM_WOODFC the lead at Notts County. pic.twitter.com/ToRrt7hJ8S
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Notts County only have themselves to blame! ๐ฉ
Wonderful composure from Lee Ndlovu to double @BOREHAM_WOODFC‘s lead after a terrible mistake. pic.twitter.com/QIB6cJlqkm
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Notts County are back in it, as Aden Baldwin finds the bottom corner from range!
We have a serious game on our hands! ๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/WaqCh6yfKZ
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Signed on an emergency loan two days ago, denies Rรบben Rodrigues from the spot! ๐ฅ
Welcome to @BOREHAM_WOODFC, Joe McDonnell ๐ pic.twitter.com/vGh5DKLTAt
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Life for @Official_NCFC in the 97th minute!
Aden Baldwin nods in from close range to keep Notts County’s hopes of promotion alive.
Drama in @TheVanaramaNL! pic.twitter.com/A0EJ0A5d3K
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THE NATIONAL LEAGUE DELIVERS AGAIN! โค๏ธ
Jodi Jones scores in the 120th minute to send @Official_NCFC to @TheVanaramaNL play-off final. pic.twitter.com/4DYlT5h9Sm
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The dream lives on for @Official_NCFC ๐ค
From two goals down, Luke Williams’ side hit back to secure victory in the final minute of extra-time. pic.twitter.com/QUdG7GPd9E
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This is what fans said with Notts County in an astonishing late comeback after Boreham Wood initially stunned in the playoff semi final…
@Christianjw92: 2 hours of graft for your keeper to do that
@cragsywoods: Well Done, felt great when we did that to you last season with a late winner, but hoping you go up this year. Over the course of a season with that points total you’ve got the minimum you deserve now. One off game in a final to be promoted
@BradleyKnowles1: No better sport than football look at Notts county finishing 35 points clear. Going out the play offs bag in the last minute. Then go and score in the 119th minute
@tonywhilding88: fair play that was a breathtaking game of football, credit to both teams, Notts arenโt doing it the easy way. #Notts
@toomuchpresha: Well done @Official_NCFC you deserve it! What a season with both of us over 100pts. It would be criminal if you didnโt win today. Fingers crossed weโll see you next season. Canโt see anyone stopping you now. ๐๐
@Willh1985: Always said you’d pull it back. What you deserve after this season. Now get back into League Two๐
@michaelrenwick_: No one deserves a moment like this more, if he can score the winner in the final it would be even better. All the injury troubles heโs had, congratulations @JodsJones ๐๐
@AliNCFC: Utter delirium. Hugging every single person round me. When have Notts County been more beautiful ๐
#Notts
@olly_plevin: Proper division
@mattfordmusic: Good luck in the final County. Let football justice be served!
@iCheezy1989: Did a reverse Grimsby, need a triple heart bypass now ffs ๐
@nyeomans4: Football is unbelievable isnโt it. Well done notts county. Hope to see you in the EFL next season.
@sonny_ffc: This is what football is all about, pure drama
@ltfc_rhys: Best game of football I’ve watched for ages
@AshesVictory: Well done Notts County ๐๐ would be a travesty if they don’t go up
@crystilias: What a comeback ๐ great game of football, hope you lot win the playoffs
@RedRector: 3-2. Never do things the easy way! Notts record breaking season ends up at Wembley! 0-2 down at HT. Disjointed, wasteful loose defending. Then astonishing: Baldwin’s brace, 1st goals for Notts, then superb Jodie Jones winner 10 seconds from the end of ET, his 1st goal for Notts!
@ErnieMcElwee: I think after the season they have just had the battle with Wrexham no one could begrudge Notts County promotion. As a neutral I wish them well.
@TheGothSpecial1: What a advert for the Vanarama National League
@PeteNCFC1862: OMG Notts my heart is still pounding, typical us that , mental , look what it means though, god I love this club ๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค
@CatLHolt: I’m exhausted! I can’t believe this. Needed this
@WaitroseEggs: Incredible stuff. Just incredible bloody fckin hell
@lalpj100:
My heart canโt take anymore
WHAT A GAME ๐๐ฐ
@GarySpudWilson: Bloody hell. Notts County. Wowsers.
@Juventus_Abroad: Holy fck.!!!!!! What a team. Wow
Wat een kraker! 0-2 achter. 2-2 in 90+8 en de 3-2 in de dying seconds van de verlenging.
Notts County gaat naar Wem-ber-lee! En wij onderzoeken even de kwaliteit van het gras. pic.twitter.com/A4wfbftCNg
โ Jeroen (@JIH1980) May 7, 2023
Que sera sera, whatever weโll be weโll be, Notts County Football Club are off to Wembley!!
Magical moments to cherish. ๐ค๐ค#Notts pic.twitter.com/UNFgAUpU5Q
โ K-Ci Rennicks (@KRennicks40) May 7, 2023
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