Notts County boss Luke Williams highlighted the disappointment of having to substitute Tobi Adebayo-Rowling after returning to first-team action for the first time since December in their 4-1 win over Barnet.
The Magpies defender landed awkwardly following a challenge with a Bee's attacker, and after initially running off the collision, was replaced by Jodi Jones at the interval.
And the Oxford United loanee proved the catalyst in a much-improved second half performance, with four goals in the second period sending Notts fives points clear at the National League summit.