Luke Williams explained he was "weirdly happy" that his side went a goal down against Scunthorpe at Glanford Park, highlighting his side's character in their 4-1 win over the Iron.
Caolan Lavery gave the hosts the lead just short of the 20-minute mark, but the Magpies responded almost instantly, with Quevin Castro netting his third goal of the season on his third league start.
The returning Jim O'Brien tilted the game in Notts' favour with a brilliant strike from the edge of the area, with Macaulay Langstaff getting in on the action before half time, netting his 19th goal of the campaign.