The 2012-13 campaign was a season of soaring hope and mid-table consolidation for Notts County in League One, as The Magpies secured a 12th-place finish in the third tier. The year was defined by a turbulent mid-season managerial change, with Keith Curle replaced by Chris Kiwomya, which saw the team fall away after an incredibly bright start where they briefly topped the table. Leading the league's scoring charts were the standout midfielder Alan Judge and the experienced winger Jamal Campbell-Ryce, who each netted 8 crucial goals. Despite the inconsistency, it was a year of professional stability that cemented the club's status in the Football League.