7 days to go!

The Magpies will be hoping to get three points on the board at Blundell Park on Saturday, but is history on their side...

NCM see how Notts have got off the mark over the last decade.

2006/07: Lincoln (A) - Drew 1-1

Thommo...hoping to start with a win

2005/06: Torquay (A) - Drew 0-0

2004/05: Chester (H) - Drew 1-1

2003/04: Bristol City (A) - Lost 5-0

2002/03: Wycombe (H) - Drew 1-1

2001/02: Port Vale (A) - Lost 4-2

2000/01: Luton (A) - Won 1-0

1999/00: Luton (H) - Drew 0-0

1998/99: Oldham (A) - Won 3-1

1997/98: Rochdale (H) - Won 2-1

Without a first day win since 2000, boss Steve Thompson will be hoping to buck the recent trend of poor fortune.