The 2019-20 campaign was a season of determined resurgence for Notts County, with The Magpies finishing a strong 3rd in the National League in their first season back in non-league football. This impressive position, which secured a play-off spot, was ultimately decided by a points-per-game formula due to the COVID-19 curtailment of the season. Leading the charge was the impactful Kyle Wootton, whose 13 crucial goals saw him finish as the club's top scorer and earned him a permanent move to Meadow Lane during the campaign. The season culminated in a dramatic play-off run, including a semi-final victory, but ended in heartbreak with a 3-1 defeat to Harrogate Town in the Wembley Final. It was a pivotal year that cemented the club's new era and proved their fighting spirit in the national league structure.