About Notts County FC

Notts County Football Club is a professional football club based in Nottingham, England. Founded in 1862, it is widely recognised as the oldest professional football club in the world and has played a major role in the early development of organised football. The club plays its home matches at Meadow Lane and is traditionally nicknamed “The Magpies” because of its black-and-white striped kit.

Historically, Notts County were one of the founding members of the Football League in 1888 and have spent much of their existence moving between divisions. The club won the FA Cup in 1894, becoming the first team from outside the top division to achieve this feat. They also enjoyed strong early league finishes, including third-place results in the First Division at the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries, but later experienced long periods in the lower divisions.

In modern times, Notts County have faced significant ups and downs, including relegation to non-league football in 2019 after financial difficulties. However, the club rebuilt and returned to the English Football League in 2023 after winning promotion from the National League. Despite its struggles, Notts County remains an important historic club with a strong identity and loyal fan base.